I recently had a client come to me needing help that was outside my realm of practice. I spent some time helping the client find a physical therapist that was more appropriate for her needs on the APTA website under “Find a PT.” More people than before are shopping around for good therapists, but most of the time they look at location and what is covered by insurance to guide decisions on choosing a PT, not necessarily a PT to fit their needs. When researching a PT, a nice place to start is apta.org under “Find a PT.” There you can search by area code and look at specialties. If you’re looking for someone that treats sports injuries versus strokes the biographies will assist you in finding the right PT.
When calling to make an appointment ask questions:
-Are they familiar with treating your condition?
-Is the treatment one on one or in a group?
-How long are treatments?
-What are their treatment philosophies and style?
-Are treatments provided by licensed personnel such as a PT or PTA?
If you don’t have a good recommendation from a friend or family member, hopefully this will help you in selecting the right PT for you.
MoniqueSerpasPT
My name is Monique Serpas, PT, DPT, OCS. I am a physical therapist and board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist practicing at the Southeast Louisiana Healthcare System in New Orleans, LA. I realize how difficult it can be to overcome an injury or manage a chronic condition and am focused on helping my clients achieve wellness through a physically active lifestyle. I treat orthopaedic, balance, and vestibular disorders and practice using a combination of hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education. This enables my patients to assist in their own recovery and injury prevention. I also have developed fall prevention and golf-related rehab programs in the past. I hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University (2004). I am a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA), and the Orthopaedic and Neurology sections of the APTA.
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October 17, 2010
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