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When you need physical therapy, the last thing you want to do is have to drive all over Miami-Dade to find quality care. If you live in the Coral Springs area, you don’t have to! Physical Therapy Now is conveniently located on Wiles Road.
Within our modern, state-of-the-art facilities in the Coral Springs, Physical Therapy Now’s experienced and trained physical therapists are ready to offer you several different services and therapies to help you feel better and get you on the road to recovery. Some of our services include:
Physical Therapy Now can help with all types of injuries, including those sustained in car accidents, accidents in the workplace, sports, falls, and more. Some of these injuries include:
Along with rehabbing injuries, PT is excellent for the body in several ways. Besides providing rehab for injuries and surgeries, physical therapy can also:
If you need physical therapy and live in the Coral Springs area, you’re in luck! Physical Therapy Now offers three convenient locations within 12 miles of Coral Springs. But convenience only matters if the service is worth it, and we deliver high quality physical therapy care that’s second to none. Call us today at 800.481.4852 to set up your first appointment.
Back pain is no joke. Regardless of what type of back injury or pain you may have, it hinders your ability to live a healthy life. If that sounds like an exaggeration, consider the fact that practically everything you do every single day impacts your back. Sitting, standing, walking, bending, even coughing and sneezing. Even laughing! If you have back pain, you want to get back to a normal way of life–without the pain. Physical therapy is a great option.
There are a few different types of back injuries and pain. Some may result from severe trauma (like a car accident), a genetic condition may be the cause, and many are the result of a strain.
Absolutely, though it does depend on the severity of the injury. If the back pain is caused by a serious or traumatic injury, it may require surgery or other forms of treatment before moving on to PT.
However, most types of chronic back pain can be managed with physical therapy. PT can improve mobility and help you regain strength by targeting certain areas in the back to strengthen. A solid course of PT can also help you manage pain over time and quite possibly, eliminate your back pain altogether!
Physical therapy may be just what you need. We’ll explore various treatment options for back pain to find what works best for you. Physical Therapy Now is ready to help. Call us today at (800) 481-4582 to get back on your feet… pain free!
If you have sustained an injury such as a broken bone, pulled muscle, soft tissue injury, or even head or back injury, physical therapy will likely increase your chances of making a full recovery so you can get back to your normal level of functioning. After being injured, it takes time, patience, rest, and active efforts to heal properly.
After you have spent time resting and healing, your doctor will likely recommend that you undergo physical therapy to regain muscle strength, reduce pain, and improve mobility. The injury and accident clinic at Physical Therapy Now is here.
There are many ways that you could be injured in an accident. Car accidents, work accidents, sports injuries, and slips and falls are just a few reasons you might require treatment. Some common injuries after an accident are:
If you are suffering from pain or limited mobility or have received a referral from you doctor following an accident, physical therapy services can speed up your recovery process signifigantly.
While it is possible to forego physical therapy while healing from an injury, it is, in most situation, not recommended. Choosing not to receive physical therapy treatment can mean that you will have a slower recovery or that you have permanent limited mobility and/or pain. Choosing to get physical therapy can:
Physical therapy is so much more than just a recovery process. It is treatment for your pain and a way to prevent further injury in the future. Exercise is shown to increase endorphins and decrease pain. The consistent movement can improve your strength and allow you to actively heal under the supervision of a trained professional.
Our expert staff at Physical Therapy Now will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan to treat your injury. You will learn exercises that will strengthen your muscles and lessen your pain. Our staff will communicate with your insurance company regarding your approved services and work with you toward a full recovery. Contact our office at 800-481-4582 to schedule your first appointment.
This is a pretty common question we get. The answer is that yes, in some places, the physical therapist may be able to write prescriptions, but the primary goal of the PT team is to increase the overall health, well-being, strength and physical healing through a prescribed physical therapy treatment program. But for most PT patients, no, a physical therapist is not authorized to write you a prescription.
