Physical therapy for personal injury

Physical therapists rebuild strength, range of motion and function after an injury, typically two or three visits a week over several weeks, on a plan written from an evaluation and updated as the patient progresses.

In a personal injury case the therapy record documents loss and recovery in measurable terms: range-of-motion degrees, strength grades, and the patient's reported pain, visit by visit. Attorneys look for consistent attendance, clear discharge notes, and a therapist who coordinates with the referring physician. Many clinics that treat injury patients work on a lien or letter of protection; a listing says so when the practice has told us.