PT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

When people come into my clinic there are some common questions that people ask. Being that Maven Clinics are all found inside gyms, we get a few questions that other clinic may not hear that often. Here are a few examples.


PT Frequently Asked Questions: 

1. When do I know that I need therapy?
Usually I recommend that patients receive therapy when their injury (or condition) is inhibiting their normal daily activities such as walking, sleeping, running, exercising, cooking, driving. Often times people will ignore their problems until it starts to interfere with their everyday life, which leads to the next question.

2. My pain isn't stopping me from my normal activity but it still bothers me, do I need therapy?
Yes! Why live your life in pain?? Prevent the injury from getting worse, get treatment so that you can move on with your life. Pain is a signal from your body that something is wrong. It is usually a good idea not to ignore signs, like a red light at an intersection. Consider pain a big red light for your body.

3. Do I need a prescription? I don't have time to go back to my doctor.
Depends, most of the time no, you don't need it. But certain plans DO require it, but 90% of insurance plans in NJ DO NOT require a prescription. NJ is a Direct Access state, which means it is legal to go straight to a PT without a prescription. Medicare patients, unfortunately, DO need a prescription.. sorry!

4. What exercises or machines can I use out here that wont hurt me? How do I use them? (One of those MAVEN only questions)
That really depends on what you are looking to gain from the exercises and how you are performing the exercises. All MAVEN PT's are either CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists) or in the process of being certified, so we are a great resource for you. Also we will be having a....

INJURY FREE RESISTANCE TRAINING WORKSHOP
700 Palisadium Dr.
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Dance Studio 1
January 15th, 2011
12:30PM - 1:30 PM

The seminar will be taught by Taylor Lee DPT, CSCS. With over 10 years of training and fitness experience! The seminar will be fun and interactive and is absolutely free! Come and bring your friends!