FAQs

The answer is no!

Direct Access refers to your legal right to be treated by a physical therapist without a prescription or physician referral, so if you don’t have a prescription for physical therapy, there is nothing to worry about!

All fifty states and the District of Columbia have rules enabling patients “Direct Access” to physical therapy services and programs. You can contact a physical therapist without a physician’s prescription or referral.

According to “The Patient’s Bill of Rights” law, you can choose what physical therapy clinic you want for your care.

Although a lot of physicians recommend a physical therapy clinic they may prefer, you are under no obligation to go to that clinic. No medical practitioner, insurance company, or other entity can insist you attend a physical therapy clinic. The choice is yours to make!

Your basic patient rights include these:

• The right to information about quality: You can look up information about medical practitioners’ credentials, statistics regarding hospitals and clinics, and what your health plan covers in easy-to-understand language. The right to choose a healthcare provider: Besides your primary healthcare provider, this also covers specialists, including physical therapists.
• The right to emergency services: You can’t be denied treatment in an emergency.
• The right to make decisions: It’s up to you to decide which course of treatment you want to follow.
• The right to respect: You must be treated with respect regardless of sex, age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
• The right to confidentiality: Your health information is private and cannot be released without your consent.
• The right to complain: All providers (insurance, physicians, clinics and hospitals, etc.) must have a grievance procedure.

All fifty states and the District of Columbia have made a ruling enabling patients “Direct Access” to physical therapy services and programs. This means you can contact a physical therapist directly without a physician’s prescription or referral.

Scheduling an appointment at Hopstown Physical Therapy in Beaverton, OR is easier than ever! We offer a convenient location and appointment times. We have morning and evening appointments available to meet the demands of your busy schedule.

Call us today at (503) 626-6587 or click here to request an appointment.

Physical therapists primarily measure your impairments and your functional limitations.

Impairments include:

• Weakness
• Loss of motion
• Pain
• Paresthesias (numbness, tingling, pins, needles, etc.)

Functional limitations include:

• Laying down
• Sleep
• Rolling over
• Getting into and out of bed
• Sitting
• Getting up and down from sitting
• Standing/Walking
• Going up and down stairs
• Running
• Recreational activities
• etc

Tracking your impairments and functional abilities gives your physical therapist objective information to compare with initial measurements. Additionally, your reports and personal experiences help to validate your improvements and clue your therapist to regressions or further areas to focus on prior to being discharged from physical therapy.

The bottom line is that you should notice improvements in how you feel and function throughout your physical therapy plan of care. If you are not progressing as anticipated, your therapist will reassess your condition or make recommendations for further testing or treatments, to help you continue on a path of recovery.

Your initial physical therapy evaluation will be 45 minutes long. After that, each physical therapy session will last between 45-75 minutes, depending on where you are in the recovery process. The frequency of your weekly appointments will be determined by your physical therapist, which is dependent on your individual diagnosis, the level of irritability of your condition, and your ability to progress independently between physical therapy visits. Your physical therapist will discuss this in detail with you, so you fully understand the plan of care moving forward.

Your therapist may want to see you more often in the early stages of your care to assess your progress and confirm your treatment plan. It is common to see your therapist twice a week initially and then make your appointments more spaced out as you progress through treatment.

We understand that dealing with insurance can be complicated; therefore, Hopstown Physical Therapy will gladly assist you and answer all of your insurance questions. It is important for you to also contact your insurance carrier to determine your physical therapy coverage depending on your specific policy.

Visit our insurance plans page for additional information, and please do not hesitate to contact our Hopstown Physical Therapy Beaverton, OR physical therapy office with any questions.

Our clinic has cash-pay options for you if you do not have health insurance, or if you have a high-deductible health care plan, or if you have exhausted all your healthcare dollars for the calendar year. Our cash-pay rates are very competitive, reasonable, and are due at the time of service.

Please contact our Hopstown Physical Therapy Beaverton, OR clinic and speak to our front desk staff about our cash-pay rates and possible payment plans.

