Patient Information

Physical therapy is a medical, hands-on approach to alleviating pain and restoring proper function to your body through various treatments and/or exercises. Our physical therapists are trained experts in musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and work closely with other medical physicians. Our physical therapists evaluate your movement patterns, identify the cause of your pain, and work to minimize or eliminate it completely.

Because every patient’s condition and pain may be unique, our physical therapist will employ the necessary gentle hands-on techniques, exercises, and equipment to alleviate pain and to restore proper function to your body. Our overall goal is to restore pain-free mobility and function while minimizing the chance of re-injury or reemerging pain.

We really require a little more information before determining if physical therapy is the right route in treating your condition and/or pain. We will work closely with your physician to investigate all possible options and make a determination based on that data. If physical therapy is a viable option, we will let you know and schedule you for treatment if you so choose. Contact Us at your convenience to discuss your condition and first consultation.

The ultimate aim of physical therapy is to alleviate pain. Unfortunately, in some instances, restoring your mobility may lead to some discomfort, especially in the early stages of treatment, but can fluctuate depending on the condition(s) being treated. Soreness is common in cases where muscles have atrophied or are recovering.

Should you ever experience any increase in pain, whether during or after treatments, please communicate it immediately to your physical therapist. We shoot for the quickest recovery to get you pain-free and back to normal fast.

We make booking appointments super easy. Simply give us a call at the location of your choice, and our friendly office personnel will schedule you at a time that is convenient for you. We do offer morning and afternoon appointments to best accommodate those with busy lifestyles but still recommend booking as far in advance as possible to secure your spot during prime times.

If you have your prescription and insurance cards available when you call, we can verify your insurance benefits and provide you with an estimate of coverage in a matter of minutes.

First Visit Checklist:

• A prescription, if referred, for physical therapy from your referring physician, ARNP, or PA.
• Insurance Information / Insurance Card
• Printed and filled out patient forms. If you're unsure which ones you need, give us a call.
• In the event of an automobile accident or worker’s compensation claim, bring any case manager or insurance adjuster contact information including his/her name, contact phone numbers, and claim number.
• Show up 15 minutes early to complete any outstanding paperwork allowing you maximum time for your evaluation.
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access and full range-of-motion to your problem area(s).

The short answer: Yes, your insurance provider typically covers physical therapy treatments. To verify coverage, give the office of your choice a call, and our friendly office personnel will contact your insurance provider to help you determine your coverage.

Should your insurance carrier not cover the planned treatments, we do offer flexible self-pay options to ensure you get the medical treatments you need and deserve.

If you don't carry insurance or have maxed out your benefits, we do offer flexible self-pay options that typically allow you to pay as you go. Get with our offices for more information or to verify insurance options available to you.

We prefer that you dress comfortably with clothes that allow easy access and full range-of-motion to the problem area(s) to allow our physical therapist to examine you fully. Athletic shoes are often the best choice dependent on the necessary treatments. We also advise you to bring hair ties in case you want to pull your hair up during treatments.

Typically, initial sessions lasts from 60 to 75 minutes allowing for detailed explanations and full evaluation of your problem area(s). Subsequent sessions run from 30 to 45 minutes depending on progress and a few other variables. These are estimates; actual times will be based on your specific needs which will be discussed with you by your physical therapist.

We will require additional details in order to determine the extent of physical therapy you require. We will collaborate with your referring physician, when necessary, and create a plan-of-action on your initial visit to give you an anticipated number of sessions to get your life back on track.

Physical therapists must have years of collegiate-level training in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology and many of the other medical sciences. Our physical therapists have graduated from accredited physical therapy programs and are properly licensed and/or certified in their states of practice. Our physical therapists possess a minimum of a masters degree and have years of experience practicing under other licensed physical therapists.

Rest assured that we know what we're doing when it comes to alleviating bodily pains and discomforts to maximize your quality of life.

Yes! In fact, we recommend that you continue a maintenance program once you've completed all recommended physical therapy sessions under our supervision. We will create a home-exercise program for you to help you to help you maintain, and in some instances, increase your level of function and comfort.

In both Kansas and Oklahoma, Physical Therapists are accessible to you by direct access, meaning you do not have to wait for a physician's referral in order to obtain services. Direct Access is a huge benefit to you in that if you have pain or an injury that you believe could be remedied by physical therapy services, you do not have to wait to see a doctor and then wait to get in to see the clinicians at Guymon Physical Therapy and Wellness. In most cases, the sooner you begin treatments, the better your overall recovery will be and the greater the chance of full recovery.

Please visit with out staff for all of the details regarding direct access.