CURRENT PATIENTS & UPDATES

We are so glad to be a part of your team!

If you are a current or former patient, we are here for you. We know that questions and concerns sometimes arise after leaving the clinic.

I had a session this morning but now my muscles are hurting. It is not uncommon, and is often a good sign, to be a little sore after a treatment session. If it persists for 48 or more hours, let us know. There are numerous reasons for lingering pain and it is rarely a cause for concern, however, if you are worried or simply want to give us an update, feel free to call and speak with our staff during business hours or leave a message. If our therapists feel that something needs to be addressed, they will give you a call back to let you know what you can do until your next treatment session.

I'm being treated for knee pain but now my shoulder hurts too. Do I need a new referral? Because Texas has limited direct access, we can certainly assess your concern at your next session. If it is something that will need further treatment, we will discuss with you the next steps in acquiring a referral/prescription from your physician.

I was a patient a year ago for a sprained ankle but it's hurting again. Can I make an appointment or do I need a referral? The short answer is we are able to see anyone for 15 days without a referral, so yes, you can certainly make an appointment for us to evaluate your problem. But as to whether a referral/prescription is necessary, this will depend on a couple of things.

One, it will depend on whether you were formally discharged. Sometimes we choose not to discharge a patient if there is a plan to reassess after 4-6 weeks. If you haven't been discharged, it will then depend on how long it has been since you were treated for that issue and if the problem is actually related to the initial referral. For example, if you were treated for a meniscus tear but now you are needing therapy for knee pain that occurred after getting in a car accident, this would require a new referral/prescription because, while it is still related to the knee, it is due to a completely different injury.

Two, it will depend on whether it will require therapy beyond the 15 days allowed by the State for direct access. There are many aches, pains, and injuries that can be addressed in a short time span if an individualized home exercise program is followed closely. If it will require more visits than this, we will guide you through the process of acquiring the necessary referral/prescription.