What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a medical, hands-on approach to relieving pain and restoring function. Physical therapists are medical experts in musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and work closely with physicians. Health in Motion Physical Therapy + Wellness’ therapists evaluate movement patterns to identify the cause of pain so they can work with patients toward its elimination.
While every patient’s condition and pain are unique and therefore require their own specific treatment plan, our physical therapists draw from a variety of gentle, hands-on techniques, exercises and equipment to relieve pain quickly and restore function to optimum levels. Our overall goal is to restore pain-free mobility and function, as well as prevent injury and pain from reoccurring. Meet our team.
While every patient’s condition and pain are unique and therefore require their own specific treatment plan, our physical therapists draw from a variety of gentle, hands-on techniques, exercises and equipment to relieve pain quickly and restore function to optimum levels. Our overall goal is to restore pain-free mobility and function, as well as prevent injury and pain from reoccurring. Meet our team.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Frequently when most people hear Occupational Therapy (OT), they think “I don’t need that, I already have a job” or “I’m retired, I don’t need a job.” Occupation is any activity a person wants or needs to do as part of their daily life, that is, how you occupy your time. OT’s use occupations as both the foundation of their intervention as well as the focus of the patient outcomes to promote health, well-being and to improve a person’s ability to participate in life activities. This encompasses the entire life span.
Do I need a referral to see a Physical or Occupational Therapist at Health in Motion?
Most private insurance companies do not require a referral, but it is always a good idea to contact your insurance company to be sure.
What are ADLs?
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are routine tasks that individuals perform every day to take care of themselves and function independently. These tasks are essential for maintaining personal health and well-being, and the ability to perform them is a key indicator of an individual's ability to live independently.
Examples include Basic ADLs such as dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting, as well as Instrumental ADLs such as driving, shopping, cooking, cleaning and engaging in vocation or recreation.
What insurance do you take?
We take Aetna, Allegiance/Cigna, BCBS of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, Pacific Source, EBMS (Employee Benefit Management Services), Workman’s Comp, and Auto Insurances. We also accept any plan that lists Health Info Net, Choice POS 2, or 1st Choice Health on the insurance card.
Are wellness services covered by insurance?
Most wellness services are not covered by insurance, yet, and are required to be paid out-of-pocket. All of our wellness services are evidence-based, medically-effective therapies. They both enhance one’s work with our DPTs as well assist in building an ongoing maintenance routine for optimal health and well being. We have set affordable rates and created packages for many of our wellness services to help ease the out-of-pocket expense.
- Superhuman Protocol – Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), Exercise with Oxygen Training (EWOT) and Photobiomodulation (PBM) –promotes alkalinity within the body, increased cellular energy, and accelerated healing. Each technology has a profound effect on the next, PEMF charges and separates the cells, supporting more oxygen absorption during EWOT which then allows for optimal light absorption during the red light therapy session. Learn more here.
- Laser therapy (with the Aspen Class IV Laser - 45 WATT) increases microcirculation and tissue regeneration to speed healing, decrease pain and increase motion. When combined with neuromuscular re-education, laser therapy also helps increase muscle strength. Learn more about how laser therapy works as well as current research here.
- Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) – an innovative postural and respiratory training system – combines myofascial stretching, postural and respiratory re-education and neurodynamics to tone and strengthen the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. Research shows conditions such as prolapse, urinary incontinence, hernias and back pain may benefit from Low Pressure Fitness and hypopressive exercises.
- Studies show mindfulness practices such as yoga, meditation and iRest® yoga nidra cultivate focused attention as well as reduce stress, anxiety and chronic pain and improve sleep and overall well being.
How long is a visit?
If you’re new to our clinic we ask that you come in 15 mins early to complete intake paperwork or download and complete your paperwork in advance here. Initial evaluation appointments are 60 mins. Thereafter, Medicare appointments are 45 mins and all other appointments are 60 mins each, with some exceptions ranging from 45-120 mins.
What is Nervous System Restoration?
Nervous system restoration refers to the process of recovering or improving the function of the nervous system after it has been damaged or impaired due to injury, illness, or other neurological disorders.
Health presupposes a balanced, adaptable and powerful nervous system. Vagal nerve flexibility (resilience) has been shown to release oxytocin, decrease inflammation and decrease risk of stroke and heart attack.
Overall, nervous system regulation is vital for coordinating actions, reactions to stimuli, and maintaining equilibrium within the body. Without a highly functional autonomic nervous system (ANS) it becomes difficult to recuperate and recover good health.
The ANS automatically regulates numerous functions including, but not limited to, heart rate, respiration, body temperature, all digestive functions, metabolism and urinary functions.
Focus on rehabilitating and optimizing the function of the nervous system through various therapeutic approaches helps to facilitate the ultimate goal of improving patients' quality of life.
Is Yoga Nidra the same as NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest)?
NSDR, a term coined by professor and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, is a present day description and application of the ancient, traditional practice of Yoga Nidra.
In short, NSDR is a form of Yoga Nidra, sometimes including self-hypnosis, used primarily to facilitate lost-sleep recovery, focus, and neuroplasticity (according to Huberman). NSDR and Yoga Nidra are short, powerful practices of conscious sleep for relaxing quickly and deeply. Thirty minutes of Yoga Nidra can be as restful as two to four hours of sleep because of the ability to reduce sleep debt, which researchers believe is related to the brainwave changes that occur during the practice.
See this blog for more details on the similarities and differences between NSDR, Yoga Nidra and iRest® as well as links to practices.
In short, NSDR is a form of Yoga Nidra, sometimes including self-hypnosis, used primarily to facilitate lost-sleep recovery, focus, and neuroplasticity (according to Huberman). NSDR and Yoga Nidra are short, powerful practices of conscious sleep for relaxing quickly and deeply. Thirty minutes of Yoga Nidra can be as restful as two to four hours of sleep because of the ability to reduce sleep debt, which researchers believe is related to the brainwave changes that occur during the practice.
See this blog for more details on the similarities and differences between NSDR, Yoga Nidra and iRest® as well as links to practices.
What are the precautions and contraindications to Hypopressives and Low Pressure Fitness practice?
Low Pressure Fitness (LPF) is a respiratory, postural and movement practice. If you have no restrictions from your physician and are able to exercise, then you can perform the movements of Low Pressure Fitness.
The LPF 'apnea' and 'vacuum' should not be performed if you are pregnant or have uncontrolled blood pressure. After major surgery, including abdominal and gynecological surgeries, you should wait a minimum of 12 weeks before beginning/resuming your LPF practice.
If there are additional questions, seek guidance from your physician and discuss with a trained LPF provider so they can tailor a program for you.
The LPF 'apnea' and 'vacuum' should not be performed if you are pregnant or have uncontrolled blood pressure. After major surgery, including abdominal and gynecological surgeries, you should wait a minimum of 12 weeks before beginning/resuming your LPF practice.
If there are additional questions, seek guidance from your physician and discuss with a trained LPF provider so they can tailor a program for you.