FAQs
Physical therapy is a personalized approach to helping you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities that matter to you. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants use movement, exercise, hands-on techniques, education, and other treatment tools to address pain, weakness, stiffness, balance problems, injuries, and limitations in everyday activities. Whether you’re recovering from surgery or an injury, dealing with ongoing pain, or simply looking to improve your strength, mobility, and overall function, physical therapy is designed around your specific goals and needs.
Working with you and your doctor, we can discuss your options and help determine if physical therapy will be the right choice for you. Contact us today to discuss your current condition and even set up a free consultation if you choose.
As a patient, you have the right to receive physical therapy at any place you choose. At Houghton Physical Therapy, you will receive the highest quality care while achieving the results you need. We pride ourselves on providing a positive, encouraging environment with well-trained, friendly staff. We are confident in our ability to help you reach your goals and live a pain-free life.
Our scheduling is easy and we offer a convenient location and appointment times for you. We have morning and evening appointments available to meet the demands of your busy schedule. Call us today or request an appointment.
Physical therapy is not meant to hurt, but to relieve pain. However, as you restore your mobility, pain levels, at times can fluctuate. You might experience some temporary soreness from using muscles that are weakened or recovering. This is a normal response to therapy treatment. Good communication with your therapist will help minimize any discomfort. We want you on your way to quick pain relief and back to normal activities.
We accept cash, check, debit card, and credit card. We accept CareCredit to provide additional flexibility for covering healthcare and wellness services. Our team can help you learn more about CareCredit and assist with the application process.
Dress comfortably with clothes that allow easy access for the therapist to examine your problem areas. For treatments, loose fitting clothes that are comfortable for gentle exercises and supportive sneakers are often good choices to wear.
Typically, the first session lasts for 45-60 minutes. Each session after that may be 30 or 60 minutes. The amount of time will be based on your specific needs, and your therapist will discuss and decide this with you.
During your first session your therapist will evaluate your particular needs and come up with a plan of care that suits your goals.
Physical Therapists have years of university level training in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology (study of joint movement), and many of the other medical sciences. Our physical therapists have graduated from accredited physical therapy programs at the masters or doctorate level, and are state licensed. Our Physical Therapy Assistants are collegiately trained and state licensed. They have training in all of the medical sciences a PT is trained in and work directly under the supervising physical therapist’s plan of care. Rest assured, your therapist is well trained to evaluate and treat your condition.
