No, you do not need a referral for physical therapy services in the state of Virginia. PT professionals can evaluate and treat individuals for up to 30 days without one. However, a physical therapist will recommend getting a full medical evaluation and referral to continue if treatment is needed beyond this month-long period. Read the legal details for more information about the state’s ruling regarding referrals for physical therapy services.

Yes. Treatment of work related injuries is one of Total Motion Physical Therapy’s services.

No. Our motto at Total Motion Physical Therapy is “NO PAIN. NO BRAIN.” However, understand you may be asked to do things that are out-side your comfort zone that may develop into some muscle soreness. Our staff takes pride in appropriately monitoring and dosing your exercises.

Please try to arrive 15 min prior to your appointments. This will allow us to finalize any paper work you may need to fill out or sign and address any other administrative issue before your session begins.

A typical PT session can take between 30 minutes to 1 hour, though this depends on your needs and the personalized treatment plan created by one of our professionals. The total length of treatment — to achieve wellness — is best discussed during consultation. However, many ailments can see positive results within a few weeks. Deeper aches & pains may require a few months. A patient’s wellness is also determined by how much they put in, too. PT aids recovery, but the patient should also practice good routines and self-care to see positive long-term results.

Orthopedics is a branch of medicine focused on the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic Physical Therapists specialize in the diagnoses, management, and treatment of injury and disorders of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Orthopedic Physical Therapists are knowledgeable of orthopedic surgical procedures and specialize in conservative and post operative care and become Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) after passing an extremely rigorous exam given by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. This signifies competence in specialized knowledge and advanced clinical proficiency in the specialty area of orthopedics promoting the highest level of enhanced diagnostic skills and care for individuals seeking physical therapy1.

1. Orthopedic Clinical Specialist as defined by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

Most all major insurance plans are accepted at Total Motion Physical Therapy. Please click here for a general list of accepted plans. If your plan is not listed, it is possible that we are in Network so please contact us for details.

Your first session is usually going to be your longest session that will last approximately 75 min. Your subsequent treatment sessions may usually last 30-60 minutes depending on the complexity of your injury.

Please try to arrive at your first appointment with all paperwork completed. You can download our forms from our website. If you were referred from your doctor, your will need to bring that physical therapy referral to us. Also please bring your insurance card and one photo ID. If you are covered through Workers’ Compensation please bring your claim number and your case manager’s contact information. If you are covered by auto insurance make sure you bring that information to your first appointment with us.

Your attire should be comfortable and loose fitting so you can expose the area that we will be evaluating and treating. For example, if you are coming in for a knee problem please wear shorts, for a shoulder problem wear a tank top and for a low back problem wear a sweat shirt or sweat pants, again so we can expose that area for a complete examination.