www.Ups tatePhys i c i ansSC . com | www.Hea l thL i nksUps tate. com | 39 derstand the benefits of physical therapy and what to expect early in the treatment phases of their care. These insights allow patients to advocate for their own health and empower them to research and choose the right provider. When their doctor’s medical knowledge and skills work in concert with the work of the physical therapist, the pain being experienced can be more quickly addressed and the need for opioids reduced or eliminated. Also, an effective treatment plan can sometimes eliminate the need for further medical imaging and the involvement of a specialist, saving money for the patient. Money can be an issue, but most insurance plans cover physical therapy, and, because South Carolina is a direct access state, a patient is not initially required to have a referral from a doctor. Every insurance plan is different, and Excel explains the specific benefits of each plan before initiating treatment. Patients who do not have medical insurance have a choice of payment options and special self-pay rates. The highly trained physical therapists at Excel Rehab & Sports understand that pain and the many conditions their patients face affect their daily routines and their hopes for the future. Excel’s certified physical, occupational and hand-therapy teams regularly treat sprains and strains, fractures, multitrauma injuries, amputations, joint replacements, balance retraining, arthritis and a multitude of other conditions. Through their hands-on manual therapy, an uplifting and supportive environment and direct communication before, during and after discharge, therapists become true partners in health care as their patients’ coach, motivator, advisor and friend. Perhaps Bright summed it up best: “Every patient becomes part of the Excel Rehab & Sports family and supportive community. In doing so, we are different, and the experience and outcomes are different, too. Our goal is to become the most trusted therapy provider in each community we serve. To that end, the Excel Rehab & Sports physical therapy model has forged a new and valuable pathway to recovery.” For more information, call 864-654-2001 or visit excelrehabsports.com to schedule an appointment or FREE SCREENING. EARLY DIAGNOSIS PAYS OFF Patient has an initial meeting with doctors Physical therapy can reduce pain and help maximize outcome potential following a surgical procedure. Patients with pain want elective surgery but cannot be scheduled at this time PRE-SURGICAL PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IMPACTS OUTCOMES POST-SURGERY. PHYSICAL THERAPY AS A PATHWAY TO RECOVERY Pain left untreated can have devastating long-term effects. Patients who cannot pursue the surgical treatment they desire can benefit from physical therapy to rebuild strength, stamina, and mobility that has been lost and prevent future deficits. A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH Patient follows up with doctors Patient might undergo diagnostics, such as X RAY or MRI Patient might see a specialist MAXIMIZES OUTCOMES FOR TODAY & TOMORROW'S RECOVERY A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH MAXIMIZES OUTCOMES FOR RECOVERY Source: Aetna; Virginia Mason Medical Center
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