Put Yourself First This Holiday Season.This time of year can get hectic with family gatherings, work parties, and the kids’ never-ending series of events. The more chaotic life gets, the less likely we are to take care of ourselves. We think, “As soon as the kids' school parties and sports are over, I’ll get back to me”, or you hear a friend say, “I really need to go to this appointment but I need to save every penny for the kid’s Christmas presents”. We want you to stop putting yourself on the back burner. We understand that much of the time we never get around to taking care of ourselves due to a lack of resources, whether those resources are time, money, or a combination of the two. For this reason, Restoration Health Collective will be offering a discounted rate for a limited number of Evaluation Sessions as our Black Friday offering to all of you! If you are consistently putting yourself last, taking care of everyone around you first, and ignoring your symptoms hoping they’ll eventually go away on their own, OR if you know someone like this whether it be your friend, your parents, or your sister or brother, call us. We’re offering :
4 evaluation appointments at 75% off 4 evaluation appointments at 50% off 4 evaluation appointments at 25% off These slots are on a “first call, first served'' basis meaning the first four callers will get 75% off, then 50% off, and so forth. Our goal is for everyone to become the best, most healthy & happy version of themselves and we’re so excited to be able to offer this special to you guys! Call our office to treat yourself or a loved one this holiday season!
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You’ve finally found hope that your uncomfortable and even embarrassing pelvic floor symptoms can be solved. You have a better understanding of the “how, when, and why” of the initial visit. Now, let’s get into the treatment process and what happens when you’ve completed your healing journey. In this article, we’ll explain our hybrid approach, frequency and different types of visits, and why each is important to your journey of living a symptom and worry-free life. What’s a Hybrid Approach? With Baton Rouge traffic, childcare challenges, and lack of vacation time at work, most of our patients are looking for creative ways to get the care they deserve without putting their life on hold. We strive to respect your schedule and accommodate your lifestyle. Based on patient feedback, we have created a hybrid model of care that incorporates in-person AND telehealth appointments, so you don’t have to come to our office EACH you need to benefit from therapy. You can get better from the comfort of your home! You Mentioned Telehealth. What Does That Look Like? Every time we need to do “hands-on” treatment or use equipment, you will need to be physically present in the office. However, if there is an exercise, stretch, or lifestyle modification we can teach you virtually, we make it a point to do so. Make sure you have a working computer or phone, reliable internet connection, and some space on your floor to demonstrate all the things we will teach you! How Often Do I Need to Come? We will be able to recommend a frequency once you come in for a full examination. Everyone’s symptoms, health level, and goals are different. Generally, we start slow so you can absorb all the new things you’re learning. Once you’ve started making some progress and you’re seeing results, we will ramp up the appointment frequency to really optimize your success. Once you’re symptom-free, the fun doesn’t stop! We will decrease visits so you can start living life again, but still have us as a “lifeline” as you add more challenges back into your daily rhythm. All of our recommendations will be personalized to accommodate your specific schedule, lifestyle, and needs. How Much Work Do I Have to Do at Home? When it comes to your care, you can be as proactive or passive as you want. Some people only have the mental energy to stumble in here and receive treatment, and that’s ok. Ultimately, we want to teach you how to treat yourself when future challenges arise. When therapy is working optimally, we will perform a technique and then immediately teach you how to do that same technique at home. After your appointment, we will send you a video recap of everything you learned and a weekly checklist of things you can do to augment your care and take back control. Do I Stay With the Same Therapist the Entire Time? All of our therapists have areas of specialty where our skills shine! During the phone consultation, we will do our best to pair you with the therapist that fits your needs and personality. During your care, you will see at least one other therapist to fix your movement patterns with corrective exercises. By therapist recommendation or patient request, we can also have another staff therapist provide a consultation and/or treatment. We want the right therapist to provide the right treatment at the right time. Teamwork makes the dream work! What’s Corrective Exercise? You will frequently hear us say the phrase, “You are more than your floor.” Even though we will start your treatment at the level of the pelvic floor, we don’t stay there. Your body is connected and if we fail to look at your whole body, your symptoms won’t stay gone. We use personalized, corrective-style exercises and drills to diagnose and treat movement patterns that cause many of your problems. Let’s move our bodies smart, not hard. I’m at the end of my healing journey and my life has completely changed! What now?What Happens After I Graduate From Therapy?
