Question 1

What services are offered?

Accepted Answer

As a practicing Physical Therapist Hugh Murray evaluates, and treats muscle, bone, and  joint problems.  This would include  headaches, neck pain, back pain and pain in any major joints and  pain in shoulders, knees , hips, ankles , elbows etc.

Question 2

How much time should I allow for a first visit:

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Using the McKenzie system of evaluation, the first visit will take at least an hour  allowing Hugh Murray to have a better understanding of your entire      presentation/ pathology. With this better understanding, he can be more      efficient and effective in treating you. This also allows you time to ask questions and explain any and all concerns. In that way you both have a better understanding of how to fix your problem.

Please, arrive 15 minutes early to fill out the paperwork.  Expect the 1st visit to last at least one hour.  I want to hear your complete story and I have lots of questions.

At your first visit we will talk about what goals you have, what you want to achieve.  Usually, it is to abolish your pain and improve your ability to function.

Question 3

What is the difference between standard physical therapy and the McKenzie Method?

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The Riverside, South Point Clinic  is the only McKenzie certified clinic in the state of Ohio, West Virginia or Kentucky.  This is sort of  a sad state of affairs that there are not more Physical Therapist’s who  have pushed themselves for the complete  training.  Fortunately, there are physical therapists and      occupational therapists that are  McKenzie Certified.  Please be a critical thinker when you decide which physical therapist you want to go see.  We are NOT all trained equally or the Critical Thinkers that we should be.

Question 4

Do I need a referral to see Hugh Murray?

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You  need a referral for Physical Therapy.  This is required by      Medicare and/or your insurance company.  This is NOT required by  by Hugh Murray.  You could also  pay out of your pocket.

Question 5

Will my insurance pay for my visit?

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We will bill your insurance.  We accept most insurances.  And we can sort that out before you come in to make your visit as easy as possible.  Unfortunately, there may be a co-pay.  Again this is required by your insurance company.

Question 6

What should I wear to my 1st appointment?

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Comfortable street clothes are fine.  Some people like to wear shorts or bring shorts in case they have a knee, foot or ankle problem you want to show me.

Question 7

Is Physical Therapy painful?

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Usually not, my goal is to abolish your pain and not to produce it.  There is more of an explanation of that later on when I talk about Dysfunction Syndrome.  You will produce an “Ouch.”

Question 8

How long would a follow up visit last?

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Usually last 30 minutes.

Question 9

Will I see different Physical Therapist?

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Hugh Murray will  see every patient for their full evaluation.  On a rare occasion especially for postsurgical patients may require the assistance of a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.  You will see the same clinician every visit you will not be passed around to different people.

Question 10

Over what time period will physical therapy continue?

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The majority of Physical Therapy lasts from 2 to 6 weeks and when you are satisfied with your results and I am satisfied with your results you continue on with a home program that you can do on your own.  You will not need to come in for the rest of your life.  I will teach you what to do if you have a flareup and the majority the time you can fix this yourself.   If you feel the need to come in you can call and come in if you have questions.

Question 11

Do I really have to do home exercises?

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YES.  After a thorough evaluation, I can better understand you and your presentation.  You will be given one exercise to perform over the next 24 to 48 hours.  That way if you do one thing and when you get better, we know exactly what did it and it will help me answer questions more effectively.  If you get worse we will know, what did it.  In this way I can more effectively help you.

Question 12

Does Hugh Murray have specific areas of expertise?

Accepted Answer

Headaches, neck pain, mid back pain and low back pain.  Hugh also treats all the joints in the body.  And many times, that hand pain, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee pain may be coming from your spine.  If your spine is never evaluated you cannot understand where the pain generator is located.

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