To get more specific, “For two decades, Army physical therapists have been granted limited privileges to prescribe certain medications when serving as nonphysician health care providers for the primary evaluation and treatment of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions.”
In short, for civilians, helping a patient get stronger through a customized rehab program is our priority. Your physical therapist should review your prescribed medications from your medical doctor, and they will communicate with your physician about your progress and needs as your healing journey develops.
According to the CDC, “While there are certain conditions – including cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care – where an opioid prescription for chronic pain may be appropriate, the CDC cited numerous cases where opioid use could be significantly reduced or avoided altogether.”
Because of the highly addictive nature of opioids, many people don’t want to use them for pain management. Physical therapy can eliminate those concerns because pain management can occur naturally as the body heals and gets stronger with each PT session.
With the utilization of teletherapy (also known as cybertherapy, among other names) at Physical Therapy Now, is on the rise because of COVID, the ability to focus on physical therapy takes on even more importance.
Not only can a patient receive a full PT session from one of our skilled professional physical therapists remotely (all you need is an internet connection and a device with a camera), but we communicate with your physician about and medication needs you may have.
Many studies have shown that proper physical therapy care can drastically reduce and even eliminate the need for medication. However, there are times when patients must have pain medication to continue the healing process AND participate in physical therapy. We’ll communicate with your doctor to support any needs you may have.
Should you need physical therapy for pain management, call us now at (888) 481-4582.
COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way we live our everyday lives, hasn’t it? One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is Physical Therapy Now and our dedication to helping clients feel their best.
We have had to make a few adjustments, but we are thrilled to tell you that our clinics are all open and ready to help whether you need to begin or continue physical therapy. You may have a few questions, however, so keep reading to see how Physical Therapy Now is adapting to this “new normal.”
We take the coronavirus pandemic very seriously and are taking several precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of both our clients and our staff while still providing you with the essential physical therapy you need right now. Among the measures we are taking at this time are:
Teletherapy–also known as virtual therapy/rehab, telemedicine, cyber rehab, cybertherapy, telehealth, telerehab, and tele-physical therapy (among others)–is a way for clients to keep their physical therapy appointments and maintain the progress they’ve made, but from the comfort of their homes. We are also scheduling new clients for cybertherapy sessions. All it takes is an internet connection and a phone, computer, or tablet with a camera.
During your teletherapy appointment, you will receive the same level of attention and dedication from one of our professional physical therapists as you would in our clinics. The teletherapy service is free of charge, and we are working very closely with insurance companies to ensure your insurance covers your teletherapy sessions. If there are any issues with your insurance coverage and in-home physical therapy, we will make sure you know BEFORE your session begins.
Physical Therapy Now is always here to help you. If you need physical therapy, give us a call at (800) 481-4582 to discuss appointment options. And if you cannot make it into one of our facilities, ask about teletherapy!
On behalf of everyone at Physical Therapy Now, we hope this email finds you and your loved ones doing well.
Because the Covid-19 situation continues to demand attention, we are touching base, as promised, to update you regarding our operational status and to assure you that we have not lost focus on your healthcare needs.
Our teams are here – ready, willing, and able to provide expert Physical Therapy! Telemedicine appointments are available for follow-up visits and non-urgent matters, and we are modestly expanding our Therapists’ schedules to accept a wider range of Physical Therapy issues for in-office visits for new and existing patients.
To help alleviate any concerns you may have about coming to our offices, here is a bulleted overview of the aggressive precautionary measures we are undertaking administratively and in-clinic to make your visit as safe as possible:
In-Office Health Precautions
Appointment Protocols
Providing timely, expert, compassionate care in a safe environment has always been our mission, and we’re more dedicated than ever to delivering on those promises.
We are here for you.
Physical Therapy Now Team
You might be asking, “What is a Letter of Protection?” A letter of protection (LOP) is a letter sent to a medical professional by a personal injury lawyer representing a person injured in a car accident, work injury, or fall…usually due to someone else’s negligence. A LOP guarantees payment for medical treatment from a future lawsuit settlement or verdict award.
