Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Therapy in Nanuet NY

It depends. Of course, a patient can come in with a script from a physician, podiatrist, or dentist. Physical therapy patients can be prescribed treatment from their physician prior to their therapy being scheduled. Alternatively, physical therapists can evaluate and treat patients without a script for a limited time and period. Physical Therapists will refer a patient to a physician if they require further assessment.

It takes an average of 7 years to be a licensed physical therapist. - requires an undergraduate bachelor degree and a Doctorate in physical therapy. However, the duration varies depending on the technicality of an area of specialty, and the school.

After successful completion of a doctor of physical therapy course, a physical therapist can be certified in areas such as cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy, clinical electrophysiology physical therapy, oncology physical therapy, women's health physical therapy, geriatrics physical therapy, neurology physical therapy, orthopedics physical therapy, pediatrics physical therapy, and sports physical therapy.

Our physical therapist will perform a comprehensive analysis of range of motion, including identifying the joints involved, tissue limitations, muscular imbalances and structural pathologies, then determine which therapy is the best for your condition