FAQ
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Frequently asked questions
How does online Physical Therapy work without manual therapy (massage)?
Traditional Physical Therapy does use manual therapy and it can be an effective tramtent, but it is not the only effective way of treating pain. The goal of any maunal therapy is to get the patient more comfortable with moving and exercises. As exercise is really what helps us decrease pain more than anything else.
Are online physical therapy services covered by insurance?
Traditional Physical therapy patients are expected to be seen in the clinic for two to three times a week, often for 4-12 weeks depending on the diagnosis. Most often patients are seen by a therapist who are also seeing 2-3 other patients at the same time. Sometimes patients spend more time with a rehab tech then an actual physical therapist. Also copays for these visits are often $30 or more, really adding up over time.
How many visits will I need?
While every case is different. The goal at Kelly Kuhn physical therapy is patient education and self management of their injury. This means a large portion of the treatment is teaching you what to do and how to work it in to your busy lift and be in control of your injury. For many patients this can happen in one visit. Most commonly if the patient needs another visit after the follow up, it is only one or two more. Our goal is not to keep you coming back for visit after visit but to teach you and let you go and then only follow up as needed.
Do I need a prescription from my doctor to be seen?
You do not need a prescription from you doctor to be seen for Physical Therapy. In Pennsylvania Physical Therapists have direct access for 30 days. This means that I can see you for 30 calendar days after your inital evaluation without prescription from your doctor. Because we are trying to teach you what to do on your own, most often we never need the prescription.
Can I be seen online at Kelly Kuhn Physical Therapy from anywhere in the world?
No, at this time physical therapists can not practice across state lines. I am currently practicing in Pennsylvania and therfore you would need to be in the state of PA at the time of treatment.
Will my visit be recorded?
Your visit will be recorded only if you choose to have it recorded. If you choose to have it recorded, I will send you the link to the video so you can have a reference of everything we did. I will also send you videos of the exercises that we discussed to help guide you at home
What if I forget the exercises?
At the end of your visit I will make a list of exercises with links to videos or pictures to remind you. Also, I believe once a patient always a patient. That means at any point if you have questions about exercises or something we did you can email or call me even if it is months after we discharged you from Physical Therapy
What equipment do I need to participate in online physical therapy?
For the visits you just need internet access and a web cam. You will be given a link via Zoom for access to your visit and will need to download the free Zoom app.