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Love Hurts
It’s true. Love hurts. But love also heals and relieves pain. Valentines day is coming, and if your loved one has body aches and pain, Arroyo Physical Therapy located in Pasadena, CA., sells biofreeze which can aid your loved ones discomfort. So why not consider giving pain relief for your loved one this valentines day!!!
Balance and Fall screenings
Remember our monthly balance and fall screening this Saturday, Feb. 4th! These screenings can help prevent falls, provide you with tools and education to make important decisions about your health. The staff at Arroyo Physical Therapy in Pasadena, CA., are the balance and movement disorder rehab specialists.
Biofreeze and Theraband Products
Just a reminder that Arroyo Physical Therapy in Pasadena sells Biofreeze and Thera-band products. We have roll-on, gels, hands free applicators, handy wipes, flexbars, resistant bands and more. Please call in advance for bulk orders.
SB 924 – Therapist – GET INVOLVED!!!!
SB 924 Direct Access to Physical Therapy Services will be heard in the Senate Appropriations committee!
SB 924 will allow consumers to be directly treated by physical therapists just as in many other states. SB 924 will streamline health care delivery, increase consumer choice and reduce costs for consumers. Under current law, patients must wait to see a physician and incur a co-pay in order to receive a formal diagnosis of a disease before they can begin treatment for their symptoms, which may simply include “knee pain” or “stiff neck.” After receiving a diagnosis, patients then must wait to be seen by a physical therapist and incur another co-pay before treatment can begin on a movement related condition. SB 924 will allow patients to go directly to physical therapist, avoid extra co-pays and if appropriate for physical therapist services, begin treatment immediately.
We need every CPTA member to make a phone call and write a letter of support to the members of the Senate Appropriations committee.
The victory can only be won with your help! Let’s flood the legislature with your SB 924 support letters and phone calls today!
Senate Appropriations Committee:
Kehoe (Chair, D) – (916) 651-4039, fax (916) 327-2188
Walters (Vice-Chair, R) – (916) 651-4033, fax (916) 445-9754
Alquist (D) – (916) 651-4013, fax (916) 324-0283
Emmerson (R) – (916) 651-4037, fax (916) 327-2187
Lieu (D) – (916) 651-4028, fax (916) 323-6056
Pravley (D) – (916) 651-4023, fax (916) 324-4823
Price (D) – (916) 651-4026, fax (916) 445-8899
Runner (R) – (916) 651-4017, fax (916) 445-4662
Steinberg (D) – (916) 651-4006, fax (916) 323-2263
Thank you for your assistance with these efforts and your dedication to the physical therapy profession!
For more information on how you can get involved in our efforts contact Albert Parnell at aparnell@ccapta.org or 916-929-2782.
Parkinson’s Class
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
Today is the first day of the Parkinson’s Exercise Class! It’s a community-based exercise program presented by USC division of BioKinesiology and Physical Therapy and the RBAC! Know of someone that would benefit from the class? Contact 626.564.0330 x603 for more information!
LGBT(QIA) Aging Seniors
Arroyo Physical Therapy is committed to providing services to the LGBT – QIA aging community in Pasadena, CA., and surrounding cities. As a gay owned clinic we understand the needs of our community and are proud to work with our community, especially LGBT – QIA seniors.
Be sure to check out our website: ArroyoPT for services, location and hours.
We look forward to working with you soon.
Another Blog that Featured Arroyo Physical Therapy in Pasadena, CA!
WOW! Check out a blog by Dr. Jerome Lisk, who blogged about our upcoming Balance and Fall Screenings.
Click Here to view!
Thank you Dr. Lisk!
Balance, Fall & Postural Screenings
Don’t forget the spread the word about our Balance and Fall Screenings starting this Saturday!
See picture for details. Print it out, call and reserve your space, and bring with you!
Feel free to pass along to those who may be interested!
Medicare Changes for 2012
Medicare once again is planning big changes for the new year. Although the decision has been put off for a while, it is important to know what you should do in order to continue receiving and maximizing your Medicare benefits. Altho the Medicare cap was slightly increased for Medicare recipients, the overall reimbursements for physical therapy services and for providers are being cut by a proposed 27.4%. Arroyo Physical Therapy will still be providing services under Medicare, however, wanted you to be aware of things you are now responsible for:
Some things to remember:
You MUST see your own physician and obtain any new or updated prescription. We can no longer obtain prescriptions for you.
You MUST comply with your Home Exercise Program(s) and participate in your therapy regime. If gains are NOT being made, medicare requires that you be discharged.
You can no longer be seen for the same condition if there is no change in your functional status. This is considered “maintenance” and is NOT covered by medicare.
You can NOT automatically return to therapy, if there is a hiatus, if you have not or are not making gains or progress.
You can NOT been seen at 2 different facilities for physical therapy, even if it’s for a different diagnosis.
You can NOT receive Home Health Services and Out Patient Services at the same time under Medicare.
Once you have exhausted your benefits under Medicare, we invite you to consider our Concierge Services to continue your care at your convenience.
Our goal at Arroyo Physical Therapy in Pasadena, CA., is to work with you and improve your quality of life and keep you active and healthy as possible. This is a team effort, and we look forward to working together with you for a better, safer and stronger 2012.