There are a few things we ask all patients to bring with them on their first visit to our office.

• Please go online and fill out our intake forms, OR print the forms out, complete them, and bring them with you for your initial evaluation. If you cannot do this or do not have access to a printer/computer, please allow extra time to fill these out upon arrival.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork so that you can maximize your time in your evaluation.
• Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your problem areas.
• If you intend to use insurance, please bring your insurance information (we will need to make a copy of your insurance card).
• Please bring any referrals, prescriptions, and test results from your referring physician, or other medical practitioners.
• In case of an automobile accident or worker’s compensation claim, bring any case manager or insurance adjuster’s contact names, phone numbers, and the claim number.

Please have your prescription and insurance card available when you call our office. This will allow us to verify your insurance benefits and provide you with an estimate of physical therapy coverage.

Any appointments that are missed and not rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance will incur a non-refundable charge of 75 dollars.

Physical therapists are the experts in musculoskeletal conditions. They are trained in the ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal conditions, and have been shown to be as good at identifying numerous musculoskeletal conditions as X-rays and MRI’s. Physical therapists understand what it takes for patients to live a better life by providing hands-on manual therapy care, extensive patient education, and progressive movement-based exercises to improve mobility, strength, and function.

Physical therapists are committed to assisting you in improving and restoring your movement and function, as well as managing pain and reducing the symptoms of a variety of chronic conditions and diseases. Their expertise is in examining the entire person and developing therapeutic interventions to assist you in recovering from injury and preventing future injuries and exacerbations.

At Hopstown Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are experts at the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of body regions and specific injuries, and post-operative conditions. Our physical therapy team is made up of some of the best therapists in the region, who have years of clinical experience, post-professional certifications in manual therapy, are movement experts, and who have the knowledge and experience to not only diagnose your condition better than most, but also take you through the entire care plan to a successful discharge.

Our Beaverton, OR physical therapy clinic takes pride in offering a positive, encouraging environment staffed by well-trained, friendly professionals. We are confident in our ability to help you achieve your goals. At Hopstown Physical Therapy, you will receive the best possible care while achieving the best possible results.

When you come in for your first session at Hopstown Physical Therapy, your physical therapist will conduct an extensive evaluation that includes a detailed history and a thorough physical examination. The initial assessment determines the severity of your injury or illness and aids in determining the source of your symptoms and the factors contributing to your condition. Your physical therapist will determine your appropriateness for further physical therapy and, if appropriate, refer you to other medical professionals if that is deemed the best course of care for you.

The answer is no!

Direct Access refers to your legal right to be treated by a physical therapist without a prescription or physician referral, so if you don’t have a prescription for physical therapy, there is nothing to worry about!

All fifty states and the District of Columbia have rules enabling patients “Direct Access” to physical therapy services and programs. You can contact a physical therapist without a physician’s prescription or referral.

We understand that dealing with insurance can be complicated; therefore, Hopstown Physical Therapy will gladly assist you and answer all of your insurance questions. It is important for you to also contact your insurance carrier to determine your physical therapy coverage depending on your specific policy.

Visit our insurance plans page for additional information, and please do not hesitate to contact our Hopstown Physical Therapy Beaverton, OR physical therapy office with any questions.

Our clinic has cash-pay options for you if you do not have health insurance, or if you have a high-deductible health care plan, or if you have exhausted all your healthcare dollars for the calendar year. Our cash-pay rates are very competitive, reasonable, and are due at the time of service.

Please contact our Hopstown Physical Therapy Beaverton, OR clinic and speak to our front desk staff about our cash-pay rates and possible payment plans.

To ensure that you understand your patient pay responsibilities, we recommend that you contact your insurance carrier to determine your coverage, copayments/coinsurance, and overall plan.

At each visit, our staff will assess your insurance benefits and notify you of your payments.

We accept the following payment methods:

• Cash
• Checks
• Debit card
• Credit card

All copays are collected at the time of service, as well as cash-payments for physical therapy. We also provide payment options based on the individual’s situation and can provide additional information upon request. A $25.00 fee is charged for any checks that are returned for non-payment.

