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Can I Bring A Family Member With Me During The Physical Therapy Evaluation And Treatment Sessions To Listen And Help Ask Questions?

Patients are welcome to bring a family member to their physical therapy sessions to assist with providing history information and to ask questions. It is the patient’s prerogative to include someone in their session for this purpose. Mothers with small children are asked to determine if their care plan would be compromised if children were in the room during treatment. 

Knowing the responsibilities and distractions of child care, we encourage women to secure child care for your appointments. We do not provide child care during your appointments, and, for your child’s safety, they must be supervised.

Do I Need To See My Doctor To Begin Therapy?

No, you may actually refer yourself directly for physical therapy. Advantages of a physician referral include a more detailed explanation of what is going on with your body, and possible diagnosis and suggestion for treatment.

Will I See The Same Therapist At Each Visit?

Yes, one of the unique features of our clinics is that you will be seen by your physical therapist at every appointment. If for some reason your therapist is ill, we will notify you and give you a choice to postpone until your therapist returns to work, or to use an alternate therapist.

Are The Treatment Rooms Private?

All our patients are treated in private rooms with doors – not in a large gym with simple curtained-off sections.

Do I Continue Prescribed Home Exercises If They Make Me Sore?

You are usually asked to exercise at a safe level, just beyond your current limits or comfort zone. These exercises are designed to give you the tools to do some of your own beneficial physical therapy. It is our ultimate goal to get you to a point where you can maintain yourself by doing your exercises at home or at a gym. Long term goal is to facilitate your ability to be independent and not reliant on us, medication or other treatments. 

Why Is My Physical Therapy Taking Longer Than Expected?

Physical therapy is not a quick fix. We prescribe therapy that follows the way our anatomy and bodies need to operate. This requires a certain amount of time for certain types of tissue in the body to be repaired. Depending on the damage to the tissue will affect the time it takes for repair. If you try and speed the process, you could reinjure yourself.

In addition to the “physical” therapy, there has to be “mental” therapy as well – which is good old-fashioned patience and perseverance. Physical recovery happens in stages, and you have to be present for the whole program, from beginning to end, if you want lasting results.

Do You Offer Payment Plans? Am I Eligible For Financial Assistance?

In many cases, GTSI can offer an interest-free payment plan. We do offer financial hardship discounts for services rendered when patients have the ability to demonstrate need when it comes to meeting their financial obligations to GTSI. To learn more about our financial assistance offering and understand whether you are eligible for a financial hardship discount please contact us for more information.

Will I Definitely Improve With Therapy?

GTSI believes everyone, to an extent, will experience levels of improvement. This is also depending on the patient’s willingness to put forth the effort, following their prescribed individual therapy and exercise plans. But even though you’ve done everything you can, not everyone gets significantly better.

What Is The Difference Between Physical And Occupational Therapy?

Physical therapy deals with the entire body, anywhere from the inner ear and vision to the arms and legs. Physical therapists look at the body as a whole and are focused on getting people up and walking and working on balance, overall strength and core strength. Occupational therapy specializes a little more in the upper extremities, arms and hands. OT is very task-related and goes more into depth with someone’s fine motor skills and memory-type exercises and cognitive strategies. 

Often PTs and OTs collaborate with others on a therapy team—doctors, nurses, social workers, speech therapists, recreational therapists and music therapists.

How Can A Home Care Professional Help With My Physical Therapy?

When clients go home with an exercise program, caregivers can encourage their clients to do the exercises, and in some cases, aid in this process as long as they follow the guidelines prescribed. Realize that the caregivers are not the ones prescribing the exercises. Many clients get pictures of their physical therapy exercises, and caregivers can go through the pictures with the clients. Oftentimes, care clients respond better to a caregiver than maybe their spouse or family member. Caregivers are also helpful when a client is a fall risk or their balance is off and they still need to get up and walk or get their heart rate or breathing up. 

Also, caregivers are trained to recognize anything unusual with their client, and the caregivers report those changes to their supervisor. That’s the value of the regular interaction between the client and caregiver. They get to know each other, and the caregiver recognizes when something is off.

