Bergen County, NJ · No referral needed
Rehab after surgery
Physical therapy in Bergen County, NJ. You can start without a doctor's referral.
Physical therapy after surgery gets you moving again, step by step, working with your surgeon's plan. Within 30 days of your first treatment, your physical therapist also checks in with your doctor about your care.
Some insurance plans and Medicare still ask for a doctor's note. We check yours before your first visit.
What we often see
- Knee and hip replacements
- ACL and other ligament repairs
- Rotator cuff and other shoulder repairs
- Spine surgery
- Ankle, wrist and other fracture repairs
Your first visit
Bring your surgery notes and any instructions from your surgeon. We check your movement, strength, swelling and the area around the scar, go over your surgeon's limits, and plan your sessions around them.
When to see a doctor first
If any of these apply, please get medical care before booking. A physical therapist will also refer you on if something needs a doctor.
- Chest pain or shortness of breath: call 911.
- A calf that's suddenly painful, swollen or warm: call your surgeon right away, as it can be a blood clot.
- Redness, warmth, discharge or a fever around the wound: call your surgeon.
Answers
Do you need a doctor's referral first? Not in New Jersey.
Do I need a prescription for physical therapy after surgery?
New Jersey law doesn't require one, but your surgeon's plan and your insurance often do. Bring your surgeon's instructions and we'll check what your plan needs.
When should I start after surgery?
Your surgeon decides. Some people start within days, others after a few weeks. Book once you know your start date, and bring your surgeon's instructions.
Book your first after surgery evaluation
Three quick steps. About a minute. Some insurance plans and Medicare still ask for a doctor's note. We check yours before your first visit.
Other things we treat
This page explains how physical therapy works. It isn't a diagnosis or medical advice.