Do I need a referral for physical therapy?

Under Minnesota's direct access law, you may begin physical therapy without a physician referral for up to 90 days. Medicare patients require a referral.

What insurance plans do you accept?

We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medica, UCare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Workers Compensation, and Auto Insurance. Contact us to verify your specific coverage.

How long are physical therapy sessions?

Initial evaluations are 60 minutes. Follow-up treatment sessions are typically 60 minutes and provide one-on-one care with your dedicated therapist.

What conditions do you treat?

We treat a wide range of conditions including orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain, neurological conditions, women's health issues, balance disorders, and pediatric conditions.

How many physical therapy sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies based on your condition, goals, and response to treatment. Most patients attend 2-3 sessions per week for 4-8 weeks before transitioning to a home exercise program.

Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition impacting the nervous system in which patients gradually lose control of their movements. This physical therapy education article is all about Parkinson’s disease. We’re going to discuss its causes, symptoms, and how physical therapy can help treat the condition and its symptoms.

Parkinson’s Disease – Causes & Symptoms

Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disorder that negatively affects a patient’s ability to move. The condition is progressive, meaning symptoms are very mild at the outset (perhaps a small tremor in the hand). Over time, these symptoms increase in severity. Potential signs of Parkinson’s disease include:

Hand tremors
Slow movement
Stiffness
Loss of balance

Parkinson’s disease cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be mitigated with medication, as well as physical therapy.

How Physical Therapy can Help Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which a patient gradually loses control over their mobility and movements. Physical therapy’s goal is to increase mobility and movement – making it a great treatment option for patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. A physical therapist can work with you to examine and understand your symptoms. Using that information, they can then develop a physical therapy exercise program that fits your individual needs.

Twin Cities Physical Therapists

The Twin Cities physical therapists at OrthoRehab Specialists have almost three decades of experience treating patients with a wide variety of conditions and injuries. We have strong, standing relationships with over 600 providers who send us their patients for continued physical rehabilitation care. We also offer direct access to physical therapy for those patients who do not have a referral or prescription. Our primary physical therapy clinics are located in Edina and Minneapolis, but we provide physical therapy care to patients throughout the state of Minnesota. Contact us today to set up your appointment with a skilled physical therapist and improve your mobility today!