Frequently asked customer questions
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is a healthcare specialty focused on helping people regain movement, strength, and function after injuries, surgeries, or due to chronic health conditions. Physical therapists use exercise programs, hands-on techniques, and specialized equipment to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall physical performance. Treatment plans are customized for each patient's specific condition, abilities, and recovery objectives, supporting their journey toward optimal physical health and independence.
What services does Saburi Physical Therapy offer?
Saburi Physical Therapy provides personalized treatment plans and manual therapy to help patients overcome physical limitations and achieve optimal health. We specialize in treating back and neck pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic conditions like sciatica and fibromyalgia. Our services include therapeutic exercises, pain management, core strengthening, and shoulder rehabilitation. We focus on comprehensive assessments, patient education, and individualized care to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries.
What should I expect during my initial evaluation?
Your therapist will conduct an evaluation of your condition lasting between 60–90 minutes. The evaluation is necessary to create a program designed to specifically address your needs for maximum recovery. If the therapist concludes that physical therapy is necessary, they will then create a personalized plan of care so that your physical therapy treatment can begin.
What does physical therapy help with?
- Recover from sports injury or surgery
- Pain management
- Improve range of motion and decrease stiffness
- Work on balance and help decrease falls
- Manage chronic conditions and injuries
- Learn how to use assistive devices
- Improve posture and regain strength
Do I need a physician's referral?
We operate in a direct-access state: if your insurance plan authorizes self-referral to physical therapy, a physician referral is not necessary for you to be seen by a licensed therapist. Please check with your health insurance, as many health insurance plans require a physician's referral for therapy to be covered. We also offer treatment and services that do NOT require a referral and are available on a self-pay basis.
How does physical therapy benefit my health and wellness?
Physical therapy offers numerous health and wellness benefits, including improved strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility. With personalized treatment plans, physical therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions including chronic pain, neurological disorders, and arthritis.
Can physical therapy help with sciatica?
Yes. Sciatica is pain that occurs with irritation or pressure on the sciatic nerve, radiating from the low back down the hips, buttocks, and legs. Physical therapy helps decrease pain by addressing the causes and improving function. Our physical therapists focus on posture correction and teach correct movement patterns to decrease pressure on the sciatic nerve. Emphasis is given to strengthening muscles of the lower back, hips, and legs. Tension in muscles around the sciatic nerve is reduced with stretching and flexibility exercises. Pain-relieving modalities like ultrasound and electric stimulation can be used to help control pain symptoms.
Can physical therapy help treat a pinched nerve?
A pinched nerve causes sharp pain, tingling and numbness (pins-and-needles sensation), and weakness in the affected area. A pinched nerve can be caused by various conditions such as spinal stenosis, bone spurs, arthritis, or herniated discs. Physical therapy can help relieve symptoms with manual therapy, active-release techniques, spinal mobilizations, and McKenzie techniques. Saburi Physical Therapy's staff can help develop tailored exercise routines to decrease pain, provide education and guidance on posture, and guide lifestyle modifications to achieve the best outcomes.
Will insurance cover physical therapy?
Yes, most health insurance plans cover physical therapy. Coverage depends on network participation, plan type, medical necessity, and referral. Prior to scheduling a visit, Saburi Physical Therapy will reach out to your insurance provider regarding your individual benefit details to get a breakdown of deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket costs.
What insurance is accepted by Saburi Physical Therapy in Houston, TX?
We accept most insurance plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, AARP, United Healthcare, Old Surety, USAA, and GPM Health and Life.
How often will I receive treatment?
The frequency of your visits will be determined after your initial evaluation, but most patients have three visits each week scheduled.
How long is each visit?
Each visit will last 45–75 minutes on average. Times vary depending on the treatment and exercises being performed.
What should I wear?
We recommend comfortable clothing.
What are the provisions of the Direct Access Law in Texas?
Texas law allows physical therapists to provide direct physical therapy evaluation and treatment services for a period of up to 10–15 consecutive business days. If treatment is needed beyond the allowed period, a healthcare provider will need to evaluate the treatment plan and give a referral. Once the healthcare provider submits a referral, treatment can continue as needed.
What if I do not have insurance?
Saburi Physical Therapy offers a self-pay rate, which is due at the time of service.