What does this have to do with physical therapy? In many cases, hospitals, doctors, or physical therapists will not accept the injured party’s medical insurance as a guarantee of payment for medical services rendered because private health insurance claims often deny responsibility and instead are looking to the driver’s auto insurance for money.
Yes, we do. And we are the only physical therapy practice in the area that does. Why? Because most physical therapy practices understandably want to be paid for their services immediately, not potentially wait months. Physical Therapy Now does not mind waiting for payment. Plus, many PT practices do not understand the intricacies and protocols associated with legal cases, but we know these protocols that patients need to deal with in order to receive compensation.
We are not attorneys, but if someone suffers an injury–especially a catastrophic one such as a head injury, spinal cord injury, or amputation–because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, the victim should be fairly compensated. After all, the victim may require lengthy hospitalization and months or even years of physical therapy, in addition to lost wages from possibly never being able to work again. If their medical insurance does not cover these financially devastating bills, who will?
At Physical Therapy Now, we feel it’s the right thing to do; to help these victims’ attorneys build a case by providing them with a Letter of Protection; without one, these victims may not only suffer physically for the rest of their lives, but they might also be financially ruined as well.
As we mentioned above, in most cases, it is the right thing to do. We at Physical Therapy Now are in the business of making people feel great. That comes with providing our clients with the best physical therapy care around. But in situations where the client is the victim of a severe injury at the fault of someone else, we feel strongly that those victims are entitled to the compensation they deserve, to pay for their care, and to manage their bills if they’re unable to work.
Fortunately, Physical Therapy Now fully understands the billing, documentation, and treatment processes involved, so we are willing and able to provide Letters of Protection to clients who truly need them.
Physical Therapy Now is always here to help you or people you know in the event of an injury, whether it is accident-related or not. Our many state-of-the-art locations in Florida and Texas are equipped with everything our skilled professional physical therapists need to help you feel better, whether you’re suffering from sprains, strains, chronic pain, or accident-related injuries. Call us at (800) 481-4582 to set up an appointment and start your road to recovery.
Car accidents come with a great deal of stress that go beyond property damage. The cost of medical treatment and physical therapy services after a car accident vary depending on the insurance company and the policy you hold with them.
The good news is drivers in Florida are legally required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection coverage. If you are injured in an accident, your payout will be dependent on the circumstances surrounding your accident and your insurance policy. This coverage will likely cover a great deal – if not all – of the cost of physical therapy after a car accident.
If you have been in a car accident, seek proper medical attention immediately. File reports with the appropriate authorities and obtain the other driver’s insurance information, if applicable. As soon as you have the necessary information, contact your insurance company regarding the personal injury protection coverage on your policy.
Personal Injury Protection, otherwise known as PIP, is regulated differently in every state. If you are following the law in the state of Florida as a licensed driver, you already carry the minimum $10,000 of personal injury protection. In the event of an accident, this coverage is designed to assist with covering medical costs and physical therapy costs.
While the minimum coverage is $10,000, many insurance companies offer more as an option, but too often, drivers don’t increase that coverage because they fear a ‘larger bill.’ But in reality, adding another $5,000-$10,000 in PIP to your policy will cost you less per month than what you pay for your daily cup of coffee throughout the month.
NOTE: The state of Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that your insurance company should pay a portion of your personal injury costs regardless of fault.
According to the Insurance Information Institute as of July 2018, Florida is one of seven states that requires insurance companies to require insured drivers to carry personal injury protection. This coverage ensures that injured drivers and passengers can receive and pay for proper medical treatment regardless of health insurance and who is at fault.
PIP insurance covers the insured driver, passengers, household members, and other drivers injured in the accident. If a pedestrian or bicyclist is injured by a driver and does not have his or her own PIP insurance, they are covered under the automobile driver’s insurance.
