Physical Therapy First With Direct Access

On June 6th, Governor Edwards of Louisiana signed a Direct Access bill that allows patients to see a physical therapist without needing a doctor’s referral or prescription. With Direct Access, being able to see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral or prescription reduces treatment delays. Most musculoskeletal issues, sprains, strains, or movement imbalances can be effectively treated with physical therapy.

What Do Therapydia NOLA Physical Therapists Do?

Our physical therapists treat a wide range of conditions. They work one-on-one with patients using hands-on techniques, or manual therapy, as the foundation for treatment to diagnose and heal soft tissue and joints. They complement manual therapy with corrective exercises. The therapists use a combination of methods to be able to customize your treatment to your injury or condition as much as possible. They’ll collect baseline measurements of how exactly your body moves with your injury or condition and tailor your treatment so you have complete range of motion and pain relief. Because of our unique one-on-one care, the patient is assessed and reassessed at every visit, enabling us to see progress or make changes to treatment plans as needed.

Why Is This Good For You Athletes?

Most sports these days require athletes to reach higher and more intense performance levels. Pushing yourself hard to reach your training goals is a part of being an athlete. Unfortunately, this could also increase your risk for sports-related or overuse injuries. Having physical therapy services directly available gives athletes the option of having a full-body assessment and treatment before they even have an injury. Physical therapists are trained to analyze an athlete’s movements within their specific sport and mobilize areas of muscle weakness with manual therapy. They’ll know exactly which muscles need strengthened across the entire body for an athlete to have more power and prevent any injuries. A preventive program will allow an athlete to spread the force of training across all of their muscles instead of overusing a specific set.

Why Should You See A Physical Therapist First?

If your injury is related to the way your body moves, a physical therapist can treat it. They mainly focus on healing your injury by using non-invasive manual techniques to build stability, flexibility, and strength across your entire body. Besides just treating your injury, they treat movement dysfunctions all across your body to prevent any future injuries. Therapydia NOLA will work with you to create a unique treatment program and help you reach your wellness goals. Call us at Therapydia NOLA if you have any questions on how to get started with a physical therapy program.