Is it difficult to move around or complete everyday tasks without pain or limitations due to an injury or medical condition? You may be able to benefit from physical therapy.
Physical therapists are skilled health care professionals who can help you reduce your pain and regain strength and mobility. Many of the treatments they offer work by strengthening and stretching the muscles, ligaments and tendons. In turn, this can help provide increased support and reduce pain. These treatments also work for many neurological conditions.
You have a little research to do if you’re interested in visiting a physical therapist for treatment. To make this easier for you, Excel Sports & Physical Therapy in north O’Fallon, Missouri, put together a list of six questions you should ask when looking for a physical therapist.
Six questions to ask when looking for a physical therapist
- Are they certified? Every physical therapist must have nationally recognized certification. To gain this, they must pass an examination, have a bachelor’s degree and complete a physical therapy graduate degree program.
- Are they friendly? The staff and physical therapists at the clinic you visit should have great patient skills. You’ll likely need more than one session for treatment, so don’t settle for a clinic with unfriendly staff.
- Is the facility modern? The clinic should have modern and functioning equipment that can be used as part of your treatment. You should also ask about specialty equipment for services like trigger point therapy.
- Do they offer many therapy services? There are many therapy techniques that your physical therapist can use to help you. An exceptional clinic will offer a wide variety of therapy services to its patients, such as:
- Are their reviews good? Online reviews are very helpful because they allow you to view the transparent thoughts of other patients. If the reviews are negative, you may want to find a different clinic.
- Do they accept insurance? Insurance is important for many patients. If you want to pay with insurance, talk with the staff at the clinic or with your insurance provider about whether your insurance covers your treatment.
Schedule an appointment with Excel Sports & Physical Therapy in north O’Fallon
Excel Sports & Physical Therapy has three clinics in O’Fallon — one on Tom Ginnever Avenue, one on Phoenix Village Parkway and another on Highway K. Each of these clinics offers free screenings that can help you begin your physical therapy. Our specialists there can also build you a personalized physical therapy plan designed to decrease your symptoms and improve your ability to move.
You can visit our north O’Fallon location at:
1096 Tom Ginnever Ave.
O’Fallon, MO 63366
Phone: (636) 978-5255
Excel Sports & Physical Therapy serves patients from 11 locations around the St. Louis area. Please check out our locations page if you would like to find another clinic that’s more convenient for you. You can also contact our team today for more information about the services our clinics offer or to schedule an initial appointment.
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