This post could have gone in MS Treatments and Symptoms, or in The Wellness Room. I have commented about it in several other posts: one post about many appointments, and in some exercise check in posts.
But, I decided to start a post specifically about PT.
Per my request, my local doctor referred me to physical therapy. My MS Specialist, my husband, and myself have all noticed declines or weakness in various areas.
My initial appointment was on Tuesday this week. The physical therapist began with an evaluation or assessment of my abilities and my needs (posture, gait, range of motion, strength, mobility, etc). She had me do some exercises there and she printed out a series of six exercises that she instructed me to do at home daily.
After the assessment, etc, and checking on my insurance coverage, they recommended that I come back twice per week for six weeks, for a total of 12 appointments. Although insurance coverage helps, there is a $50 copay per visit, for a total out-of-pocket charge of $600 for me. I decided to go ahead and do it -- that my mobility is worth it. They gave me a 10% discount because I paid it upfront at the first visit.
My second visit is scheduled for today. Most weeks, I'll go Mondays and Wednesdays.
I have a high respect for physical therapists and their field. Although it's been more than 10 years, I've received physical therapy a number of times in the past, during MS flares with big mobility symptoms. They have greatly helped both my mobility and some severe dizziness that I experienced in 2002.
I am hopeful that I can regain some of what I've lost and that I will be motivated to continue the exercises after the six weeks are over to help me to retain the abilities that I have. My MS Specialist often tells me that one effective way to delay progression is to exercise regularly.
But, I decided to start a post specifically about PT.
Per my request, my local doctor referred me to physical therapy. My MS Specialist, my husband, and myself have all noticed declines or weakness in various areas.
My initial appointment was on Tuesday this week. The physical therapist began with an evaluation or assessment of my abilities and my needs (posture, gait, range of motion, strength, mobility, etc). She had me do some exercises there and she printed out a series of six exercises that she instructed me to do at home daily.
After the assessment, etc, and checking on my insurance coverage, they recommended that I come back twice per week for six weeks, for a total of 12 appointments. Although insurance coverage helps, there is a $50 copay per visit, for a total out-of-pocket charge of $600 for me. I decided to go ahead and do it -- that my mobility is worth it. They gave me a 10% discount because I paid it upfront at the first visit.
My second visit is scheduled for today. Most weeks, I'll go Mondays and Wednesdays.
I have a high respect for physical therapists and their field. Although it's been more than 10 years, I've received physical therapy a number of times in the past, during MS flares with big mobility symptoms. They have greatly helped both my mobility and some severe dizziness that I experienced in 2002.
I am hopeful that I can regain some of what I've lost and that I will be motivated to continue the exercises after the six weeks are over to help me to retain the abilities that I have. My MS Specialist often tells me that one effective way to delay progression is to exercise regularly.
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