A health history questionnaire may be requested by your massage therapist. Following that, your therapist will ask you a series of broad questions to determine which areas require attention and whether any conditions require treatment. This will help them decide whether or not massage is right for you.Your massage experience will be determined by the condition for which you are being treated as well as the expert advice of your massage therapist. A traditional massage may be used to relax the muscles on the surface, while a deep tissue massage may be used to target the muscles, fascia, and other tissues deeper in the body.

The short answer is no! Direct Access refers to your legal right to be treated by a physical therapist without a prescription or referral, so if you don't have a prescription for physical therapy, there is nothing to worry about!All fifty states and the District of Columbia have ruled enabling patients "Direct Access" to physical therapy services and programs. You can contact a physical therapist without a physician's prescription or referral.

Physical therapists primarily measure your impairments and your functional limitations. Impairments include: Pain Weakness Loss of motion Paresthesias (numbness, tingling, pins, needles, etc.)Functional limitations include: Lying Sleep Rolling over Getting up out of bed Sitting Moving from standing to sitting Moving from sitting to standing Standing Walking Level ground Stairs Uneven ground Running etc Tracking your impairments and functional abilities gives physical therapists objective information to compare with initial measurements. In addition, your reports and personal experiences help to validate your improvements and clue your therapist to regressions and/or lack of progress. The bottom line is that you should notice improvements in how you feel and function throughout therapy. If you are not following an anticipated path of progress, your therapist will reassess the situation or make recommendations for further testing or treatments.

We understand that dealing with insurance can be complicated; therefore, Sterling Physical Therapy & Wellness would gladly assist you and answer your questions. It is important to contact your insurance carrier to determine your coverage depending on your specific policy.Visit our insurance plans page for additional information, and please do not hesitate to contact our Sugar Land, Bellaire & Stafford, TX physical therapy office.For your convenience, we provide a variety of payment alternatives.