When you choose to receive services with Physical Therapy Now, our experienced staff will conduct an initial interview and will even communicate with your insurance company to inquire about coverage for your services. Your cost of physical therapy will be dependent on the payment received from your insurance company and any expenses not covered by the insurance payment.
Are you ready to get started with your physical therapy? Call us today at (800) 481-4582 to get started.
One Google search or a look through the Yellow Pages (if you’re old school) will tell you–there are tons of physical therapists in Florida. With so many to choose from, which one do you pick? I think we can agree that you want the best physical therapy, so you should go to the best physical therapists in Florida. Not to brag, but…. that would be Physical Therapy Now. But why us?
I like to call them our PT Now values. It defines who we are and what we do and what makes us stand out from the rest. While it is clear that PT Now is just a short version for the name of our company, we also like to think of it another way.
P: Patients First. We deliver reliable, engaging, and compassionate service to every patient.
T: Teamwork. We work in collaboration with each other, we’re open to learning and teaching, and we act with integrity and respect.
N: Now. We’re here for you any time of day. All you have to do is reach out, and you’ll see that we prioritize your needs… right now.
You name it, we’ve seen it. At Physical Therapy Now, we handle all types of injuries, whether they’re accident-related or suffered during sports or some other kind of injury or ailment. We treat injuries to the head, neck, spine, limbs, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons—in other words –the entire body.
Among the injuries and conditions we treat are:
We pride ourselves on staying cutting-edge when it comes to the types of equipment we use and the services we offer in all of our locations. Physical Therapy Now provides a long list of services to treat your injuries and get you on your feet again. We offer:
When you need physical therapy, the last thing you want to do is drive miles and miles. You want the best PT, and you want it close by. Physical Therapy Now has more than 20 locations throughout Florida, so we’re always around the corner when you need us. We also offer convenient hours to make scheduling your session easy.
If you’re living in Florida and need physical therapy, don’t settle for less than the best. Physical Therapy Now is here for you and ready to help you feel your best again. Call us today at 800.481.4852 to set up your first appointment. With locations all across Florida, getting PT has never been so convenient!
At Physical Therapy Now, we offer several types of Physical Therapy, including one called Soft Tissue Mobilization. Similar to a massage, this therapy consists of the use of hand movements and pushing strategically on muscles and ligaments. The goal is to increase range of motion, decrease pain, and restore functionality.
Soft Tissue Mobilization is useful for most anyone who has experienced an injury involving tissue damage. This could be injury from sports such as soccer, football, or basketball. It is especially helpful for someone who has been involved in a car accident where the body may have absorbed the impact of a collision and is now more at risk for torn ligaments.
Car accidents that result in whiplash or spinal injury are good examples of when soft tissue mobilization can be utilized because most injuries to the neck or spine can affect the entire upper body and result in long term implications.
There are several techniques that your therapist can do to increase the chances of a full recovery in the shortest amount of time possible.
Your therapist will first apply pressure to the injured areas using their hands to diagnose the level of pain. They will then continue to apply pressure using different techniques or instruments to assist with the recovery of the tissue. They may also create exercises for you to do at home so you can strengthen the weakened areas more efficiently.
Some of the most common techniques include:
In addition to using their hands, therapists may also use tools to apply pressure. One of the most popular techniques is called The Graston Technique, also known as soft-tissue-instrument-assisted mobilization. The tools used for this technique rub or scrape against the skin gently and massage the affected areas. Its goal is to break down the scar tissue and fascia restrictions associated with injury to the soft tissue. It attempts to strengthen the connective tissue and rearrange its construction and provide relief. It provides a much simpler and better healing nature for the tissue.
If you or a loved one has soft tissue damage, we may be able to help. Call us at Physical Therapy Now to schedule your appointment, and we’ll see if Soft Tissue Mobilization can help you heal faster while simultaneously reducing your pain. Reach out today at (800) 481-4582 to get started.
