faq
WHY SHOULD I RECEIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR MY INJURY?
Physical Therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life via hands on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Physical Therapists can identify, diagnose, and treat movement problems by assisting your body to make a complete recovery and restore you to full function. This is accomplished by designing a specific treatment program for the injured area that is unique to you and your condition and goals. We understand that pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of life and your independence. A physical injury may damage your muscles, nerves, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and blood vessels. It is a big challenge for your body to restore everything back to normal. Physical Therapists help to improve mobility, manage pain and other chronic conditions, recover from an injury and prevent future injury. We want to empower you to be an active participant in your care. Furthermore, Physical Therapists may work collaboratively with other health professionals to ensure your care is the best, most optimal care for you.
DOES TRUEMOTION PROVIDE SPECIALIZED PHYSICAL THERAPY?
Yes! TrueMotion Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic clinic. However, we additionally specialize in the following areas:
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Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Sports Medicine
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Lymphedema Therapy
HOW MUCH WILL PHYSICAL THERAPY COST?
The cost of physical therapy will depend on the nature of your injury, the results of our initial evaluation, and what you want to accomplish. We can give you an estimate of the cost and length of treatment after you have come in for your initial evaluation.
Don’t plan on using your health insurance? Ask us about our self pay options!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?
To your first appointment please bring: photo ID, health insurance card and co-pay (if applicable), insurance referral (if needed per your insurance policy), and completed patient intake forms (available online).
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. If you have a low back or knee injury, we recommend bringing a pair of shorts or sweatpants that easily allows access to these areas.
DO I NEED A DOCTOR'S ORDER FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY?
No. Washington State law allows direct access, which means that a doctor’s order for Physical Therapy is not required. However, Medicare and many other insurance policies do require a referral order from a doctor, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner. If you are unsure about your insurance policy requirements, call us and we can check these requirements for you.
WHO CAN REFER TO A PHYSICAL THERAPIST?
Medical doctors, physician assistant’s, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, and osteopathic doctors can refer you for Physical Therapy.
HOW DO I GET TO THE CLINIC?
Our clinic is conveniently located at the first roundabout just East of I-5 at exit 14 in Ridgefield, WA. Our clinic is located in the Tri Mountain Plaza next to North Country Animal Hospital, and Smiles Dental Ridgefield.
IS THERE PARKING BY THE CLINIC?
Yes! Free Parking is available directly outside our clinic in the Tri-Mountain Plaza.