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Preparing for your first appointment
At Movement Specialists Physical Therapy in Metairie, LA and Mandeville, LA, our physical therapy team is committed to finding the root cause of your condition and developing a treatment plan to help you return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
Here’s a list of some things you’ll need at your appointment:
- To enable time to complete your paperwork, arrive 15 minutes early for your first visit.
- Do you have any questions? Make a list of questions you’d like to ask during your first meeting.
- Bring all of your documents with you. This includes a photo ID and a copy of your insurance card.
- Please call our office ahead of time to verify your insurance benefits.
- Prepare to talk about your medical history, previous treatments, current medications, and other relevant details.
- Make a list of things the therapist should be aware of:
- Describe any symptoms or limitations you have been dealing with
- What activities, positions or movements make you worse (and better)?
- How long have you been working on this specific problem?
- Have you ever had similar problems?
Insurance Info
Do any of these policies cover you? For your convenience, we have provided a list of our most popular in-network plans; however, this is only a partial list!
Please contact our office to confirm other insurance plans.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (EPO, HMO, POS, ACA exchange, and PPO plans)
- United Healthcare
- Humana
- Tricare
- Aetna
- Cigna
Patient Testimonials
They made my 1st PT experience comfortable!
I have never done PT before and I was a little hesitant to do it, but AJ and his staff made me feel at ease and very comfortable. I was able to progress positively with my injury within a few weeks of PT then I did on my own in months. I would highly recommend this establishment as the staff is professional and courteous. The facility is also maintained very well with cleanliness and sanitation. Thank you, AJ and staff, I appreciate it!
Read MoreDerek D.
They are the best!
AJ couldn’t have been better. His diagnostic skills are thorough and spot-on.
Read MoreEd G.
I regained mobility in my shoulder!
Joe and the crew at Movement Specialists are top-notch. They have helped me bounce back from my shoulder surgery in no time. Can’t thank them enough.
Read MoreGuy M.
Payment Options
Prioritizing Patient Needs: Cash-Based Physical Therapy at Movement Specialists Physical Therapy
Cash-based physical therapy is a model of service in which physical therapists accept direct payment from patients instead of relying on insurance reimbursement.
At Movement Specialists Physical Therapy, we have implemented this model for the following reasons:
- Improved Patient-Therapist Relationship: By eliminating the insurance company arbitrarily stopping your rehabilitation or making the process unnecessarily complicated, the therapist and patient can focus on what matters most, your results!
- Control Over Services: It allows physical therapists to determine the type and frequency of treatment based on patient needs rather than what an insurance company is willing to cover. It gives the therapist more freedom to provide the best possible care.
- Simpler Billing: The billing process is greatly simplified without insurance companies in the mix. Therapists can spend less time dealing with paperwork, claims submissions, and follow-ups and more time helping you get the results you deserve!
- Price Transparency: In a cash-based model, patients know upfront the cost of their treatment. This can lead to fewer surprises and better financial planning for patients.
- Lower Overall Costs: Because treatment costs aren’t inflated to meet insurance reimbursement rates, the actual cost of services is often lower in a cash-based model. Research has shown that cash-based physical therapy typically requires fewer visits than traditional insurance-based models, resulting in less cost to the patient.
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FAQs
Can I Benefit From PT Treatments?
You certainly can!
Physical therapists are highly skilled at assessing the whole person. This means we look to identify all the factors related to your condition. We understand the interconnectedness of the body and how a problem in one area may be the symptom pointing to the source of the problem in an entirely different location.
We are also skilled at identifying whether or not you are dealing with “a” problem or multiple issues impacting you and your function.
Everyone can benefit from physical therapy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean physical therapy alone is all you need. We believe in collaborating with other healthcare professionals and working with you while working with another practitioner to help you get the results you deserve.
We can discuss your options and help you decide if physical therapy is right for you. Contact us today to learn how PT can help you and make an appointment with one of our dedicated staff members.
Can I go to any physical therapy clinic?
According to "The Patient's Bill of Rights" law, you can decide what physical therapy clinic you choose for your care.
Although many physicians recommend a physical therapy clinic they may prefer, you are under no obligation to go to that clinic. No medical practitioner, insurance company, or other entity can insist you attend a physical therapy clinic. The choice is yours to make!
Your basic patient rights include these:
- The right to information about quality: You can look up information about medical practitioners' credentials, statistics regarding hospitals and clinics, and what your health plan covers in easy-to-understand language.
- The right to choose a healthcare provider: Besides your primary healthcare provider, this also covers specialists, including physical therapists.
- The right to emergency services: You can't be denied treatment in an emergency.
- The right to make decisions: It's up to you to decide which course of treatment you want to follow.
- The right to respect: You must be treated with respect regardless of sex, age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
- The right to confidentiality: Your health information is private and cannot be released without your consent.
- The right to complain: All providers (insurance, physicians, clinics, hospitals, etc.) must have a grievance procedure.
All fifty states and the District of Columbia have made a ruling enabling patients "Direct Access" to physical therapy services and programs. You can contact a physical therapist without a physician's prescription or referral.
Contact [site-name] today if you have any questions!
Can My Physical Therapist Diagnose Me?
Yes and no!
This may be a bit confusing, but in most cases, the word “diagnosis” is exclusively for a physician. Although not everyone in healthcare knows this, for legal reasons, an official diagnosis comes from a physician.
That being said, physical therapists are often used to confirm or deny a diagnosis. As the physical therapy profession has grown, so has the respect and responsibility within the healthcare systems. So, technically speaking, a physical therapist will conduct an “assessment” of your situation to clarify your specific situation, and physical therapists are particularly skilled at getting to the root “cause” of your condition.
When you come for your initial session at [site-name], your physical therapist will do a thorough evaluation that consists of a detailed history and a comprehensive physical examination. This first assessment establishes the severity of your injury or illness. It also helps establish the source of your symptoms and the factors contributing to your condition.
Physical therapists routinely collaborate with physicians to provide confirmation or potential contradictions to a diagnosis to ensure that your diagnosis is correct and your treatment plan is appropriate.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to receive treatment?
The short answer is no!
Direct Access refers to your legal right to be treated by a physical therapist without a prescription or referral, so there is nothing to worry about if you don't have a prescription for physical therapy!
All fifty states and the District of Columbia have ruled enabling patients "Direct Access" to physical therapy services and programs. You can contact a physical therapist without a physician's prescription or referral.