Physical Therapy
Shelby Donald, MPT
– Licensed Physical Therapist
– Certified Yoga Instructor
– CPR/AED Certified
– LSVT BIG Certified
Contact Shelby Donald, PT for a free consultation:
Call/Text: 562-294-5025
EMail: [email protected]
What To Expect
For your physical therapy evaluation:
- Expect 60-75 minutes for a thorough evaluation
- Wear comfortable clothing, sports bras are ideal. Your therapist needs to see your skin, have access to your joints and watch how your muscles move.
- You and your therapist will have a full discussion on your current roles, job responsibilities, fitness level
- You will discuss your therapy goals. Do you want to move better, get fit, have less pain?
- Range of Motion (ROM ) assessment in all related joints
- Strength testing in all related muscle groups
- Assessment of relevant activities; running, squatting, pushing, pulling, typing, carrying, etc.
- Discussion of noted faulty patterns during movement
- Home exercise program recommendations; handout emailed to you per your request.
- Develop a treatment plan, determine if you would benefit from physical therapy, personal training or a dedicated home program
For your physical therapy follow-up treatments:
- Expect to spend 30 or 60 minutes
- After your physical therapy evaluation if it is determined you need further care, you will begin working with a PT and a frequency that works for your schedule. Most clients are seen 1 x week, others 1 x month for check-ins
- You and your therapist will develop and review your home program
- Expand strengthening and stretching exercises to target the impaired area/improve movement pattern
- Receive education on faulty movement pattern and your therapist will help you re-educate the muscles to move correctly
- As needed, manual therapy; assisted stretching, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, silicon cupping.
- Within every session, your therapist will reassess your movements to track your progress towards improvement
FAQ
How does Physical Therapy work?
You do NOT need a doctor’s prescription to see a Physical Therapist!
If you are having joint pain, muscle pain, trouble with a movement, joint swelling, headaches etc…You may benefit from a physical therapy evaluation.
What occurs during a Physical Therapy evaluation or assessment?
Schedule an Evaluation with Shelby
A 60 minute Evaluation includes a physical exam, posture & movement screening, testing for muscle weakness
Determine which areas of the body need work or attention
Set a plan, determine whether your body is in need of the help of a physical therapist, a personal trainer or self-care work
How many sessions will I need to come to therapy?
You may receive all the information you need from a single physical therapy evaluation.
What will physical therapy sessions include?
Complete follow up sessions if needed
60 minute customized sessions geared to further address; pain, muscle overcompensation, inflammation, poor movement patterns
Guided exercises to target muscle imbalances, tightness and/or weakness
Manual therapy techniques (Graston, Silicon cupping, massage) to address pain, swelling and muscle dysfunction
What is the purpose of manual therapy?
Manual techniques are geared to aid in muscle recovery!
These techniques your PT may use:
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Myofascial Stretching
- Joint Mobilizations
- Silicone Cupping
- Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques
- What are the benefits of silicone cupping
- Deeply stretches stiff muscles
- Reduces pressure around joints
- Increases joint range of motion
- Improves blood circulation at the site
- Can help reduce swelling around joints
Do you accept insurance?
No! Shelby is considered an out of network provider or a direct pay provider
She is able to provide you with a super-bill to submit to your insurance upon request
You may use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA) to pay for physical therapy services.
Shelby accepts Venmo & Square too!