How long are evaluations and treatment sessions?

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The initial evaluation will last 60-90 minutes and will include questions about your child's medical history, your concerns, and a full PT assessment disguised as play. If it is determined that physical therapy will be beneficial for your child, an individual plan will be created based on your child's needs and your family's goals. You will receive a complete written report of the evaluation and treatment plan. Treatment sessions last 45-60 minutes

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What are Stepping Stone's hours?

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We apologize for the inconvenience, but there are no appointments available at this time.

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Does my child need a prescription or referral for

physical therapy from his/her physician (pediatrician)?

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No. Talking with your child's pediatrician is a good place to start if you have any concerns about your child's development, but you do not need a doctor's prescription for a physical therapy evaluation in Michigan. Michigan is a state that allows Direct Access for a physical therapy evaluation, with provisions for treatments. This means patients can contact a licensed physical therapist for an evaluation without a prescription or referral from a physician. If the physical therapist determines a need for physical therapy, patients can then receive treatment without a prescription or referral from a physician for 10 sessions or 21 days (whichever occurs first) before the physician needs to assess the patient and sign off on the physical therapist's plan of care. 

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We value physician's input and we want to ensure that your child's care is cohesive, so the results of the physical therapy evaluation and the plan of care will be sent to your child's primary care physician or specialty doctor.  Also, if at any point we believe that your child's condition requires services beyond the scope of practice of Physical Therapy, your child will be referred to the appropriate healthcare professional. 

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Will my insurance company require a prescription or referral for

physical therapy from my child's physician (pediatrician)? 

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If you plan on seeking reimbursement from your insurance provider, your insurance provider may require a physician’s referral. It is always best to call your insurance provider and ask about requirements.

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