How to find a physical therapist in Milwaukee? You may have never asked yourself that question because a referral is usually provided through a large medical organization and you have little choice in who you see. You may have tried physical therapy in the past and did not see the results you were hoping for. Maybe you were not matched with the best physical therapist to resolve or manage your symptoms in the first place. Keep reading below, we are here to provide you with 5 tips on how to find a physical therapist in Milwaukee!

Where have other women found success?

There are many things in life where it is very commonplace to ask a trusted friend or family member if they would recommend a business or service (e.g. restaurant, hotel, car service, etc.). We often use this gathered information to guide our decisions on if we will purchase or visit an establishment. In the medical world, we see this happening with doctors or specialists, but it may not be as frequent to ask friends/family about their experience with a physical therapy business or specific therapist. We encourage you to ask around! You could even take it one step further and google the business, look at online reviews or see if they have a social media presence to see if their business is the right fit for you!

See a Physical Therapist that primarily treats Pelvic Health.

Pelvic health physical therapy is not an area of the body that all therapists receive training in. Those that practice in this area go beyond their clinical graduate degree and complete specialized coursework and hands-on practice. With this additional training, we are able to determine if the root cause is stemming from your pelvic floor or if other body parts are the main driver to your symptoms. It can often be a complex puzzle, and if a therapist is not trained in pelvic health, they may miss the relationship of your back, hip, and core to your pelvic floor. If you are having symptoms of pelvic pain, deep hip pain, leakage, or pressure in the pelvic region, it would be best to seek out a specialist to help you resolve these symptoms!

What does the Plan of Care look like?

Typically during a first visit or “evaluation,” the therapist will ask you many questions to better understand your story and symptoms. This helps us determine a personalized plan of care to help you reach your goals. We always encourage our patients to ask questions along the way to best understand what our treatment approach looks like. At Revitalize Physical Therapy, we value hands-on treatment compared to a heavy exercise approach (especially in the beginning of treatment), as we have found this is the best way to help our clients achieve the fastest results. We have 3 phases in our Revitalize Remedy plan:

• The first phase, "Renew", focuses on hands-on treatment to the tissues to decrease pain, manage symptoms, and quickly get you relief.

• The second phase, "Retrain", we'll begin adding exercises and harder tasks necessary for everyday life.

• The third phase, "Revitalize", you'll start integrating back into your regular

We choose the plan of care, not your insurance company!

We work a little differently at Revitalize in order to advocate for you and give you the best results for your symptoms! In a traditional insurance physical therapy model, your insurance plan may dictate how many sessions you receive, the time period in which you need to use your therapy sessions, and what type of treatment interventions they will pay for. Our recommendations at Revitalize are based solely on how you present during your evaluation, and then your therapist determines the best plan to give you lasting symptom resolution without an outside source limiting us from our original treatment plan.

What Does the Therapy Space Look Like?

If your therapy clinic does not have any equipment or gym space, you may want to rethink what your care will look like. After our “renew” phase of treatment at Revitalize, we strive to get people out of the treatment room and back to high-level exercise or functional daily tasks. A few examples of this may look like: If you are a runner, look if the space has video analysis or a treadmill. If you enjoy cross fit or lifting at the gym, look for free weights or a squat rack. The availability of equipment or space will make it that much easier to evaluate movement and help you reach your goals!

So the next time your doctor recommends physical therapy as a treatment option, know that you have a choice! You do not need to immediately see the therapist within that same organization.

The beauty of the internet and asking friends/family allows you to research and find the best fit for you. If you are having a specific issue, find a business or therapist that specializes in treating that issue! Here at Revitalize Physical Therapy, we are experts in helping busy women get back to being active, feeling strong, enjoying intimacy, playing with their kids, and doing what they enjoy!

Contact us TODAY if you are ready to solve your pelvic health issues!