How does it work? ↕

If you have a condition or injury that would benefit from physical therapy, please call (402) 533-8643 or send me an email and we will find a time that works for you. Visits can be at Blair Chiropracitic Centre or in the comfort of your own home. PT will start with an evaluation to see what treatment is needed. We will discuss a treatment plan that will work for you and get started on making you feel you better!

Where are my appointments? ↕

Your appointment location is your choice. You can choose what best suits you. I have an office location at Blair Chiropractic Centre, 1729 Washington St., Blair, NE 68008. We can meet at your home in the Blair, NE area. Or we can meet at another convenient location such as your local fitness center or workplace.

Isn’t Home Care Physical Therapy only for disabled people who can’t leave their homes easily? ↕

Yes, traditionally in-home physical therapy has been for the frail and disabled population-- those who struggle to leave their homes. But PT by Carol is for anyone who wants the convenience and time-saving of treatment at home.

Do I need a Doctor’s order? ↕

No and Yes. To receive physical therapy services, you do not need a doctor’s order or referral. However, some insurance companies require a doctor's order when an insurance claim is submitted, so check with your insurance company if you wish to submit a claim. Medicare does require a doctor's order. If you have a PT prescription or referral, please let me know, as that is helpful information and will help me take the best care of you!

What about my insurance? ↕

PT by Carol is In-Network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Aetna, and Cigna,but Out-of-Network for Medicaid, Medica and United Health Care. This changes from time to time. Please call Blair Chiropractic Centre for questions.

What do your PT services cost? ↕

CONSULTATION:
No strings attached! Contact me by phone or email and we will work out a time for this by-phone consultation. Duration: 10-15 minutes.
Cost: FREE

INITIAL VISIT:
$130 (+ mileage for at-home visits: $1/mile to/from Blair, NE)

FOLLOW UP VISIT:
$110 (+ mileage for at-home visit)

These are cash (non-insurance) rates.

What about my X rays, MRI, CT scan or other test results? ↕

Such test results are all helpful information, They can help me become more familiar with your condition. If you obtain these records for your own personal files, bring them with you for your PT visit.

Can you communicate with my Doctor or other health care provider?↕

Yes, I’m happy to communicate with them --by phone, email, or mail-- to coordinate the best care for you. I’ve worked with the providers in this area since 2002 and am very familiar with them and their practices.

What are your qualifications? ↕

Licensed Physical Therapist since 1986
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for 15 years
Postural Restoration Approach practitoner since 2000. (This approach strives to correct the root problems of pain, not just treat symptoms. For details, see the Postural Restoration tab below.)

For most of my career, I have worked in rural hospitals and outpatient clinics treating a variety of spinal conditions, joint disorders, musculo-skeletal injuries, neurological rehabilitation as well as conducting post-surgical treatment. Furthering my education and improving my skills has been essential to me for over 30 years.

What is Postural Restoration? ↕

Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) is an approach to treatment within physical therapy that looks at postural asymmetries as an underlying cause of joint and muscle pain conditions. Common malalignment patterns exist in humans because we are not symmetrical beings, having differences between our right and left sides including muscular, respiratory, neurological, circulatory and visual systems.

PRI recognizes common imbalances and typical patterns that develop with system disuse or weakness that develops with dominant overuse of one side of the body. Standing on the right leg more than the left, reaching with the dominant hand (usually the right) more than the left, often tilting the head to one side--these all are examples of common patterns that might demonstrate underlying asymmetry which can lead to overuse and pain in specific joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Sometimes these asymmetries are brought on by asymmetrical activities or sport. Baseball or volleyball are examples. But anything we do with one hand/arm or foot/leg more than the other could contribute. The way we sit, lie, or stand can also be a factor or an indication.

An example: knee pain that is not from a specific injury. This might stem from a pelvis that is unlevel and slightly twisted, causing the femur (thigh bone) to be rotated and not in good alignment with the lower leg bone, putting stress on the knee ligaments. PRI testing would reveal this and treatment would focus on exercises that work the muscles needed to realign the pelvis and hip which would take the stress off the ligaments in the knee. PRI seeks to examine and treat these conditions with a progression of activities that rebalance position, movement and sensation. This lets the body relearn how to move and function freely as it was designed to do. It treats the underlying cause of pain, solving the problem, rather than just treating the symptoms. If you are interested in reading more about this topic, go to posturalrestoration.com or hruskaclinic.com.

How does PT by Carol give back?

PT by Carol donates a percentage of its proceeds to assist in providing physical therapy to people in Masaya, Nicaragua through Students International.

SI is a faith-based organization that meets the physical, spiritual, and community development needs of the people of several Central American countries.

SI, a US-based nonprofit, combines the efforts of its full-time staff from the US, local staff along with student volunteers, serving people in a variety of ways across Central America. To learn more go to The Students International website