Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can PT help if I've been told that my condition will eventually require surgery?

Yes! You might need surgery in the future, or you might not! It's not uncommon for people we work with to have been told that they'll need surgery to fully recover to a point when surgery is no longer a consideration. We also have patients who have been told that surgery is in their future when that was a completely wrong recommendation! Just because your pain might be severe or chronic doesn't mean surgery is the answer. And even if you do end up needing surgery, doing PT beforehand means you'll go into the surgery in a much better state and have an easier recovery afterward.

Q: What sets 901PT apart?

We Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptom. Most clinics treat where it hurts. We dig deeper. Every evaluation starts with understanding your movement, your history, and your lifestyle so we can identify what's actually driving your pain and not just manage it.

Question 1

How do you track progress throughout the training program?

Accepted Answer

Our trainers use a combination of measurements, fitness assessments, and regular check-ins to track your progress. We believe in celebrating milestones and adjusting your program as needed to ensure you continue to make strides toward your goals.

Question 2

Can PT help if I've been told that my condition will eventually require surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You might need surgery in the future, or...... you might not! It's not uncommon for people we work with to have been told that they'll need surgery to fully recover to a point when surgery is no longer a consideration.

We also have patients who have been told that surgery is in their future when that was a completely wrong recommendation! Just because your pain might be severe or chronic doesn't mean surgery is the answer.

And even if you do end up needing surgery, doing PT beforehand means you'll go into the surgery in a much better state and have an easier recovery afterward.

Question 3

What can I expect during an evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Your PT will start out by going over your intake form with you to get clarity on your history, symptoms, habits, and goals. It's important to us that we have time to hear from you and gain clarity on what's brought you here. They'll also check in with you about other aspects of your health that affect recovery, like your nutrition, exercise, and sleep habits.

Next, your PT will give you a comprehensive physical assessment to test your strength and mobility, analyze your movement patterns, and get to the underlying root cause for why you're experiencing pain or limitations.

From there, your PT will put together a custom recovery & performance plan that will get you from where you are right now to where you want to be. You'll discuss what this plan looks like and What you can expect going forward in terms of things you'll be working on at home and what you'll work on together in future sessions.

Question 4

Do I need a prescription to see a PT?

Accepted Answer

Direct Access

Question 5

Will I see the same PT each time?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our mission is to keep you healthy and active for a lifetime, and we need to form an individual relationship with you to do that.

We prioritize that relationship by scheduling you with the same PT each time, giving you access to your PT in between sessions via email and text, and we encourage you to see this as the beginning of a long term partnership in your ongoing health goals.

Question 6

What if I'm really hurting?

Accepted Answer

Your Body Is More Resilient Than You Think. If you've been dealing with pain for a long time, it's easy to start feeling like your body is broken or that certain things just aren't possible for you anymore. We hear that a lot. One of the most important things we do is help you understand what's actually going on and rebuild your confidence in what your body can do. Most of our patients leave feeling stronger and more capable than they did before they got hurt.

Question 7

What is treatment like?

Accepted Answer

60 Minutes, One-on-One, Every Visit. At most clinics you'll spend part of your session with a tech or assistant, and your actual PT might check in for 15 minutes if you're lucky. At 901PT every session is a full hour with your Doctor of Physical Therapy, the same person every time, so nothing gets lost and your care keeps moving forward.

Question 8

What sets 901PT apart?

Accepted Answer

We Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptom

Most clinics treat where it hurts. We dig deeper. Every evaluation starts with understanding your movement, your history, and your lifestyle so we can identify what's actually driving your pain and not just manage it.

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