It’s never been easier or more convenient to make an appointment at Hopstown Physical Therapy in Beaverton, OR.

We have morning and evening appointments available to accommodate your hectic schedule.

Our scheduling process is simple, and we provide a convenient location and appointment times. Call us at (503) 626-6587 or click here to make an appointment today.

Wear loose-fitting clothes that are easy to move in and allow easy access to the area causing your symptoms. We also recommend that you wear comfortable shoes or sneakers.

Your initial physical therapy evaluation will be 45 minutes long. After that, each physical therapy session will last between 45-75 minutes, depending on where you are in the recovery process. The frequency of your weekly appointments will be determined by your physical therapist, which is dependent on your individual diagnosis, the level of irritability of your condition, and your ability to progress independently between physical therapy visits. Your physical therapist will discuss this in detail with you, so you fully understand the plan of care moving forward.

Your therapist may want to see you more often in the early stages of your care to assess your progress and confirm your treatment plan. It is common to see your therapist twice a week initially and then make your appointments more spaced out as you progress through treatment.

At Hopstown Physical Therapy, we believe in creating individualized treatment plans for every patient that are based on years of clinical experience, and the best available research. When you visit our clinic, we will evaluate you better than you have ever been evaluated before, and thoroughly educate you on what we feel is going on and how we can help you onto the road to recovery.

At Hopstown Physical Therapy, we seek to learn the ‘whole’ patient. We believe in performing a thorough subjective evaluation prior to a focused objective evaluation that looks at functional movements, mobility, strength, and neurological status. The goal of the evaluation is to be able to identify the painful area, as well as the contributing factors associated with that pain.

Your therapist will then tailor a treatment plan to your specific needs. At Hopstown Physical Therapy, we are manual therapy experts, exercise specialists, and are extensively trained in the ability to diagnose and treat most-all musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body.

You most certainly can!

Physical therapists are experts at evaluating the whole person. This means that we seek to identify all of the factors associated with your condition. We understand the body’s interconnectedness and how a problem in one area may be a symptom pointing to the source of the situation in another.

We are also adept at determining whether you are dealing with one problem or several issues affecting you and your function.

Everyone can benefit from physical therapy, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only thing you need. We believe in collaborating with other healthcare professionals and working with you while another practitioner assists you in getting the results you deserve.

We can discuss your options and help you decide if physical therapy is right for you. Contact us today to learn more about how PT can help you and make an appointment with one of our dedicated staff members.

Physical therapy is intended to relieve pain rather than aggravate it. Your pain levels, however, may fluctuate. Our therapists will clearly define what constitutes “normal” pain and what does not. To facilitate improvements in your overall condition, some situations necessitate exercises or actions that can elicit a pain response.

You may experience some discomfort as a result of using weakened or recovering muscles. Alternatively, due to the nature of the condition, restoring range of motion after surgery can be painful for some. Unfortunately, experiencing a temporary increase in pain may be critical to your recovery. Although it may seem counterintuitive, there are times when increased pain early on can prevent more severe pain later on.

Rest assured that we will do everything possible to reduce your pain and prevent it from worsening during your physical therapy session. Communication with your physical therapist will aid in the reduction of any discomfort you may experience during your physical therapy treatments.

We want you to be pain-free and back to your normal activities as soon as possible, and we will do everything we can to prepare you for any discomfort.

Physical therapists are highly educated professionals who specialize in musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Physical therapists work as part of a healthcare team that includes physicians, surgeons, and other medical professionals.

We also collaborate with other healthcare providers such as chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopaths, and acupuncturists to ensure that your treatment plan is as effective and efficient as possible.

Physical therapists are movement specialists who have received extensive training and education in musculoskeletal disorders and diseases. Physical therapists treat pain and restore function by using their hands.

Physical therapy seeks to restore pain-free mobility and function while preventing recurrence of the injury or pain. Physical therapists provide comprehensive care, from prevention to intervention. Our physical therapists evaluate your movement patterns, identify the source of your pain, and collaborate with you to manage or eliminate it.

