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Ever wanted to work with AID Performance Physical Therapy (AIDPPT) but found it challenging due to being out of network with Cigna, United Healthcare, or Aetna? We want to give you the full AIDPPT experience! Here’s why people choose us:

1. Quality of Care/Level of Service: At AIDPPT, we provide personalized care that prioritizes your overall well-being. Unlike typical orthopedists, who focus primarily on the injured area, we evaluate the entire body to determine the root cause of your injury, which might not be the body part you originally thought. This holistic approach ensures a more comprehensive treatment plan and better outcomes (source 1).

2. Proven Physical Therapy Outcomes:  Most back pain cases do not require surgery, and physical therapy has been shown to be highly effective in managing and alleviating back pain. In fact, only about 10% of back pain cases end up needing surgical intervention. Physical therapy is often recommended as a first-line treatment, especially for issues related to restricted hip rotation that can affect the knee and back. Techniques such as core strengthening, flexibility exercises, and posture retraining are commonly used to help patients manage and reduce their pain without the need for surgery (Source 2).  

3.   Most back pain cases do not require surgery, and physical therapy has been shown to be highly effective in managing and alleviating back pain. In fact, only about 10% of back pain cases end up needing surgical intervention. Physical therapy is often recommended as a first-line treatment, especially for issues related to restricted hip rotation that can affect the knee and back. Techniques such as core strengthening, flexibility exercises, and posture retraining are commonly used to help patients manage and reduce their pain without the need for surgery (Souce 3a, Source 3b, Source 3c).

4.  Our full-body evaluation and functional movement assessments: (such as bending, squatting, and lunging) have saved hundreds of people from unnecessary surgery.  Functional movement assessments, like the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), are essential tools in identifying imbalances and weaknesses in movement patterns that could lead to injury. These assessments help healthcare professionals develop targeted exercise programs to correct these deficiencies, often preventing injuries and reducing the need for surgery. By focusing on core movements like squatting, lunging, and bending, these evaluations have successfully helped many individuals avoid unnecessary surgeries by addressing the root causes of their pain and dysfunction. Sources: Source 4a, Source 4b).

5. Free 30-Minute Discovery Sessions: We offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to determine if physical therapy is the right course of action or if you genuinely need to see a doctor. If you do need to see an orthopedist, we can help expedite the process by referring you to some of the top surgeons in the area (Source 5 ).

6. Returning to Sports, Not Just Daily Living: At AIDPPT, we focus on helping you return to the specific sports you love, such as tennis, basketball, golf, or pickleball. Many traditional rehab programs only aim to restore basic function, but sports-specific rehabilitation is crucial for ensuring that athletes are fully prepared to return to their sport safely and effectively. This approach bridges the gap between basic physical therapy and the intense training required for sports, reducing the risk of re-injury and enhancing performance (Source 6a).

We are knocking $50 off our out-of-network prices: an evaluation goes from $249.99 to $199.99, and a follow-up goes from $199.99 to $149.99. Call or text to schedule at 703-723-6758.

References:

1. Physical therapy diagnosis: How is it different? 

2. Orthopedic Surgeons and Diagnostic Tests: OrthoInfo by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
3. For more details on non-surgical back pain treatment options, you can check resources from Johns Hopkins Medicine and Mayo Clinic Health System.
4. Functional Movement Screen and the Selective Movement Assessment Physiopedia on Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Lower Extremity Review Magazine on Functional Movement Assessments).
5. Benefits of Discovery Sessions in Physical Therapy: Sources: Project Physical Therapy, Advanced Physical Therapy Associates
6. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.