FAQs Archive

Q: What are common work injuries that require physical therapy?

The most common fall into three groups. Sudden injuries: strains and sprains from lifting, slips and falls, fractures, crush injuries, and injuries involving machinery or vehicles. Repetitive strain built up over time: tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injury, low back pain from repeated lifting, and knee pain from prolonged kneeling or stair work. These often have no single moment you can point to, and they are covered. Aggravation of something pre-existing: a back, shoulder, or knee that was manageable until your job made it worse. This is frequently compensable, and people frequently do not realize it. By body region, the most common are the low back, shoulder, knee, neck, and wrist or hand.

Q: What should I do if I get hurt at work?

Report it to your employer right away, even if the injury seems minor at the time. Reporting deadlines vary enormously by state, from as little as a few days to as long as several months, and missing yours can jeopardize your claim entirely. Some states simply require you to report as soon as practical. Since you are unlikely to know your state's deadline off the top of your head, the safe move is to report immediately. Then: get the injury documented in writing, ask for your claim number, seek medical attention, and keep your own record of what happened, when, and who you told. If symptoms appear a few days later, which is common with back and shoulder injuries, report that too rather than waiting to see whether it settles.

Q: Do I need a doctor’s referral to start physical therapy?

No referral is required to begin physical therapy with MovementX. In most states, direct access laws allow patients to start PT without needing a physician’s prescription, which means you can schedule an appointment immediately after your accident . We’ll also coordinate with your doctor or specialist if additional imaging or medical intervention is needed.

Q: Why should I see a physical therapist after a car accident?

Starting physical therapy as soon as possible—ideally within 14 days of an accident —can significantly improve recovery and reduce long-term complications. Studies show that early intervention helps decrease pain intensity, improve mobility, prevent chronic stiffness, and lower overall medical costs by up to 60% . Without timely treatment, injuries like whiplash, muscle strains, and joint damage can worsen, leading to prolonged discomfort and reduced function. Finally - physical therapy can help you maximize your auto settlement after an injury. At MovementX, we make it easy to get started, with same-week appointments and no referral required , so you can begin healing right away. Here are 7 Steps to Take After You Have Been in a Car Accident.

Q: What is the average number of monthly new patient referrals generated by the provider vs. MovementX generated?

At MovementX, we don’t believe anyone “owns” a patient. After all, patients are humans of free will who can choose where they go at any time! So, much like we hear across the PT world, it depends on the situation. In an ideal world, we aim for 50% by MX + 50% by the provider. That’s a true partnership! Providers actively marketing also helps strengthen local community presence, ensures they build a caseload of their preferred patient population, and develops strong communication with referrers. If you are concerned about patient referral generation, we are happy to discuss further during your discovery call and interview process.

Q: What is MovementX doing to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in our industry?

MovementX is proud to host the Physical Rehab Exposure Program . This plays into a larger three pronged approach MX is implementing: Reflective Representation: ensuring that our provider demographics reflect those of the communities we serve Pipeline Preparation: working to establish a robust pipeline of highly qualified and diverse physical therapists ready to go to PT school Infrastructural Inclusion: consistently reviewing, refining, and ensuring our internal policies and procedures are inclusive and equitable. We believe work to improve diversity within our organization and the profession is a marathon, not a sprint, and are setting up practices for sustainable results and scalable impact.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

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