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Welcome to FYZICAL Whitney Ranch's October Newsletter!

Happy National Physical Therapy (PT) Month! There are many benefits of physical therapy that go far beyond the typically known scope of PT. Several of these benefits include mitigating pain, accelerating recovery time, bettering your movement and/or balance skills, decreasing your risk of falling and more. Continue reading for some tips on navigating insurance, the connection between poor vision and balance, conditions that can be treated by PT, and some delicious fall recipes.

How to navigate your insurance

Not only can physical therapy help you physically, but it may be able to help you save money in the long run! Physical therapy can be an alternative to costly surgery. At FYZICAL Whitney Ranch, we are happy to discuss any insurance coverage questions to help put your mind at ease. Insurance can be confusing to navigate. We've included a few common definitions of terms you'll typically see in insurance verbiage below:

Copayment or Copay: Fixed amount of money that a patient may have to pay before a medical service. Your copay amount will depend on your insurance company and the specific type of plan that you have.

Deductible: Amount of money that you'll have to pay out-of-pocket, which must be covered before your insurance company contributes any money towards your medical service. Your deductible will also depend on your specific insurance company and plan.

Coinsurance: Amount of cost that you will have to split between yourself and your insurance provider. A common coinsurance is 80/20, which means your insurance company will cover 80% of the cost of the medical service and you will have to cover the other 20% of that service. Discuss this with your insurance company because the breakdown will differ by insurance company and plan.

At FYZICAL Whitney Ranch we will help you navigate any insurance questions to make your therapy process as stress-free as possible. Contact us today to discuss treatment plans and how we can help you save money!

Poor vision can increase your risk of falling

Our eyesight does not only impact how clearly we see images, but it can also impact our balance. When we have poor eyesight, we will not be able to accurately depict the physical world around us. If the visual system is providing incorrect information to the brain, your quality of life can be severely impacted. Once you redevelop those visual skills, we can then work with you on head and body movements to help further improve your balance skills. If you've been grappling with balance issues, we'd recommend getting your vision checked to ensure your sight isn't a contributing factor.

What conditions can PT help with?

Physical therapy is commonly recommended to those who've recently endured an injury or surgery. Physical therapy can help with other conditions such as neurological disorders, cardiac-pulmonary health, athletic performance, and fall risk management. Our physical therapists are experts in movement and functional issues. They will guide you through therapies in clinic and prescribe exercises for you to perform at home. You can utilize these home exercises even after your therapy is over! Explore our services by clicking the link below:

Pot roast with onion gravy

This nutrient-rich recipe combines topside or silverside beef with thyme, carrots, celery, bay leaf, onion, olive oil, and white wine for an unrivaled taste. The slow roast also makes a delicious beef stock you can use as a hearty sauce to top your favorite sides. Try this easy recipe today!

Peach crisp

This popular dessert is a refreshing treat made with fresh peaches, cinnamon, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add your favorite ice cream or whipped topping for an extra boost of sweetness. Check out this simple and easy recipe by clicking the link below.