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Physical therapists are adept at diagnosing the root problem of a person’s functional problem. Rather than looking at the symptoms (pain, discomfort, stiffness), these professionals look at what is causing the symptoms. As a result, physical therapists perform the right type, frequency, and duration of therapy, based on goals beyond the superficial symptom. For instance, someone who comes to a physical therapist with pain in their knee may begin therapy with goals to strengthen the muscles in their leg, reduce their weight, and improve their posture. In the long run, this is actually more effective than surgery, since it helps improve your overall health, rather than treating just one specific aspect of discomfort. We can help you understand exactly how much you will have to pay! Insurance terminology can be confusing. There have been several instances where our patients don’t understand their benefits because they simply don’t know what to ask their insurance providers. Below we’ve provided some definitions for some common terms that you can discuss with your insurance provider prior to scheduling an appointment: 1. What is a copay? A copayment, also referred to as a copay, is a fixed amount of money that a patient may have to pay prior to receiving a medical service. The amount of each patient’s copay is defined by their insurance company, and may vary depending on what plan you have. In some cases, copays may even be waived altogether by your insurance provider. To find out what your copay may be for physical therapy services, contact your insurance
provider. We will also discuss copays with you before your first appointment. 2. What is a deductible? A deductible is a fixed amount of money that an insured patient must pay out of pocket, before the insurance company will pay any medical expenses. Much like a copay, your deductible amount will be dependent upon your insurance company, as not all insurance providers follow the same guidelines. Your insurance company will be able to tell you exactly how much your deductible is. We will also discuss deductibles with you at your first appointment, to outline how much you may have to pay before your insurance provider picks up the cost. 3. What is coinsurance? Coinsurance refers to the amount of cost that you split between your insurance provider. For example, 80/20 is a common coinsurance, in which the insurance company will pay 80% of a medical cost and the patient will pay the remaining 20%. Again, each insurance company will have a different coinsurance policy, so it is important to discuss this with them beforehand to figure out what percentage of costs you will have to pay. We will also discuss this with you at your first appointment to figure out how your percentage will play into the costs of our services. At Regional Physical Therapy, we are more than happy to discuss any further monetary or insurance questions that you may have. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and discuss how we can help you save money on your treatments! Don’t hesitate on treatments simply because of money uncertainty – we are here to help you every step along the way.
HEALTHY RECIPE: Spring Pea Pasta
INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound pasta • 3 – 4 c fresh peas
• 1 c chopped fresh mint • 1 c chopped Italian parsley • ½ c olive oil • 2 lemons – zest and ¼ c juice • 2 c fresh pea shoots
• 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste • ½ tsp pepper • 1 tbsp truffle oil • Optional: goat cheese crumbles
• 5 scallions, thinly sliced • 1 shallot, very finely diced
DIRECTIONS: Boil pasta in a generous amount of salted water according to directions. While the pasta is cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients. Chop the scallions, shallots and herbs. Zest two lemons, and measure out ¼ cup lemon juice. Once the pasta is just about done, add the peas to the boiling pasta water and blanch for one minute, or just until bright green. Immediately drain, place pasta and peas in large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and season with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Toss in the pea shoots and add the scallions, shallot, herbs and lemon zest. Stir Taste, adjusting salt and lemon juice, adding more of both, if necessary. Drizzle with truffle oil and serve immediately.
Recipe: https://www.feastingathome.com/spring-pea-pasta-with-truffle-oil-lemon-and-mint/
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