Anonymous wrote:PT only covers very specific issues/injuries in my experience. And then they discharge you as soon as you don't have pain/symptoms. I think you will have a hard time getting it covered no matter how good your insurance is.

Invest in personal training.

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Anonymous wrote:NRH Rehabilitation Network at 19th Street
https://www.medstarhealth.org/locations/physical-therapy-19th-street

I've like this place more than any other I've been to.

Have you worked with them from a preemptive basis? I think that is what OP is looking for. I agree that they are great but my own experience is they'll go in to fix you by working from doctor's instructions.

Anonymous wrote:I understand your goal. But I’m not sure PT will give you what you’re looking for. A good personal trainer that will work with you on your form for whatever exercise would be a great investment into your future.

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Anonymous wrote:OP - I was almost too late so can relate to how you feel.

Have you been tested and assessed by a doctor for your bone density and does he agree that you require remedial PT to regain overall strength?
Generally a prescription is needed before insurance will pay. I would check the benefits description under your coverage.

Nutrition is as important as working out to maintain/grow strength and flexibility. A PT likely can't provide that advice due to certification requirements. They are mostly about providing the support for daily life functionality.

I understand your concern because I did hurt myself right away on joining a gym. I should have listened to their advice to invest in a few private training sessions but I did benefit thereafter listening very closely to the class strength instructors about form. They were also very accommodating about showing me corrections after class. Now I do occasionally hire private instruction on something specific, like how to use new equipment safely.

Think about joining a good gym with fun classes and hiring a good trainer there for a good jump start. I would advise assessing how they work with their current clients before picking one.

The ortho I saw for my persistently sore knee said PT was in order.

And I now have a sore knee plus a shoulder that needs to be babied. So would love to figure out how to prevent that from getting worse. Just feeling like it's going to be whack-a-mole for the next 30 years, and dreading it, because I'm actually quite active, just not in any way I need to pay for.

I hate the idea of going to a gym. I hate everything about the current mania for "fitness"-- the clothes, the vernacular, the tunnel-vision. Are there any gyms that cater to a more mature crowd? If it's full of mirrors, and grunting weight bros, and people taking selfies of their "target areas" I would never go and might as well light the money on fire.

You can buy all of the needed equipment to do serious strength training in your own house for $1500 new, probably far less used. Throw in 5-10 sessions with a trainer who comes to you (although you can also get a lot on good form out of Youtube if you watch the right people, so that could even be free).

No gym!

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Anonymous wrote:OP - I was almost too late so can relate to how you feel.

Have you been tested and assessed by a doctor for your bone density and does he agree that you require remedial PT to regain overall strength?
Generally a prescription is needed before insurance will pay. I would check the benefits description under your coverage.

Nutrition is as important as working out to maintain/grow strength and flexibility. A PT likely can't provide that advice due to certification requirements. They are mostly about providing the support for daily life functionality.

I understand your concern because I did hurt myself right away on joining a gym. I should have listened to their advice to invest in a few private training sessions but I did benefit thereafter listening very closely to the class strength instructors about form. They were also very accommodating about showing me corrections after class. Now I do occasionally hire private instruction on something specific, like how to use new equipment safely.

Think about joining a good gym with fun classes and hiring a good trainer there for a good jump start. I would advise assessing how they work with their current clients before picking one.

The ortho I saw for my persistently sore knee said PT was in order.

And I now have a sore knee plus a shoulder that needs to be babied. So would love to figure out how to prevent that from getting worse. Just feeling like it's going to be whack-a-mole for the next 30 years, and dreading it, because I'm actually quite active, just not in any way I need to pay for.

I hate the idea of going to a gym. I hate everything about the current mania for "fitness"-- the clothes, the vernacular, the tunnel-vision. Are there any gyms that cater to a more mature crowd? If it's full of mirrors, and grunting weight bros, and people taking selfies of their "target areas" I would never go and might as well light the money on fire.

Anonymous wrote:OP - I was almost too late so can relate to how you feel.

Have you been tested and assessed by a doctor for your bone density and does he agree that you require remedial PT to regain overall strength?
Generally a prescription is needed before insurance will pay. I would check the benefits description under your coverage.

Nutrition is as important as working out to maintain/grow strength and flexibility. A PT likely can't provide that advice due to certification requirements. They are mostly about providing the support for daily life functionality.

I understand your concern because I did hurt myself right away on joining a gym. I should have listened to their advice to invest in a few private training sessions but I did benefit thereafter listening very closely to the class strength instructors about form. They were also very accommodating about showing me corrections after class. Now I do occasionally hire private instruction on something specific, like how to use new equipment safely.

Think about joining a good gym with fun classes and hiring a good trainer there for a good jump start. I would advise assessing how they work with their current clients before picking one.

Anonymous wrote:I understand your goal. But I’m not sure PT will give you what you’re looking for. A good personal trainer that will work with you on your form for whatever exercise would be a great investment into your future.

Anonymous wrote:I'm getting older and feeling it. I want to find a physical therapist who can help me get stronger and support my joints and flexibility before it's too late. I've never worked out and I'm afraid of injuring myself if I just join a gym and jump in.

Not looking for a personal trainer because I have cadillac health insurance that will cover PT.

Location matters-- I'm in Petworth and I work in Dupont so anywhere in/ between those parts of town would be great.

Any recs? Or other thoughts on how to stave off decrepitude?

Anonymous wrote:NRH Rehabilitation Network at 19th Street
https://www.medstarhealth.org/locations/physical-therapy-19th-street

I've like this place more than any other I've been to.