After you finish your plan of care, we want you to feel empowered to tackle anything that life throws your way. Now that you're not dealing with a sickness or problem, we can work on being well, healthy, and ultimately fit. On your patient journey, we will have identified some fitness goals, movement strengths, and optimal plan to keep you active and strong for the rest of your life. What Happens if My Symptoms Flare Up? We love to tell people that even though you have graduated, that doesn’t mean we have to “break up.” All of your video-based learning and handouts will be yours to keep and reference forever. If you have tried to fix the problem and need more support, call our office first and we’ll see if we can help over the phone. If more treatment is needed, you can always come back! What Else Can You Help Me With? Our wellness programs are always expanding. Many of our patients come back for check-ins, tune-ups, fitness training, and/or coaching on a weekly basis. We want to help you exceed your goals! So, you’ve discovered that you don’t have to “learn to live with” these symptoms and there is freedom from living with worry or discomfort. But… now what?
Have you thought of scheduling an appointment with a pelvic floor physical therapist but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you overheard a friend talking about how she got back to running postpartum with no leaking or pain because of pelvic floor physical therapy. Or maybe a coworker shared with you that their nagging back pain is finally subsiding after years of “trying everything” since starting treatment with a pelvic floor specialist. This article will help you to better understand the booking process, when’s the best time to start treatment, what happens at your first appointment, and how and why we treat differently than other providers. Do I Need A Referral to Book an Appointment? You do not need a referral to book an appointment with us! Louisiana is a "Direct Access" state, meaning legislation was passed allowing licensed PTs to evaluate and treat patients without first seeing a physician. When is a Good Time to Start Pelvic PT? As soon as possible! If your body has been holding you hostage, now is the best time to take back your control and restore your health. The longer you wait, the bigger the problem becomes! If you’re pregnant, we’d love to see you around the 20-week mark to help you enjoy your pregnancy and prepare for birth! If you have prostate or other pelvic surgery scheduled, we would like to see you at least 3-4 weeks BEFORE surgery to optimize your results. What Makes Y’all Different? Starting with our credentials, we are the only board-certified AND residency-trained specialty clinic within a 7-hour radius. Each of our therapists was hand-picked and trained directly by our owner and founder, Amber Anderson, PT, DPT, CLT, WCS. Beyond our credentials, we have taken deliberate steps to make sure there are features in place that create a safe, inviting, and comforting environment. Our staff training and office design are trauma-informed including features such as real sheets, warm lighting, and thoughtful treatment room layouts that never leave you feeling trapped or uncomfortable. The level of service you receive throughout your patient journey will be personalized, top-notch, and life-giving. Your treatment is always be 1-to-1 with a licensed therapist for the entirety of your care. You will never be handed over to an untrained technician. We are constantly consuming the most up-to-date research and consistently practicing our clinical skills to make sure we stay on the cutting edge of our specialty. Getting to the root cause of the problem is our main focus so you don’t just get better, but stay better. We acknowledge and address the mind-body connection, so that true healing can occur. Do You Accept My Insurance? RHC is “out of network” with all insurance providers. We will, however, provide a medically coded receipt for you to submit for reimbursement. We believe in providing care that is high quality, cutting-edge, and accessible. Most insurance companies have high deductibles and don’t cover pelvic PT. If you do have pelvic PT as a benefit, most companies will only cover treatment if we provide care that is outdated by 20 years! In order to provide the cutting-edge care that our patients deserve, we chose to let our patients make their own decisions about their healthcare instead of an outdated insurance company policy. How Much Does it Cost? That depends on what you need. We want you to feel confident about making the decision to get help. Because of this, your first visit is free! We want to hear your story, understand your symptoms, and make sure this is the perfect place for your needs. The next step is to come in for a full physical “work-up” and exam. Once we have a complete understanding of what you need, we will be able to give you a clear path to healing without any financial surprises. We will know the exact cost of your care (down to the penny) before we ever get started! You will always be provided with several