So you need therapy: Now what?

Selecting a location for therapy can be a daunting task. How do you know who to choose? How can you be sure to receive the best care? Will the therapist communicate with my doctor?

These are all important questions to be answered and when you need to recover quickly, you want to feel confident you have made the correct choice. Sources of information such as word of mouth, and the internet are very helpful to point you in the right direction, but one sure-fire way to feel assured about your choice is to ask you doctor! Due to the high number of therapy referrals a physician makes throughout the year, physician recommendations can be one of the best ways to make a selection for your therapy location.

My doctor is great! Does it really matter where I go for therapy?
As a patient you have free choice to see any healthcare provider you would wish and you should be discerning about your selection. Getting it right the first time can save a great deal of stress, time and money. For this reason, an office that integrates physician and therapy services offers the continuity of care that is critical to your success. Orthopedic care all under one roof provides you with fast, efficient, cost effective recovery.

Your doctor knows the benefits of quality Physical Therapy!
“The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) believes that physical therapy is integral to providing high quality care for musculoskeletal disease and injury.”
Your doctor recognizes how important quality rehab is to your success and relies on the advantages of positioning physicians and therapy under one roof. A collaborative approach to orthopedic medicine achieves excellent results and involves input from both physicians, and therapists to create a team approach to your recovery. Are you a surgical patient or candidate? Your post-operative outcome is dependent on therapists who have experience working with surgical cases and maintain close professional relationships with your surgeons. Physician and therapist collaboration improves your care through:
• Improved communication
• Improved compliance and satisfaction
• Increased accuracy of your important health information
• And Better outcomes!

As a patient at Orthopedics Rhode Island you can expect collaborative care with superior outcomes. The next time you need therapy, come experience the integrated skills and expertise of physicians and therapists to help you reach your maximum potential!

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Davenport TE, Watts HG, Kulig K, Resnik C: Current status and correlates of physicians’ referral diagnoses for physical therapy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2005 Sep;35(9):572-9.
Physician-Owned Physical Therapy Services - Position Statement 1166: American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2014