Physical Therapy treatment of POTS!

• The initial evaluation is a comprehensive 90-minute evaluation.

• For those who reside IN Massachusetts, you would schedule a "Initial 90 Minute Physical Therapy Evaluation"

• For those who reside OUTSIDE of Massachusetts, you will schedule an "Initial 90-Minute Wellness Visit"

• We’ll discuss your medical history, symptoms, daily challenges, activity tolerance, and your own personal goals.

• I’ll also perform a detailed assessment based on your individual presentation, which may include:
  • Orthostatic testing
  • Assessments to look at HR and symptom responses with exertion
  • Balance
  • Breathing patterns
  • Vestibular function
  • Postural and movement assessment
  • Symptom response to different activities and positions 

• Many patients do not have a formal diagnosis yet, and this is perfectly fine! Our goal will be to identify where, under the umbrella of dysautonomia, you may fall!

• The goal is to identify the factors contributing to your symptoms and develop a treatment plan specifically tailored to YOU!

What Happens After the Evaluation?

• Following your evaluation, you’ll receive a comprehensive written summary and individualized treatment plan within 48 hours via email, including a day-by-day plan for getting started.

• Treatment is tailored to your current symptoms, functional level, and goals and may include:
  • Graded cardiovascular exercise
  • Strengthening
  • Vestibular rehabilitation
  • Breathing retraining
  • Pacing and energy conservation strategies
  • Autonomic nervous system regulation techniques
  • Education regarding hydration, sodium, compression, sleep, and lifestyle strategies

• Follow-up frequency is also individualized, but I typically see patients every 2–4 weeks, since you’ll have an individualized plan to work on between visits.

• Appointments are intentionally longer than those in a traditional outpatient clinic so we have plenty of time for education, exercise progression, symptom review, and making adjustments based on how you’re feeling that day.

• My goal is not only to help you feel better, but also to give you the tools and confidence to manage your symptoms more independently over time.
  

Insurance & Payment

• Insurance:
  • Rise Above POTS is primarily a cash-based physical therapy practice. Currently, the only insurance we accept directly is BCBS of Massachusetts.
  • For other insurance plans, I provide a "Superbill" that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on the benefits offered by your specific plan. I recommend contacting your insurance company beforehand to determine what your out-of-network physical therapy benefits are.

• Costs: 
  • Initial 90-Minute Physical Therapy Evaluation: $250
  • Initial 90-Minute Wellness Visit: $250 
  • 60 Minute Physical Therapy Follow-Up Treatment: $150
  • 60 Minute Wellness Follow-Up Visit: $150

After your initial evaluation you will want to schedule some follow up appointments as discussed by you and your physical therapist. It is during these sessions where we will continue to assess and implement an individualized treatment plan to help achieve your goals and reduce your symptoms!  We also offer discounted treatment packages which are listed below. 

If you're interested in purchasing a treatment package, please email contact@riseabovepots.com. These can also be wonderful gift ideas!