If I Want To Continue With PT Sessions After My Pain Is Gone, Can I Do So?
  • Yes, once you have completed your therapy sessions, your therapist will provide you with an at-home continuing therapy program. We can work with you on determining if equipment may be beneficial, and what exercises would be helpful in your continued recovery.
Will My Treatments Be Uncomfortable?
  • Physical therapy is not meant to hurt, but to relieve pain! There is a chance, however, as you restore your mobility that your pain levels will fluctuate. Good communication with our therapist will help minimize any discomfort. Like you, we also want you on your way to full pain relief and back to normal activities as soon as possible. You might experience some temporary soreness from using muscles that are weakened or recovering. Rest assured that this is a normal response to physical therapy treatment and not a cause for concern.
When Will I Notice Pain Relief?
  • Each patient’s diagnosis is different, so together with your referring physician, our therapist will develop a plan of care that is right for you.
  • Your plan of care and number of visits will be determined during your first visit and explained to you by our physical therapist.
What Will My Treatments Look Like?
  • With physical therapy, it is important to know that the overall goal is to restore pain-free mobility and function and to prevent an injury or pain from recurring. Our physical therapists evaluate your movement patterns, identify the cause of your pain, and work to manage or eliminate it.
  • Physical therapy is a medical, hands-on approach to relieving pain and restoring function. While every patient’s condition and pain are unique, our physical therapist will use a variety of gentle hands-on techniques, exercises, and equipment to relieve pain quickly and restore your function to optimum levels.
What Conditions Can Be Treated With Physical Therapy?
  • Physical therapy can be helpful in treating just about any orthopedic injury or condition you can think of, including scoliosis, sports injuries, Parkinson’s disease, vertigo, and more. Physical therapists are trained medical experts when it comes to musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. They work closely with physicians to make sure that your treatment plan is as efficient and effective as possible. Rest assured, our therapists are well trained to evaluate and treat your condition. You are in good hands!
Why Is Physical Therapy The Best Treatment Option?
  • Our clinics in Arkansas 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 get back to living a pain-free life.
  • You have the right to receive physical therapy at any facility you choose. At GTS Physical Therapy, you will receive the highest quality care while achieving the results you are in search of.
Can I Find Pain Relief With Physical Therapy?

You sure can! Everyone can benefit from physical therapy. By working with you and your doctor, we can discuss your options and help determine if physical therapy will be the right choice for you. Call us today at (870) 701-5089 to discuss your current condition or click here to request an appointment now.

How Long Do Pt Sessions Last?
  • Although all patients are different, typically, the first session lasts for 1 hour 15 minutes. Each session after that may be 45-60 minutes.
  • The amount of time will be based on your specific needs, and our therapist will discuss this with you. You will most likely see your therapist once or twice per week, to begin with, and as you progress through treatment, your sessions will be more spread out.
How Can I Schedule An Appointment?

Our scheduling is easy! Call us today at (870) 701-5089 or click here to request an appointment. We have convenient appointment times available to meet the demands of your busy schedule.

What If You Do Not Take My Insurance/I Do Not Have Insurance?

For patients who do not have insurance, we offer a self-pay rate, due at the time of service.

Will My Insurance Cover Treatment?
  • In most cases, insurance will cover a good portion, if not all, of your treatment costs. We understand navigating insurance can be confusing, so GTS Physical Therapy will be happy to assist in contacting your insurance company and determining your coverage based on your policy.
  • For more information, visit our insurance plan page, and please do not hesitate to contact our Arkansas physical therapy office. We do offer different payment options for your convenience.
How Does Payment Work?
  • Your insurance benefits will be determined before your first visit, and you will be informed of what, if any, payment is necessary on your appointment date.
  • We accept cash, check, debit card, and credit card. We are happy to discuss payment plan options as well. It is our policy that payment is made at the time of service.
What Type Of Clothing Should I Wear For My Appointments?
  • Please wear a face mask
  • Preferably no jewelry.
  • Dress comfortably in athletic 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.
How Should I Prepare For My First Appointment?

When you call to have us schedule your first appointment, please have your prescription (if applicable) and insurance card handy. This will allow us to confirm your insurance benefits and give you a coverage estimate.

To bring/keep in mind on your first visit:

  • Bring any case manager or insurance adjuster contact names, phone numbers, and claim numbers in the event of an automobile accident or worker’s compensation claim.
  • A prescription (if needed) for physical therapy from your referring physician, ARNP, or PA.
  • Insurance information (we will make a copy of your card).
  • Print out the patient forms, fill them out, and bring them with you. If you are unable to do this, please allow for extra time to fill these out upon your arrival.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork, so you can maximize your time in your evaluation.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your problem areas.