Back To Health in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Offering One-On-One Physical Therapy to Treat:
The charm of Fort Lauderdale is the chance to live well. When living is sidelined, get back to life with Back to Health.
How can we help you?
Retirement Not What You Expected?
You always dreamed of retiring in Florida, but you didn’t count on physical limitations. Back To Health understands patients who are dealing with common “aches and pains” of retirement, and will create a custom, manageable plan to get you living your dream again.
- Yachting
- Biking
- Walking
- Tennis
- Golf
- Travel
Physical therapy that helps, not hurts
Suffering from pain, but worried about surgery or prescription dependency? At Back To Health, our goal is to help heal your pain at the root of the problem, providing long-term relief, rather than simply covering the symptoms with medication.
- Avoid premature surgery
- Reduce reliance on pain pills
- Prevent escalation of injury
- Benefit from advanced techniques
- Get one-on-one treatment
Accidents are traumatic enough
You’ve already experienced the unthinkable, and now you have the worry of navigating insurance and dealing with pain you never had before. We’ve seen it all, and will help you deal with the hassles and headaches you never expected to have.
- Get back to work pain-free
- Save vacation days for real vacations
- Avoid surgery
- Avoid pain pills or opioids
- Whiplash, stiffness, soreness recovery
Having surgery, but anxious about recovery?
We get it, surgery rehab can be scary – and it can be even more disappointing if the results are not as quick or effective as expected. Back To Health understands these worries and will help you:
- Get the most benefit from your surgery
- Avoid mistakes that slow healing
- Limit pain pills and opioids
- Get back to living a pain-free life
- Maintain your program after discharge
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Benefits of Physical Therapy
As your physical therapist, we can help you get back on your feet, sometimes literally. Your carefully-developed treatment plan will be carried out 1-on-1 with the same therapist each and every time throughout your therapy sessions.
“Having overcome my own struggles with chronic pain, I understand how it feels not to be able to do the things you love. I want my patients to own their own success through exposure to quality physical therapy.”
–Erik A. Bleeker, Owner
In most cases, insurance will cover your treatment. We accept auto accident, personal injury and most health insurance plans, including Medicare. However, we recommend you call or email us directly so that we can determine your specific coverage. Our Patient Care Coordinator will work with you to ensure you maximize the benefits of any insurance that could apply to your circumstance (e.g., medical, auto, etc.). Visit our insurance and payments page to find out about accepted insurance plans and other payment options.
The state of Florida allows for you to see a physical therapist without getting a prescription from a physician, allowing you to get direct access to a physical therapist. If you require care beyond 30 days, then the therapist will refer you to/back to a physician.
Seeing a physical therapist first is safe and could save you hundreds – or even thousands – of dollars.
During your first visit you can expect the following:
- Arrive at your appointment with your paperwork completed. This will help to maximize the time that the
therapist has with you. - Provide us with the following:
- Your insurance card(s)
- Your driver’s license
- Any prescription or referral you might have received for physical therapy
- Copies of any MRI or imaging reports
- You will be seen for the initial evaluation by the therapist.
- The therapist will discuss the following:
- Your medical history.
- Your current problems/complaints.
- Pain intensity, what aggravates and eases the problem.
- How this is impacting your daily activities or your functional limitations.
- Your goals for the therapy you will receive.
- Medications, tests, and procedures related to your health.
The therapist will then perform the objective evaluation which may include some of the following:
- Palpation
- Range of Motion (ROM)
- Muscle Testing
- Neurological Screening
- Special Tests
- Posture Assessment
The therapist will then formulate a list of problems you are having, and how to treat those problems. A plan is subsequently developed with the patient’s input. This includes how many times you should see the therapist per week, how many weeks you will need therapy, home programs, patient education, short-term/long-term goals, and what is expected after discharge from therapy. This plan is created with input from you, your therapist, and your doctor.
Yes. You will be evaluated by a licensed and highly trained physical therapist who will also treat you during subsequent visits. Unlike some practices, where you see someone different each visit, we feel it is very important to develop a one-on-one relationship with you to maintain continuity of care. Your physical therapist will get to know your problems best and will be working closely with you.
In 2018, limits on how much Medicare pays for physical therapy services in one calendar year (also called “therapy caps” or “therapy cap limits“) were eliminated by Congress, recognizing that treatment often allows older Americans to maintain their independence and remain at home rather than go to a nursing home or other long-term care facility. As long as treatment is deemed medically necessary, Medicare will continue to pay for services.
Contact Back To Health
If you are 1 of the 25 million people who experience pain every day, it is time to take action and get on track to a healthier, more active you. You can contact us by phone or email, or through the online form. Our advanced physical therapy specialties are ready to help you feel better.
