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Physical Therapy in Michigan
 
Physical Therapy in Michigan:
Physical therapy can make a tremendous difference in YOUR life:

Can a physical therapist help you? Physical therapists are passionate about meeting people where they are and helping them to reach their goals. Some people live with pain and/or frustration while performing everyday tasks because they do not know they can get better. If this is you schedule an evaluation with a physical therapist and learn how we can help!

 
Learn about how Physical Therapy impacted the lives of these three Michigan citizens.  Does your PT have this much passion?

Did you know you can see a PT without a referral from a physician? In the state of Michigan, you an receive treatment from your physical therapist for up to 21 days or 10 visits (whichever is sooner) without first going to see a physician. Your therapist can then communicate with your physician and continued care can be approved. In cases where you are seeking treatment for prevention and wellness, there is no time or visit limit and no physician approval is needed. Please note that your insurance may or may not cover services without a referral. It is best to call the PT Clinic first to help you determine insurance requirements

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Ricky's Story

A physical therapist helped Ricky get ready for his lung transplant surgery. Did you know that you can get physical therapy prior to surgery to improve your outcomes?

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Melissa's Story

Melissa's physical therapist helped her through her pregnancy and became her physical therapist for life. Physical therapy has several specialty areas including pelvic health that can help people with pelvic pain, urinary incontinence and so much more.

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Donna's Story

Donna thought her knees were never going to work like they once did because she was getting older. Now she can bend, squat and do all of the things that she wants to after working with her physical therapist, Tom.

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Do not give up on your activities! Your physical therapist can treat pain, injuries, weakness, endurance and more. Find a physical therapist and get moving again.

Physical therapists are movement experts who use hands-on treatment, prescribed exercise and education to help people reach their activity goals and improve quality of life. This may be through treating pain, optimizing recovery from an injury, illness or surgery, maximizing quality of life with cancer and chronic diseases, improving balance or treating other movement impairments such as vestibular disorders. If it involves movement a physical therapist can most likely help, from prevention of injury and disease to keeping your independence through your aging years.

Physical therapy is a personalized treatment that can only be provided by physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs). PTAs are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTs and PTAs work in many settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, fitness facilities, patient homes, nursing facilities, schools, work settings and more.

Next Steps

There are many Board-certified physical therapist specialists in Michigan in the areas of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports, Pelvic Health, and Wound Management.   Find a specialist here .

Learn more about physical therapy and specific symptoms or conditions at ChoosePT.com 

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