FAQ

No, you don’t need a referral to see a physical therapist in Florida, thanks to the state’s direct access laws. You can begin treatment without a physician’s prescription, but treatment is limited to 30 days without one. This allows you to start addressing pain, injuries, or mobility concerns quickly. At our Davie clinic, we’ll assess your condition and create a personalized treatment plan to help you feel your best, while guiding you through the next steps if further care is needed beyond the 30-day window.

You should dress in comfortable, loose clothing that allows you to move easily and doesn’t restrict circulation. Please wear or bring shorts if your target body area is in the lower body as this will allow for proper assessment and manual therapy treatment techniques. Depending on your condition, your physical therapist may also recommend special shoes or a brace. You should also bring any paperwork related to your medical history, including x-rays, ultrasounds, and doctor’s notes.

Yes! Please ensure you complete your intake paperwork in advance, it will be emailed to you. Otherwsie plan to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time. Make sure you arrive for your session well-rested so that you can give it your full attention and energy. It is also helpful if you keep track of how much pain medication (if any) you take prior to the appointment so that the physical therapist can adjust the intensity of treatment accordingly.

Sessions typically last 30-60 minutes depending on your condition and the types of techniques used. Your physical therapist will give you an estimate when you first arrive for your appointment.

Yes! Your physical therapist may provide specific exercise recommendations for you to try in between visits, which will help speed up your recovery and progress faster toward reaching your goals. It’s important to follow these carefully and always check with your PT before starting a new exercise program if you have any questions or concerns.

Your physical therapist should be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your treatment plan before and after each visit. You can also contact the clinic directly for further assistance. We want you to get the most out of every session!

We accept out of network benefits from all insurance companies and are in network with Tricare in our Davie location. In the event your insurance does not cover we have self pay rates available. 

The frequency of visits will depend on your individual goals and condition, but typically it is recommended that patients attend 2-3 times per week for a minimum of 4-6 weeks in order to maximize results. Your Doctor of Physical Therapy will provide more details during your initial appointment.

Every person’s situation is unique; therefore the amount of time needed to reach goals varies. With commitment and dedication from both you and your physical therapist, you can expect to start seeing results within a few weeks. The more positive lifestyle changes you make, the faster your progress will be!

Yes! Your physical therapist should be available to discuss any concerns or questions you have regarding your condition or treatment plan. Don’t hesitate to bring up any issues that may arise during the course of therapy.

If at any time during your physical therapy session you experience increased pain, it’s important to let your therapist know so they can adjust the intensity or technique as necessary. Your therapist will work with you to make sure that treatment is comfortable and effective for you

Your physical therapist should be able to provide guidance on when it is appropriate to stop attending physical therapy sessions based on your progress, goals, and overall health status. It’s important to listen to your therapist and continue with treatment until they feel you are ready to move on. Elimination of pain is only the first phase of recovery, but it is essential to complete your plan of care in order to create long lasting physiological changes to fully address your pathology or imbalance, and reduce the risk of future re-injury.

Physical therapy has been proven to be successful in treating both acute and chronic sports injuries, such as ligament sprains, muscle strains, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendinitis, and more. Your physical therapist will teach you about what your body is experiencing and the recovery process it will go through. Our team of physical therapists will work together to help you reach your physical goals, allowing you to be engaged and active in your rehabilitation. Physical therapy offers so much more than current symptom relief – it offers sports injury prevention and natural performance enhancement. If you are an athlete suffering from a sports-related injury, don’t waste any more time on the sidelines. Take your recovery to the next level with our highly skilled physical therapy team. While every patient’s condition and pain is unique, your physical therapist will use a variety of gentle hands-on techniques, exercises, and equipment to relieve pain quickly and restore your function to optimum levels. The overall goal is to restore pain-free mobility and function and to prevent the injury or pain from recurring.

Physical therapy for athletic purposes helps with overcoming injuries, refocusing strengths, and developing healthy habits. Physical therapists are also trained to help you bounce back from your injury, with just as much strength (if not more!) than you had before the injury.

As a patient you have the right to receive physical therapy at any place you choose. At Alkemē Sports RX, you will receive the highest quality care while achieving the results you deserve. We pride ourselves on providing a positive, encouraging environment with highly skilled and friendly staff. We are confident in our ability to help you reach your goals and live a pain-free life.

Our clinicians will treat you as an individual and your experience will be as unique as you are! You will always receive personalized attention and we guarantee that you will never feel like “just another patient” in a patient-mill. We will not only serve you but also empower you to continue your therapy independently by providing you with an education on the foundations of rehabilitation. Our team will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the root cause of your impairment.

Our scheduling is easy and we offer convenient locations and appointment times for you. We have morning and evening appointments available to meet the demands of your busy schedule. Call us today or simply fill out the request appointment form online. We even offer online scheduling for existing patients!

Yes, our licensed Physical Therapists can help alleviate symptoms of low back pain and restore function. Mobility, flexibility, strength, and stability are important in both the low back and hips, they have to work both together and independently from one another to achieve proper body mechanics with static and dynamic activity! Hip pain can be associated with repetitive squatting, running, or jumping with insufficient glute or quadricep strength and motor control. Treatment goals are to alleviate tight tissues pulling on the spine and pelvis, as well as restoration of normal body mechanics with corrective exercise. Progressively overloading these movements will help strengthen the hips and spine to return to activities of daily living without pain.

Please wear Athletic clothing and sneakers. Shorts are preferred so we can work on lower extremities.

Yes, physical therapy has proven successful in relieving long-term symptoms in patients experiencing both acute and chronic neck pain. Manual, or “hands-on” treatments consist of special techniques designed to reduce the stiffness in the neck and improve range of motion. Targeted exercises focus on the root of the pain, to strengthen, build, and improve the muscles and tissues in the neck. Treatments will focus on improving posture to aid in the recovery of the neck muscles, as well as avoiding re-injury in the future. Additional treatment services may also be included as your physical therapist deems fit, based on the nature of your condition.

Each patient’s diagnosis is different, so your Doctor of Physical Therapy will develop a plan of care that is right for you. Your plan of care and number of visits will be determined during your first visit and explained to you by your physical therapist.

For patients who do not have insurance, we offer self-pay rates, due at the time of service.

We accept cash, debit card, credit card, and HSA. It is our policy that payment is made at the time of service. 

Yes, our entire clinical team goes through rigorous training and education to receive their licensure in the field of physical therapy. Our licensed Physical Therapists not only have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy but also are Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, making us unique from most other physical therapy clinics! Our Physical Therapy Assistants are also qualified, licensed health care professionals.

Yes, once you have completed our therapy sessions, your therapist will review and create a home exercise program to make sure that you’ll maintain your current level of function. You can also continue your fitness journey with our performance team with one on one personal training sessions.