Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs About Physical Therapy
You’ll get a one-hour evaluation by an MDT-certified therapist, where we’ll assess your medical history, flexibility, and strength to determine the best treatment. We’ll also answer your questions about your condition and give you some tips on how to start managing your condition at home.
Your therapist will guide you through your personalized treatment plan, which may include exercises, stretches, and environmental changes to manage your condition. You will also receive education and advice on how to manage and prevent your pain in the future because our goal is to empower you to treat yourself with fewer clinic visits.
No, you don’t need a referral in the state of Michigan. You have direct access to healthcare, including physical therapy.
Yes! You can find our insurance information and helpful guides on our New Patients page. If you have any other questions, give us a call at (616) 200-4428 and we’ll be happy to help.
FAQs About the McKenzie Method® (MDT)
Mechanical pain happens when stress or strain affects your joints, muscles, or nerves. It’s often due to poor posture or repetitive movements. Unlike inflammation, mechanical pain changes with movement and isn’t usually alleviated by medication.
MSDs are conditions that affect the muscles, joints, and bones, and connective tissues that make up the body’s musculoskeletal system. Common MSDs include arthritis, back pain, and even pain that comes “out of nowhere.”
An MDT-certified therapist specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal pain using the McKenzie Method. This certification requires two years of post-graduate training and has only been achieved by about 3% of physical therapists in the United States.
MDT clinicians achieve faster results, lower costs, and reduce the need for additional therapy. This is because we use a research-backed method proven to diagnose and treat pain more efficiently than traditional physical therapy—even unexplained pain that hasn’t responded to other common treatments.
