Question for people who have had physical therapy

[Anonymous]

OP, sounds like a lot of folks. One thing to keep track of -- two different places I went to charged me approximately what they thought would not be covered by insurance but in reality insurance covered more than what they anticipated. But they didn't remember this little fact and I had to harass both places into giving me a refund of the amount they overcharged me. I think some of these places make a bunch of money this way.

Keep track of your billing!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"I was surprised that my physical therapist had two, three, and sometimes up to FOUR patients at one time."

This happened to me at one large practice downtown, and I left after two visits. I've seen at least 5 other PTs and all of them worked with me one-on-one. I would not go anyplace that uses assistance or where you're not the only patient - there are too many good PTs out there.

I went to a PT at a large hospital affiliated site. It was at the hospital. My PT worked with me one on one for many visits but did leave me to deal with others during ice rest etc. As I progressed others were booked simultaneously so when I had to ride something like the bike I was OK. We were there alot at the same times-there were graduates but it was nice to have the camaraderie of others. I haven't found anyplace as good in the DC area....

Same here. The PT was brilliant (and I have been to a couple of pretty terrible PTs in the past). She did a great job with my rehabilitation and managed two simultaneous patients effortlessly (and even three on occasion, but never four).

Mine was a rather routine injury though.