Senior patient receiving Medicare-covered physical therapy for balance and mobility at Proactive Physical Therapy Sunnyvale

How to Make the Most of Your Medicare Benefits Before They Reset?

Every​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ year, 1000s of people throw away their beneficial Medicare benefits out of sheer ignorance of the time and way of using them. Out of the different services that are a part of the Medicare package, physical therapy is the most valuable one, yet, quite a few patients don’t make a full utilization of it […]

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Manual physical therapy for whiplash recovery after motor vehicle accident in Sunnyvale

Whiplash 101: The Most Misunderstood Car Accident Injury

Whiplash​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ accounts for one of the most frequent injuries after a car accident, but it is also one of the most greatly misunderstood. A considerable number of individuals consider whiplash as just a painful neck that will be gone by itself after a couple of days. Some people also think that it only occurs in […]

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Physical therapist guiding patient through balance and mobility rehab

Medicare and You: What’s Actually Covered for Rehab and Therapy?

Demystifying Medicare benefits for physical therapy, orthotics, and more – so you don’t miss out If you’re a Medicare beneficiary – or caring for someone who is – you may wonder what’s really included when it comes to rehab, recovery, and therapy services. With confusing terms, changing policies, and long wait times, it’s easy to […]

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Senior receiving physical therapy in Sunnyvale clinic without doctor’s referral

Empowering Seniors: Accessing Physical Therapy Without a Doctor’s Referral in California

Aging well is about being active, independent, and pain-free. However, when mobility becomes a problem, waiting for a doctor’s referral can keep the necessary treatment on hold. In California, though, no physician referrals are necessary for older adults to directly get physical therapy. This translates to older adults living in Sunnyvale, having control over their […]

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Physical Therapy for Shoulder and Knee Ski Injuries

Slopes Got the Best of You? Recover Faster with Therapy for Shoulder and Knee Ski Injuries

While skiing is great fun, it comes with a certain amount of risk. One wrong turn can lead to an accidental slip or a fall, causing excruciating injuries; it could take you off the slopes for weeks, even months. If you have suffered an injury of the shoulder from a fall or any knee injuries […]

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The Benefits of Specialized Physical Therapy for Seniors

Is Private Pay Worth It for Specialized Physical Therapy?

The most suitable treatment for helping with recovery from injuries, chronic pain management or optimizing mobility is physical therapy, however many older adults complain that their insurance plans do not sufficiently cover these specialized treatments, including pelvic floor therapy or advanced rehabilitation programs. Here is where private pay options step forward, allowing more leeway and […]

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Private Pay Options for Physical Therapy: Is It Worth It?

When it comes to managing pain, improving mobility, or recovering from an injury, physical therapy is often the best option. However, insurance coverage doesn’t always include certain specialized treatments, like custom orthotics or one-on-one therapy sessions. This can leave patients wondering if private pay is a viable alternative. Private pay services are where we believe […]

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