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PHYSICAL THERAPY TODAY
Serving You Today For A Healthy Tomorrow
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“When you walk in they make you feel like family, and handle your case with care. The environment promotes a sense of community amongst patients and I wouldn’t go anywhere else for treatment.”
- Verified Google Review
Welcome to Physical Therapy Today
Physical Therapy Today is committed to providing you with the best possible care, compassion and respect you deserve in a safe and comfortable environment. You will never be “just another patient”. Our highly trained physical therapists and support staff is dedicated to helping people of all activity levels and ages continue to live work and play at the highest levels. As part of H2 Health team, we are empowered to treat a wide variety of diagnoses in our community and provide quality physical therapy services!
Abilene
6838 S Clack St, Ste 3, Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 274-4072
Melissa
3100 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa, TX 75454
(469) 887-1021
Treatment Programs
Whether you're managing a chronic condition, healing from surgery, or bouncing back from an injury, our team is ready to support you. At your initial visit, we'll take time to review your medical history, perform a comprehensive evaluation, and work with you to set personalized treatment goals. Best of all, your path to recovery starts that very same day!
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Worker's Compensation
- Gym Memberships
- Arthritis Relief
- Dizziness Therapy
- Headache Relief
- Therapy for Neurological Conditions
- Balance Therapy
*Not all clinics offer this service
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Underwater Treadmill Center
Physical Therapy Today also offers a one-of-a kind fitness option to the public with The Underwater Treadmill Exercise Center located in Southwest Lubbock at 6202-82nd Street. A total of 16 underwater treadmills are housed in heated pools with a 4-½ foot water depth. The treadmills have the capacity to range in speed from .1 mph to 7.5 mph, thus, allowing for a variety clients’ walking or running abilities. Each underwater treadmill is powered by a hydraulic pump that circulates hydraulic fluid to and from the treadmill. The large digital display panel allows clients to view their speed, time, and distance while exercising on the treadmills. The buoyancy of the water allows clients to exercise freely without the impact on the lower extremity joints and lower back, but provides the intensity of an effective exercise program. A client in chest-deep water is approximately 25% weight bearing but has the resistance of the water to increase the heart rate, to burn calories, and to improve his/her physical well-being.
Frequently Asked Therapy Questions
During your first visit you can expect the following:
- Arrive at your appointment with your paperwork completed (you can download it from our website - see the paperwork or forms link).
- You will provide us with your referral for physical therapy if you have one. If you don't have a referral, let us know when you schedule your first visit with us (note - a referral is not always needed).
- We will copy your insurance card.
- You will be seen for the initial evaluation by the therapist.
- The therapist will discuss the following:
- Your medical history.
- Your current problems/complaints.
- Pain intensity, what aggravates and eases the problem.
- How this is impacting your daily activities or your functional limitations.
- Your goals with physical therapy.
- Medications, tests, and procedures related to your health.
- The therapist will then perform the objective evaluation which may include some of the following:
- Palpation - touching around the area of the pain/problem. This is done to check for the presence of tenderness, swelling, soft tissue integrity, tissue temperature, inflammation, etc.
- Range of Motion (ROM) - the therapist will move the joint(s) to check for the quality of movement and any restrictions.
- Muscle Testing - the therapist may check for strength and the quality of the muscle contraction. Pain and weakness may be noted. Often the muscle strength is graded. This is also part of a neurological screening.
- Neurological Screening - the therapist may check to see how the nerves are communicating with the muscles, sensing touch, pain, vibration, or temperature. Reflexes may be assessed as well.
- Special Tests - the therapist may perform special tests to confirm/rule out the presence of additional problems.
- Posture Assessment - the positions of joints relative to ideal and each other may be assessed.
The therapist will then formulate a list of problems you are having, and how to treat those problems. A plan is subsequently developed with the patient's input. This includes how many times you should see the therapist per week, how many weeks you will need therapy, home programs, patient education, short-term/long-term goals, and what is expected after discharge from therapy. This plan is created with input from you, your therapist, and your doctor.
Make sure you bring your physical therapy referral (provided to you by your doctor) and your payment information. If your insurance is covering the cost of physical therapy, bring your insurance card. If you are covered by Workers' Compensation, bring your claim number and your case manager's contact information. If you are covered by auto insurance or an attorney lien, make sure you bring this information.
You should wear loose-fitting clothing to expose the area that we will be evaluating and treating. For example, if you have a knee problem, it is best to wear shorts. For a shoulder problem, a tank top is a good choice. For low back problems, wear a loose-fitting shirt and pants, again so we can perform a thorough examination.
Treatment sessions typically last 30 to 60 minutes per visit.
This is highly variable. You may need one visit or you may need months of care. It depends on your diagnosis, the severity of your impairments, your past medical history, etc. You will be re-evaluated on a monthly basis and when you see your doctor, we will provide you with a progress report with our recommendations.
More than half of all Americans are suffering from pain. Whether it is a recent episode or chronic, an ABC News/Stanford study revealed that pain in America is a serious problem. However, many do not even know that physical therapists are well equipped to not only treat pain but also its source.
All fifty states have some form of direct access. In most cases, if you are not making significant improvement within 30 days, the therapist will refer you to/back to your physician.
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For many patients, one of the primary objectives is pain relief. This is frequently accomplished with hands-on techniques, modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and/or heat or cold therapy. Movement often provides pain relief as well. Your physical therapist will provide you with the appropriate exercises not only for pain relief but to recover range of motion, strength, and endurance.
In some cases, physical therapy techniques can be painful. For example, recovering knee range of motion after total knee replacement or shoulder range of motion after shoulder surgery may be painful. Your physical therapist will utilize a variety of techniques to help maximize your treatment goals. It is important that you communicate the intensity, frequency, and duration of pain to your therapist. Without this information, it is difficult for the therapist to adjust your treatment plan.
