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It depends on how your care is paid for. Auto accident and workers’ compensation cases need a prescription to start, and Clover insurance also requires one. With any other insurance, you may begin without a prescription. If you already have a physical therapy prescription from your doctor, bring it. Not sure? Call (609) 695-8100.

We take most private health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid HMOs, auto PIP, and workers’ compensation. Plans differ, so the office must confirm your specific plan. Call (609) 695-8100 before your first visit and we will check it for you.

Yes. We treat injury-on-the-job (workers’ compensation) cases, with clear communication for case managers and attorneys, and auto accident injuries covered by auto PIP. Both types of cases need a doctor’s prescription to start. After a car accident, use the auto (MVA) version of the patient packet on our Patient forms page.

We offer private pay rates for people who are uninsured. Call (609) 695-8100 for current rates.

Call the front desk at (609) 695-8100. They will ask about your insurance and schedule you. Bring a photo ID, your insurance card or cards, and a physical therapy prescription if you have one. You can download the packet from our Patient forms page and bring the completed pages, or fill out the paperwork when you arrive. Wear comfortable, loose gym clothing.

Plan on 45 to 60 minutes for your first visit. It includes a thorough evaluation, an explanation of your injury or diagnosis, a home exercise program, and treatment if time remains. Follow-up sessions are about 30 to 45 minutes. Everyone is different, but a course of care typically runs one to three months.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Home care is by appointment. Please call (609) 695-8100 to confirm before you come.

We are at 225 East State St, Suite 12, Trenton, NJ 08608, at street level in the Motor Vehicle Building in downtown Trenton. Metered parking is on the street and nearby streets. Most meters are 60 minutes, and there are two-hour meters a couple of blocks away. City Hall and DMV lots are also available. Meters end at 5 PM and on weekends. We are also reachable by bus and train.

Yes. Se habla español. Rita Amin, DPT, our clinical lead, speaks Spanish and Hindi. Spanish forms are on our Patient forms page; call us at (609) 695-8100 if you need help.

Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. There is a $10 no-show fee. To cancel or reschedule, call (609) 695-8100.

All forms are on our Patient forms page. Print the registration packet and bring the completed pages to your first visit. The page also links our Notice of Privacy Practices and has Spanish forms. Call us at (609) 695-8100 if you need help.

Yes. A licensed physical therapist comes to your home for one-on-one care in Mercer and Middlesex counties, by appointment. Home visits can include a fall safety check, help with stairs, ramps, and uneven surfaces, and advice on walkers, canes, raised toilet seats, and shower chairs. Many insurance plans cover home physical therapy; we will check yours. Call (609) 695-8100.

Each session follows a plan your therapist builds for you. It can include modalities to ease pain and swelling, hands-on care such as joint mobilization or massage, and exercise. You also get a home exercise program you can do at home, at work, or on the road. We reassess your progress from time to time and adjust your plan, and we send progress reports to your doctor as needed, usually before your follow-up visits.

Physical therapists share the same medical view of health and disease as medical doctors. We use gentler joint mobilizations more often than forceful, high-speed manipulations, and we also treat the muscles and tissues that support the joint. Exercise and teaching you to manage your condition are a big part of care. We can refer you to local chiropractors and work closely with them, so you can benefit from both.

Sometimes past experience or simple advice is enough. But every person and every episode is different. A physical therapist checks how you move, your posture, and how your body compensates, then guides you to the right exercises, activities, and body mechanics. You also learn more about your problem, so you can manage it better and know when to get help.