FAQ

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapy is non surgical treatment that helps you understand your condition, recover the use of the affected joints and muscles, and help yourself return to work and everyday activity. It includes physical rehabilitation, work hardening, and testing to determine functional capacity, range of motion and level of nerve and muscle function. The type and number of treatments you will need depends on your diagnosis and condition. In many cases, improvement can be achieved simply through appropriate exercise and by learning more about how your body works.

Why Outpatient Physical Therapy?

The goal of outpatient physical therapy is recovery of strength and mobility so you can return to work, activity, and self-sufficiency. The typical treatment lasts from 30 to 60 minutes; your first appointment will include an evaluation by the physical therapist and will last a little longer. Each therapy session will usually include some hands-on manual therapy, movement intervention, or exercise and you will learn and practice injury prevention techniques.

How do I arrange an Appointment?

Simply call the Colorado PTS clinic. Hours are by appointment from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday.

What Should I Bring With Me?

Please bring your prescriptions and any notes or reports from your doctor that describe your condition. Also, bring any x-rays or other test results that your doctor may have given you. If you wear a brace or prosthesis, you should bring it also. If you are being seen for a low back or lower extremity problem, bringing a pair of loose-fitting shorts; it makes things are a lot easier for us and better preserves your modesty than one of those floppy gowns!

What about Emergencies?

If you believe you have re-injured yourself, or if another medical emergency arises, you should contact your regular physician.

What If I Have More Questions?

Don't hesitate to ask your therapist any questions about your treatment. We want you to understand what is happening so that you can learn how to help yourself. If you are unsure of your therapist's instructions or your home exercise program, please call and discuss your concerns.

What About My Regular Doctor?

We do not replace your regular physician. You should continue to consult with him or her for all your medial needs. During your physical therapy treatment, we will communicate frequently with your physician and provide him or her with copies of your evaluation, progress reports, and discharge summary.

What if I Have To Cancel An Appointment?

Simply call the office where the appointment is scheduled and notify the receptionist. Please try to give us 12 hours notice, and preferably 24 hours, so that someone else can use your appointment time.

What About Insurance?

Colorado PTS is a participating provider in Medicare and most other medical insurance plans.  Please be prepared to give our receptionist your insurance information; Colorado PTS will verify your coverage with your insurance carrier and if there are any questions, we will let you know.

How Do I Pay My Portion Of The Bill?

We will discuss payment with you during your first visit. Co-payments for each visit should be paid during the appointment. We will file any necessary

insurance claims and let you know if any additional payment is required.

What Else Do I Need To Know?

Just this: to a large extent, the speed and quality of your recovery depends on you! You are a partner in the treatment plan formed by your therapist and your physician and with hard work and perseverance you will achieve the best possible outcome.

Please contact us at 970-221-1201

 

After experiencing pain in my upper back/neck region, and with "electrical" pain and numbness shooting down my arms, I went to a plethora of doctors in town: an orthopedic doc specializing in the neck region, one specializing in the arm and wrist region, two neurologists, my general doc, and a host of others. I had four MRIs and several other tests. I was hoping for answers and a decrease in pain -- I was desperate. It wasn't until I saw Dr. Tim Flynn that my pain decreased dramatically, and over the course of several months, the pain nearly disappeared. I wish I'd started there! I can't thank him enough. Pain is a debilitating, miserable thing, and it had taken over my life. Now I'm back to work writing, now I’m playing with my children, and now I’m back to smiling.
-- Laura Pritchett, PhD, writer

I am very appreciative of the successful physical therapy I have received in the past year from Dr. Terry Gebhardt. On two separate occasions I have sought Terry’s help to work through some painful and worrisome issues. Both times Terry has proved to be professional, thorough and fully knowledgeable. His time and attention to both of my challenges were finalized quickly and satisfactorily, on one occasion allowing me to avoid surgery entirely. Terry came highly recommended to me and I now recommend him to you.  
-- Regina Cowles

Tim Flynn has been a super PT for me.  Over and over again he has helped me work through various injuries allowing me to get back to running and an active lifestyle. Tim promotes physical fitness and activity and his priority is to keep people moving. He is thorough and methodical in his assessment and treatment. He has taught me numerous stretching and strengthening exercises which have been invaluable to healing and prevention. I highly recommend Tim to any athlete. I highly recommend him to anyone who is in chronic physical pain.
-- Barbara Gotshall

As an avid tennis player and skier, my back takes a lot of pounding.  After years of living with frequent pain which caused periods where I couldn't participate in the activities I love, I knew that something needed to change.  My neurosurgeon recommended Dr. Gebhardt to me.  Through the use of hands-on therapy, Dr. Gebhardt greatly improved the flexibility in my back, and the individualized home exercise program that he developed for me helps me continue to build strength and maintain flexibility day to day.  Thanks to Dr. Gebhardt I no longer worry about the health of my back or the 'pain in my neck;'  I have a new-found physical confidence in the way I approach my daily activities as well as my sports.
-- Mary Lou

I injured my right shoulder at work. Over the next two months, instead of improving, the pain slowly increased until I decided to call a sports doctor. They said I'd probably need X-rays, then likely an MRI. A week before my appointment, a friend suggested I first see a physical therapist and recommended Sheri Quesnel.

After talking to her on the phone, I decided to postpone the doctor's appointment and set up an appointment with Sheri. I'm incredibly glad I did. After the first session - a combination of diagnosis, direct therapy, and education - the pain was significantly reduced. By the end of the second session, a week later, I knew I was on the fast track to recovery.

Now, a month later, most of the pain is gone; my range of motion is nearly back to normal; and I understand my shoulder much better. Very empowering, very sastisfied.

-- Dan Bihn

I had about given up all hope of any relief from arthritis in my hips.  As a last measure, I took my orthopedic surgeon’s recommendation to try physical therapy.  Dr. Terry Gebhardt was very attentive to the symptoms, and developed a regimen of treatment which immediately provided relief.  I was really amazed!  I am now able to ski, hike and bike in comfort which I thought I would never regain without hip surgery.

-- David Durst

After suffering with bladder control issues for many years and working with another practitioner in the uro-gynecologic field, with minimal success, I was referred to Laurie Byrne.  Her help has been an indispensable part of my journey back to normalcy. Laurie’s knowledge and expertise with uro-gyn issues along with her extensive physical therapy training are an unbeatable combination and are unmatched in this region.  Besides being extraordinarily competent, her delightful personality and manner make treating this embarrassing problem much easier.

With Laurie’s help, I was able to progress from nearly complete incontinence to having a fair degree of control while deciding if I would need surgery.    Now that my surgery is over, she is training me to prevent the dreaded and all too common recurrence.  Had I known 20 years ago what I have learned from her, I could have avoided the progressively severe lifestyle limitations and eventual surgical intervention I experienced.

-- grateful patient, Ft. Collins



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