What should I expect during my physical therapy
treatments?
Your first visit will include the intial evaluation and then a brief treatment. You will be instructed on
therapeutic exercises, learn how to manage and care for your symtoms, recieve manual therapy if necessary, and may be treated with
some type of therapeutic modalitie (i.e. ice, heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, traction, etc.)
How long are the sessions?
The average treatment time is 60-90 minutes depending on your treatment plan.
What should I wear?
It is best to wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for exercises. The clothing should either expose the area
(i.e. wear shorts if you are being seen for a knee problem) or be loose fitting to easily expose the area that is being treated.
There are lockers available to store your personal items. There is a shower if you need to shower after your treatment.
Will I be seeing the same Physical Therapist?
Yes, unless requested you will see the same therapist and an aide will be assisting you with your exercises.
Is it common to have soreness from the initial evaluation and treatment?
Some patients do have mild soreness after their initial evaluation. Your therapist will make every attempt to perform a
thorough evaluation with care not to exacerbate your symptoms. If you have an increase in symptoms, please call your
therapist for advice. During the course of your treatment, your treatment will be adjusted
based on how you are responding. Therefore, it is imperative you communicate any changes in
symptoms with your therapist.
How many treatments will I need?
Our average number of treatments is 6, but this can vary dependant on the extent and type of injury that is being treated.
What age groups do you treat?
Any one over the age of 6 years.
What qualifications do the staff have?
All staff Physical Therapists are licensed in the state of California. Check out the
"Staff" page for more information.
How much does PT cost?
The cost of Physical Therapy varies depending on the type of treatment rendered and the lenth of the treatment time. Your
personal cost will depend on the type of insurance you have and whether you have a co-pay, deductable, etc. Our staff will
will gladly check this for you prior to your first visit.
Please call 650-961-7370, and our staff will answer your questions concerning cost and what your insurance will cover.
What is the treatment philosophy of the clinic?
Our goal is to porvide high quality individualized care to each patient to fit their needs and goals. Our treatment approach
combines manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education to promote proactive therapy and encourage patients to
make lifestyle changes to achieve goals.
What can I do to keep healthy after I am discharged
from physical therapy?
You should follow the recommendation of your Physical Therapist. We offer a
"Phase II" program, which provides a transition to
becoming independent with a personalized home exercise program or fitness center membership.
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