We are experts at rehabilitation and optimizing the patient’s ability to return to full function—sometimes even better than they were before injury. Below are some of our most frequently asked questions regarding physical therapy and our practice. Have a question we haven’t answered? Please contact us!
Physical therapists are educated in understanding the interaction of all your muscles and bones. Their hands on approach begins with examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the immediate problem. They teach you how to take care of yourself showing you how to do exercises and how to use your body properly to gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Physical therapists provide help for everyone from infants to the elderly.
Chiropractic care primarily focuses on diagnosing and treating spinal misalignments and their effects on the nervous system, often using manual adjustments. Physical therapy, on the other hand, emphasizes the rehabilitation of movement and function through exercises, manual therapy, and education tailored to individual needs.
While both professions aim to alleviate pain and improve function, physical therapists are licensed healthcare providers who assess and treat various movement disorders through structured therapy plans, whereas massage therapists primarily focus on muscle relaxation and tension relief through diverse massage techniques.
Physical therapy can improve strength, flexibility, and coordination, enhance recovery from injury or surgery, manage chronic pain, prevent disability, and promote overall physical health and well-being, ultimately empowering individuals to resume their daily activities and improve their quality of life.
In South Carolina, you can see a physical therapist without a prescription. You can call the office and we would be happy to set up an appointment. However, almost all insurance providers, including Medicare, require a doctor’s prescription for reimbursement. If you will be using medical insurance to pay the bill, it will likely be in your best interest to request a physical therapy prescription from you doctor prior to you appointment. They may conveniently fax this to our office.
You should wear comfortable clothing. If you are presenting with a problem with your neck or upper back, we can provide you with a gown as needed. If you are coming for a leg, ankle, or foot problem, shorts are very helpful. You can bring clothing with you and change at the facility.
Most visits, including the examination, can take from 30-60 minutes.
In the state of SC, an individual can be treated up to 30 days without a referral. Once the 30th day of treatment has been reached then an MD referral is required for further physical therapy treatment. Certain Providers require a referral to authorize coverage for physical therapy. As a courtesy to our patients, Accelerated offers insurance verification prior to your initial evaluation.
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