tidewater physical therapy gloucester clinic offerings

Company MeetingSeptember 15, 2011

Gloucester Point & CourthouseProviding Outpatient PT in Gloucester Since 1998

• Est. 1986. Owned by physical therapists.• 30 total clinics, from Virginia Beach to Richmond.

– 2 locations in Gloucester.• Hayes (Chapman Drive) and Gloucester Courthouse (Business

Route 17)

About UsDedicated to Clinical Excellence

• Natalie Conway: Regional Director, Clinical Director at CH, Board Certified in Orthopedics, Certified Athletic Trainer.

• Pamela Witthaus: Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

• Carey Gaenzle: PT, studying to be CHT.

Our StaffGloucester Courthouse

• Karen Kovacs, Clinical Director, Board Certified in Orthopedics.

• Elaine Houska, DPT, Golf Fitness Instructor.

Our StaffGloucester Point

• ACCESS.– Patients can get started immediately. – Once you decide they may benefit from PT,

no need to wait to get started.

• Phone or fax referral.• Our front office will get authorizations.

Why Choose Tidewater?Access

• We work to identify the underlying CAUSE of patient’s complaint, not just treat the symptoms.

• Individualized treatment sessions include hands-on therapy, exercise and modalities for pain relief.– Modalities include electrical stimulation, ultrasound,

moist heat and intermittent compression.

• Patient will leave feeling better than when he/she came in.

Why Choose Tidewater?Dedication to Clinical Excellence

• ORTHOPEDICS– shoulder impingement– acute back or neck pain – injuries – post surgery

• Compression Bandaging• Hand Therapy• Athletic training • Balance training• Golf fitness

Why Choose Tidewater?Specialization

• Manual therapy– soft and joint

tissue mobilization

• Neuromuscular re-education

Why Choose Tidewater?Hands-On Care

• Tidewater Physical Therapy isn’t just a business in the Gloucester community. We are members of the community.

• Communication strong with physicians (status reports) and patients.– Maintain positive relationships even with the

most challenging patients.

Why Choose Tidewater?Relationships

What can you expect from our clinical team?

• Ease of referral

• Communication

• Monitor Progress

• Motivating environment for your patient to get better

• TENS units

• Bracing

• Cervical traction for home

• Compression bandaging for lymphedema and/or orthopedic swelling

What can patients expect from our clinical team?

New! Tidewater Performance New! Tidewater Performance Center on J. Clyde Morris Center on J. Clyde Morris

Boulevard in Newport NewsBoulevard in Newport News

• Trainer led fitness programs to help your patient live life stronger

• Nutrition Consultant

Some people train for sport. Some for fun. Everyone trains for life.

Live Life Stronger

New Courthouse Clinic BuildingNew Courthouse Clinic Building

Coming Soon!

• Same location. • Growing to fit the community’s needs.

– Larger clinic.– Increased access.

• Some insurance providers allow patients to see a PT without a prescription.

• Patients must identify a physician for the PT to correspond with and send a copy of the evaluation.

• Patients often ask us for a PCP.– Are you taking new patients?

Understanding Direct Access

• Acute Low Back Pain: Acute Low Back Pain: Ideal time for PT is less than 13 days from initial onset: research based clinical prediction rules.

• Work Related Injuries: Work Related Injuries: Speed up healing with modalities then progress for return to work sooner.

• Gait Analysis: Gait Analysis: Computer with motion analysis software

PT EducationAcute Low Back Pain, Work Injury, Gait

Company MeetingSeptember 15, 2011

What can Tidewater do for your patients?