While every patient’s condition and pain is different, our physical therapist at Hopstown Physical Therapy will use a variety of targeted manual therapy techniques, exercises, modalities, and equipment to quickly relieve pain and restore function.

You should notice a significant improvement in your mobility, discomfort, and overall function as you progress through your rehabilitation activities.

Keeping track of your pain and mobility levels as you progress through your physical therapy program is an effective way to measure your improvement and progress.

Keeping track of your impairments and functional abilities provides physical therapists with objective data to compare to initial measurements. Furthermore, your reports and personal experiences aid in validating your progress and alerting your therapist to regressions and/or a lack of progress.

The bottom line is that you should notice improvements in how you feel and function throughout therapy. If you are not following an anticipated path of progress, your therapist will reassess the situation or make recommendations for further testing or treatments.

We ask all patients to bring a few items with them on their first visit to our office.

• Please fill out our forms online, then print out the patient forms, fill them out, and bring them with you to your initial evaluation. If you cannot do so or do not have access to a printer/computer, please allow extra time when you arrive to complete these forms.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete any outstanding paperwork so that you can get the most out of your evaluation time.
• Please dress comfortably so you can easily access your problem areas and move around. Please appropriate clothing that would allow for you injured area to be exposed.
• If you plan to use insurance, please bring it with you so we can make a copy of your card for our records.
• Please bring any referrals, prescriptions, or test results from your primary care physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
• Bring the contact names, phone numbers, and claim numbers of any case manager or insurance adjuster in case of an automobile accident or worker’s compensation claim.

When you call our office, please have your prescription and insurance card ready. This will allow us to confirm your insurance benefits and provide you with a coverage estimate.

At Hopstown Physical Therapy, we understand that as we age, our bodies become more vulnerable to certain health risks. Degeneration of our bodies is a normal, natural process that we will all go through. There is no way to avoid all of the changes that come with aging, but staying active and taking care of your health are the most effective ways to reduce or delay the risk of aging-related health conditions.

Age-related changes in strength, joint mobility, tissue flexibility, coordination, and reaction time, for example, will affect our balance and increase our risk of falling. We will investigate your medical history, determine what factors may be contributing to your fall risk, and work with you to restore your function and reduce your risks at our Beaverton, OR clinic.

Aging also has an impact on healing times and your body’s ability to tolerate changes in activity levels. Maintaining your health and function requires you to stay active.

Our team at Hopstown Physical Therapy can assist you if you are looking for physical therapists who understand how to navigate the effects of aging.

For more information, please contact our office right away.

Although there are typical stages of healing, everyone is unique, and so is their ability to heal.

At Hopstown Physical Therapy, you will receive a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. Throughout your recovery, our team will provide constant feedback and allow for program refinement to ensure optimal results.

The most common causes of delayed recovery are attempting to do too much too soon or failing to do enough. Physical therapists thrive when they can find a happy medium. We refine your program and maximize your results in the shortest amount of time possible by using concrete physiological benchmarks and your individual treatment response.

If you have any questions or concerns about the duration of your treatment plan, please consult with your physical therapist. We are here to assist you throughout this process by providing clarity. Throughout each session, we will keep you informed of your progress.

Because each patient’s diagnosis is unique, our therapist will collaborate with you and any other medical or healthcare provider to ensure you get the best results possible.

Our goal is to identify all of the factors that are causing your condition. To gather this information, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation and thorough history and then design a treatment plan that is appropriate for you.

Some people experience relief on the first day; for others, it is a journey filled with ups and downs. It is difficult to predict who you will be until we meet with you and examine your specific situation.

Our team is well-versed in treating all types of musculoskeletal pain and injuries. We’ll give you some pointers to help you understand your condition and what to expect from therapy. These guidelines will include the expected duration of your situation as well as realistic timetables for progress.

Throughout the process, our team is here to help and answer your questions!

Any appointments that are missed and not rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance will incur a non-refundable charge of 75 dollars.