October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to highlight the many benefits of physical therapy. Such benefits of physical therapy include:
- Decreased pain
- Injury and fall prevention, as well as preventing existing injuries from worsening
- Improved mobility
- Prolonging the need for surgery or avoiding surgery altogether
- Reduced dependance on medicine
- Increased independence
- Financial wellness due to avoidance of missing time from work for surgery and recovery
- Increased physical activity resulting from PT can improve chronic conditions such as heart disease, obesity and depression
The Marquette University Physical Therapy Clinic is a full-service, on-campus rehabilitation clinic that provides cost-effective, quality care to employees, their family members and the public. They offer the expertise of specialty-trained, licensed physical therapists and evidence-based care backed by the latest research and experts from its nationally ranked academic program.
The following applies to employees and their families enrolled in either of the Marquette medical plans:
- A $35 fee per visit will apply when receiving services at the Marquette University Physical Therapy Clinic.
- No additional fees or costs, above the $35 fee per visit, will be incurred by employee, spouse or dependent, unless the services are not medically necessary or outside the scope of physical therapy. The cost of supplies, durable medical equipment or orthotics are not covered by the fee.
- Dry needling is covered as part of the $35 fee per visit.
- This $35 fee per visit cannot be applied to your deductible, coinsurance or out-of-pocket maximum.
- HSA/FSA dollars can be used to pay the $35 fee.
- No Primary Care Provider (PCP) referral is necessary.
- You can receive physical therapy services from other network providers (not only the MU PT Clinic); however, the level of benefit is determined by the provider you use and is subject to deductible and coinsurance. The service outside of the MU PT Clinic would likely result in an employee cost greater than the $35 fee per visit.
Free scoliosis screening is now available for pre-teens or teenagers.
The Marquette University Physical Therapy Clinic is in Room 215 of Cramer Hall, located at 604 N. 16th Street. To make an appointment, call (414) 288-1400.
