Things You'll Need:
- Doctor referral
- Physical therapist
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Step 1
njit.eduYou can find a physical therapist by asking your doctor for a referral. Be sure to get a list of physical therapists that accept your insurance from your either your insurance company or your doctor.
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Step 2
Use the American Physical Therapy Association website directory to find a physical therapist close to you. Go to the website, listed below in the resources section, and click on "Find a PT."
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Step 3
painetworks.comIf you know a friend who has had physical therapy, find out if your friend had a positive experience and if he/she would recommend that physical therapist for you.
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Step 4
Physical therapists treat people recovering from and coping with stroke, heart attack, arthritis, and sports injuries. You don't need to be severely injured to benefit from physical therapy. Physical therapists help people cope with both minor and major injuries and chronic and acute illnesses. If your injury or condition is not serious, you can find a physical therapist in an an outpatient rehabilitation clinic.
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Step 5
physicaltherapycrossing.comIf you have a serious condition that requires inpatient therapeutic care, try to find a physical therapist at a rehabilitation hospital. Rehabilitation hospitals specialize in physical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapy. You will find a high quality of care at a rehabilitation hospital, especially if the hospital has a positive reputation.
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Step 6
Speaking from personal experience, finding a physical therapist is very easy. Following through with the treatment recommendations can be stressful and painful but you will be happy that you do. I volunteer as a rehabilitation aid at a rehabilitation hospital and I frequently see former patients return to thank their therapists for all their help and encouragement. Some of those former patients could barely walk on their own two feet and they return with confidence and strength.
