Metrix Physical Therapy

Physical therapy (or physiotherapy) is the diagnosis-based delivery of remedies designed to restore and maintain maximum movement and functional ability throughout one's entire life.

The goal of physical therapy treatment is to maximize movement (functional) potential based upon goals that are established by the patient, his or her physician, and the physical therapist.

A physical therapist is a licensed professional practitioner that:

• Evaluates and manages movement disorders, injuries, and acute or chronic pain conditions
• Helps enhance physical and functional abilities
• Helps prevent the onset of symptoms and progression of functional limitations, impairments and disabilities
• Promotes wellness, fitness and quality of life as it relates to movement and health

Physical therapists must pass the National Physical Therapy Examination after graduating from an accredited physical therapist educational program before they can practice.

Physical therapist education is rigorous, and includes basic science courses such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and specialized courses such as kinesiology, biomechanics, neuroanatomy, human growth and development, pathology, diagnostics, physical examination techniques, and therapeutic procedures. Physical therapists participate in supervised clinical rotations in addition to classroom and laboratory instruction.

Medicare and virtually all other insurance plans will cover physical therapy care. Metrix verifies insurance coverage for every patient prior to the initiation of physical therapy care.

Physical therapy care is individualized care. Length of treatment depends on a number of factors, and is discussed with each patient at the time they are evaluated for treatment. Metrix uses outcomes software that provides a prediction of number of sessions that will be required based upon comparison of an individual case to all other matched cases of care in a national database.

Virtually every individual that has one or more medical problems or health-related conditions that cause chronic, ongoing pain, limit their ability to move, and/or limit the ability to function in daily life may benefit from physical therapy care.

Physical therapists commonly treat the following conditions:

• Recovery from orthopedic surgery
• Back and neck pain
• Shoulder, knee, elbow and wrist (joint) conditions
• Biomechanical problems and muscular control
• All manner of sport-related injuries
• Neurological conditions
• Vestibular, gait and balance conditions

Your physician may prescribe non-physical therapy interventions in an effort to reduce pain related symptoms. Pharmaceutical, massage, chiropractic, and other therapeutic approaches may provide symptom relief. However, if the underlying cause is not adequately treated, the problem or condition may resurface.

It is vital to treat the cause, not just the symptoms. We believe that, if an individual exhibits a functional (movement) deficit, all other intervention alternatives (pharmaceutical, massage, chiropractic, and other therapeutic approaches) will ultimately prove to be inadequate.

In Illinois, a consumer may consult with a physical therapist without a physician prescription. This may be an appropriate prelude to a physician visit, and may also be an appropriate intervention for any consumer who has suffered an injury that demands attention. Insurance companies will typically not pay for physical therapy care without a physician prescription. Remember, a physician prescription (referral) may be taken to any physical therapy provider.

If you would like to schedule a no-charge physical therapy consult, please click here.

We believe that age-appropriate long-term relief is attainable for virtually every individual that:

• Actively participates in their care and works toward attainment of pre-treatment goals
• Incorporates all important strengthening and conditioning remedies recommended by a physical therapist in their daily living routine-during their time in the clinic and afterwards
• Avoids specific behaviors that may relate to posture, gait, or other detrimental activities identified for them by a physical therapist

You may call our physical therapy clinic at 847-562-0500, or click here to request an appointment

A physical therapist maintains contact with the patient's physician during the rehabilitation process and sends a final report upon discharge from care.