different options that fit any budget. What Does A First Visit and Examination Visit Look Like? The full assessment is actually split into 2 parts. As mentioned above, the first appointment is a phone consultation where we hear your story, listen to your symptoms, and make sure you’re in the right place. If we are the best fit for each other, you will then come in for a physical exam that can take up to 2 hours. We’ll confirm all the details you’ve given us and perform an exam that measures how you move, full body capacity, and will likely include a pelvic exam (vaginal or rectal depending on your anatomy). Once we find the areas that need help, we'll provide the first step of treatment, teach you some things to do at home TODAY, explain our findings, and recommend a pathway to healing that is the best fit for you. How Long Are the Appointments? We want to make sure no stone is left unturned in your care! The phone consultation can last 20-30 minutes on average. Plan for 2 hours for your in-person examination visit. Our follow-up appointments can vary from 15-45 minutes depending on what you need. What Do I Need to Wear to My Appointment? You can wear anything that makes you feel comfortable and that allows for freedom of movement. Pelvic floor physical therapy has become much more mainstream over the past several years, and for good reason! For so long, people’s symptoms had been ignored because the problems were shrugged off as a “normal” part of life, aging, or even childbirth. We’re here to tell you that it isn’t normal & something can be done about it.
Though we know awareness of pelvic floor problems has greatly increased, we also understand that there are still many questions and misconceptions surrounding this important topic. This series will help you get answers to those important questions and feel better prepared to make the best decision for your health and happiness. In today’s article, we’ll be discussing the questions we hear when people are trying to determine if they have a pelvic floor problem and what they can do to get help. What’s a Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a collection of muscles that live at the bottom part of your pelvis and keep your organs off the floor. They actually control and impact more than you think! If you have any issues with your core, bladder, bowel, sexual function, prolapse, or back/pelvic/hip pain, then you likely have a problem with these muscles. Do I Need Pelvic Rehab? Everyone has a pelvic floor and over 50% of Americans are living with some sort of pelvic floor problem or symptoms. These symptoms can be worsened by stress, diet, physical exercise, or even just doing normal day-to-day activities. If you’ve ever experienced leaking of urine or stool, difficulty emptying the bladder or bowels, difficulty or pain with sexual activity, prolapse, back, hip, or pelvic pain, or are pregnant/postpartum you can benefit from pelvic floor PT. What Can Pelvic PT Do For Me? If you struggle with anything that could be considered “too much information,” you probably have a pelvic floor problem. We treat symptoms related to the 5 P's: Pee, Poop, Penetration, Prolapse, and Pelvic Pain (Bonus Ps are Pregnancy/Postpartum and Penis/Prostate issues). We can help you get the confidence you need to be in control of your bladder and bowels, enjoy sex again, avoid surgery, and get back to the activities you love without being limited by pain or learning how to live with it! Aren’t Those Symptoms a Normal Part of Life? Our favorite phrase is: “Just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s normal.” Most of our patients struggle to get help because they don’t realize that they have a problem. People don’t typically share challenges that are considered socially stigmatizing or faux pa, even if it’s ruining their life! Once they find out that their symptoms aren’t a normal part of life, they don’t always know that help is available. That’s why we’re here to help! We love to help people who have been trapped in hopelessness and shame for years. Don’t settle for less than what’s best for your body. Won’t This Go Away On Its Own? Very rarely. If you don’t do maintenance on your car, it will start to break down, affect other parts of the system, and cost a lot more to fix. Your body is no different! In fact, if you let this problem stick around, it will most likely get worse and worse. Address the problem as soon as it arises and you will save time, money, and heartache! I’ve Done Kegels or Seen Other Physical Therapists Before, but They Didn’t Help. Well, you’re in luck! Kegels were all the rage 20 years ago, but as the research changes… so do we. Most people have “short or overactive” pelvic floor muscles that will only get worse with kegels. Exercise only irritates already shortened muscles. For example: If you are holding your shoulder up by your ear, I wouldn’t recommend shoulder lifting/shrugging exercises. The pelvic floor muscles are no different! Step away from the machines and recommendations to squeeze and try to let that muscle soften and lengthen, instead. |