Physical Therapy: The Best Value in Orthopedic Healthcare

Let me tell you about one of my recent patients.  He was out for a round of golf, grounded the club a little too hard, and felt pain slice through his back.  He did what most people would do - scheduled an appointment with his primary care physician.  His PCP couldn’t do anything to help him, but he referred him to an orthopedic surgeon, who then referred him to physical therapy.  He ended up in a big box physical therapy clinic, hoping that this would finally be what he needed to get out of pain.

Imagine his disappointment when his first two sessions were only 30 minutes long, less than half the time was spent with a physical therapist, and it seemed like all he was doing was exercises with an aide that he could have done alone at home.  Then - the shock - a bill for $700!  He hadn’t met his deductible, so this bill was all on him.  He couldn’t go to PT 2-3 times per week at that rate, especially when he didn’t feel like he was getting any benefit.  He canceled his appointments. 

Through a friend, he eventually ended up at Inspired Athletx and was surprised by the stark contrast to his first physical therapy experience.  He could get four 60 minute sessions, spending one-on-one time with his physical therapist, receiving active treatment, all for less than he’d spent on two 30 minute sessions at his first PT?  At the end of his first session, he felt the difference, and the value, of cash based physical therapy.  

Here’s why we deliver the best value in orthopedic healthcare:

1. Get Seen Today - in Minnesota, you have direct access to physical therapy, meaning you do not need a referral from your physician.  By skipping unnecessary primary care and orthopedic surgeon appointments (and the unnecessary medical imaging that goes with them), you’ll save time and money. 
2. Feel Better on Day 1 - Guaranteed!  Our manual therapy based approach ensures that you will feel and move better after your very first session. 
3. Long Term Results - Your physical therapist will give you the knowledge, skills, resources, and confidence to keep your body feeling and performing at its best, all while preventing future injuries or exacerbations of a chronic issue.
4. It’s All About You - Healthcare should be between a patient and they’re provider, not dictated by a health insurance company that cares more about their bottom line than their clients wellbeing.  We give you the care you need to feel and perform at your best, not the bare minimum care that your insurance company is willing to pay for.
5. Transparent Pricing - We’ve all gotten a medical bill that is - surprise - way higher than anticipated!  Especially if you have a high deductible plan, it can feel like you’re always paying out of pocket for your healthcare visits, on top of your monthly premiums.  This is especially frustrating when you know that your health insurance would only be paying the clinic a fraction of the price that they’re charging, but you’re stuck with the whole bill.  We don’t like to play games with insurance and we don’t think what you pay for healthcare should be a surprise.  By eliminating insurance from the equation, we are able to provide you with higher quality care, at a lower and transparent price.   

To learn more, check out this blog from the archives, or click here to schedule your physical therapy evaluation.