Here are some of our most frequently asked questions:

Do I need a referral from my doctor?

Yes. The Physical Therapy Practice Act in the State of California requires us to have a physician's diagnosis of your condition in order for us to initiate physical therapy treatment. Please bring your physician referral to your first appointment.

Will my insurance cover physical therapy at Taylor & Thornburg?

Most insurance plans cover physical therapy to some degree. Your coverage level is largely determined by whether we are "in or out of network" with you insurance plan. When you call to schedule you first appointment, we contact your insurance company to verify your physical therapy benefits. Verification of these benefits by your insurance company is not a guarantee of payment. We highly recommend that you contact your insurance company yourself to verify your benefits, as ultimately it is your responsibility to know your plan coverage. To see what insurances we are in-network providers for, please visit our "Fees & Insurances" page.

For how long and how often should I come to physical therapy?

This varies widely. It depends on multiple factors, including your diagnosis, physician instruction and the severity of you condition. Your physical therapist should be able to five you a good ideas of future visit expectation by the end of your first visit. Typically, clients are seen 1-2 times a week for a 4-6 week period.

How long are the appointments?

Each appointment is 30-45 minutes long. All appointment time is one-on-one with your physical therapist. We have no aids or assistants.

What should I expect at my first visit?

what should I wear?

You should wear or bring comfortable clothing that will allow you ease of movement. Typically, we need to be able to expose the body part that we are evaluating or working on. Work out clothing is a good option. For low back problems, we prefer pants with an elastic waist. For lower extremity problems, please wear shorts. For neck, upper back or shoulder problems, please wear a tank top. We also have gowns if you prefer.

If you have any other question not answered here please feel free to contact us.