Integrated Health Center - Alexandria, Minnesota

what to expect

Integrated Health Center
418 3rd Avenue East
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
(320) 762-2311

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Chiropractic • Physical Therapy

Chiropractic

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a health profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms of legs and headaches.

Will My Chiropractic Adjustment be Painful?.

Chiropractic adjustments rarely cause discomfort. However, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise) that usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.

Is Chiropractic Care Appropriate for Everyone?

Doctors of chiropractic may assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine when chiropractic treatment is appropriate or when it is not appropriate. Chiropractors will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient’s condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care team.

Physical Therapy

How Do I Know if I Need Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy aides in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions including:
            -Mobility and Transfers
            -Loss of Balance and Falls
            -Post Surgical and Non-Surgical Rehabilitation for the hip, knee, back and neck
            -T.E.N.S. and Muscle Stimulation programs
            -Rotator Cuff injuries
            -Strokes
            -Parkinson’s Disease
            -Range of Motion and Muscle Re-Education
            -And More!

Visit with your doctor, or call Integrated Health Center, to see if Physical Therapy with Advantage Rehab could be of service to you!

What Does a Physical Therapy Treatment Involve?

Each person’s treatment plan is tailored to their specific needs. Some treatments you may encounter include ultrasound therapy, a massage, manual therapy, traction and exercises. During the course of your treatments, the Physical Therapists will provide you with the tools you need to continue strengthening on your own.

How Much Time do Treatments Take?

The initial evaluation can take up to an hour. After the initial evaluation, average treatment sessions take between thirty and forty-five minutes. Sessions usually take place two to three times a week. Most patients are able to achieve their goals within one to two months of regular treatments.

Do I Need a Doctor’s Referral to See the Physical Therapist?

Some insurance companies require a doctor’s order for Physical Therapy services with Advantage Rehab, Inc. Others allow services up to 90 days without a doctor’s order. The best way to determine what your insurance company requires is to call them and ask.

Is Physical Therapy Covered by Insurance?

Each insurance plan covers different portions of Physical Therapy treatments. Major insurance companies such as Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota are accepted, along with other minor companies. Co- Pays and deductibles may apply to services provided. The best way to determine your eligibility for Physical Therapy is to call your insurance company and ask specifically if services provided by Advantage Rehab, Inc. would be covered by your personal insurance plan.

Advantage Rehab will do in-home therapy for those who can’t travel and live within the Alexandria area. Please call (320) 762-2311 and ask about making these arrangements if needed.