Lifestyle Physical Therapy

Your comfort is our top priority. Please do what makes you feel the most comfortable and safe. If you prefer, our therapists will wear a mask as well.

If you don’t have insurance, don’t worry. We offer cash services and are happy to work within your means by establishing payment plans as needed. Cash services include per treatment session as well as prepaid plans in the forms of punch cards for a variety of services.

You will have a designated Physical Therapist that will manage your care. You will see the Physical Therapist the majority of the time and you will also work with a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant during some of the visits as well.

Most physical therapy appointments in our office last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

Each person is different with differing needs, therefore you and your assigned therapist will make a game plan together to determine the best length of time to get you back to your lifestyle. For reference, an average timeframe for a physical therapy plan of care is 4-6 weeks.

Most insurances cover at least some portion of physical therapy, whether it be a numbered visit limit or a certain dollar amount, although you may still have a copay or out of pocket maximum before insurance will cover the full amount. Every insurance is different, call today to check your insurance benefits for physical therapy!

You should start physical therapy any time you have had an injury, are going to have surgery, are trying to avoid surgery, or have a lingering ache/pain that just won’t give up. Our Physical Therapists are trained to treat a variety of pain mechanisms and issues, and can help you to avoid further injury and pain.

Our billing is managed locally with a company called HighPoint-IT. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call and discuss any concerns, make a payment, or set up a payment plan with HighPoint-IT at (208) 500-3400.

Yes! Your referral is good no matter who it is written from or to. We would love the opportunity to see you and work with you to reach your goals.

Idaho is a direct access state meaning that a referral is not required to receive physical therapy services. However, many insurance companies continue to require referrals for insurance to pay for physical therapy services. The need for a referral, therefore, is largely determined by insurance. Please call us or your insurance company if you are wondering if you need a referral.

Physical therapy treats a variety of conditions. Most commonly, people may think of post-operative care after surgery such as a joint replacement, lumbar fusion, or rotator cuff repair. Physical therapy is also beneficial prior to surgery as it helps to build strength and normalize joint motion to make recovery quicker and less painful. Physical therapy is a non-invasive approach that can be used to treat nearly all forms of pain that originate not only in joints and muscles, but also central pain such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia. Physical therapy can help you get back to what you love and regain independence after life-changing events such as an amputation or stroke. Even when you are performing at your highest level, physical therapy can be used to reduce the risk of injury and enhance performance.

A home exercise program (HEP) is a collection of exercises which your therapist will give you that need to be completed at home when you are not in therapy. At most, people will attend physical therapy for 3 hours per week. Diligent completion of your HEP will allow you to make progress much more quickly so that your time in therapy can be utilized to progress your treatment plan. These exercises are important to complete frequently at first. As you progress, these exercises then become part of a maintenance program. Some people will need to complete them daily after graduating from PT, while others may only need to as symptoms arise.

There are a variety of treatments and interventions performed in physical therapy. Some of which include range of motion and stretching, strengthening, gait and balance training, postural training, aerobic training to improve aerobic capacity, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, tractioning, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), myofascial decompression (“cupping”), dry needling, neuromuscular reeducation, desensitization and mirror training, and physical modalities such as heat, ice, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and more. Each treatment plan will be individually tailored to best meet your needs and help you reach your goals.

The amount of physical you need will vary significantly based on what you are being seen for, the severity of your condition, your overall health, and your willingness to complete home exercise programs and recommended activities outside of physical therapy. This will be determined on your first appointment and re-evaluated on a weekly basis as you improve and work toward your goals.

Each visit will typically last 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Please wear comfortable shoes and loose fitting clothing that can be moved to expose the area your therapist will be working on. For example, please wear a tank top or t-shirt if you will be seen for your neck or shoulder and wear loose fitting pants or shorts if you will be seen for your ankle or knee.

Please bring your completed paperwork, insurance cards, photo ID, and your referral if you were provided one.

For your first visit, please arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment with your paperwork completed. You will be seen by your physical therapist for the initial examination at which time you and your therapist will discuss your medical history, your current complaints/problems, and your goals for therapy. During the initial examination, your therapist will observe your posture and movement patterns and perform a variety of tests including palpation, range of motion, strength assessments, neurological screenings, and more. The outcomes of these tests and measures will allow your therapist to develop an effective plan of care that will get you back to the lifestyle that you love. This plan will include how often you will need to come to therapy, how many weeks of therapy will be required, how to use a home exercise program to improve your condition, and ultimately what outcomes to expect.