What conditions do you treat?
We are specialty trained in orthopedic physical therapy with a certifications in functional manual therapy and orthopedic manual therapy. In addition to our hands on skills, we are also certified in dry needling and many different exercise approaches like crossfit, kettlebells and FMS.
We are capable of treating head to toe, literally. Our previous work experiences have provided us with the opportunity to work with a variety of populations- runners, crossfitters, tennis players, active adults. All of these clients have dealt with injuries affecting their sport, lifestyle or mobility.
Where are you located?
We are at 3222 N St NW, suite 400 in Washington, DC.
Parking on the neighborhood streets may be metered or limited to 2 hours. Generally if you permit an extra 5 to 10 minutes, you will find a parking spot within 1 to 4 blocks of the practice.
If you prefer there is a parking garage located at 3251 Prospect St NW.
What happens at an initial appointment/evaluation?
Our goal of an initial appointment is to examine any areas causing pain and decreased mobility. Through taking a thorough history and performing a clinical examination, we will identify a diagnosis.
Additionally, we will assess how your body moves through observing and testing functional movements such as running, walking, squatting deadlifting etc. This assists our ability to identify underlying issues such as, restrictions in motion, strength deficits or motor control limitations.
Finally, the session will conclude with a discussion of a treatment plan and demonstration of a home self care program.
If you have more than one area of pain affecting your mobility, for example knee and shoulder pain, then we may need more than an hour to appropriately assess each concern. In this event, we will try to cover as much ground as possible and pick up where we left off during a follow up session.
Who will I work with?
We will match you with one of our therapists based on your injury, your goals, and our availability. You will work one-on-one with a Physical Therapist for the entirety of your appointment. We never double book appointment times, or pass you off to a PTA.
What should I wear? What should I bring?
Dress comfortably – shorts, t-shirt or sports bra, and your preferred running or training shoes. You don't need to bring anything else with you, but please complete our intake forms online before your first appointment as this will give your therapist valuable information about you as well as decrease time spent reviewing your history during your appointment.
Do I need a referral before I can be seen?
Washington, DC has direct access laws meaning you can schedule an appointment with a PT without physician referral. We can schedule an evaluation appointment as soon as you're ready. However, our therapists are happy to collaborate with any other healthcare professionals you are working with to ensure the best care possible for you.
Do you take insurance?
In order to offer the highest value of care, we are an out of network provider, which means that we do not directly accept insurance. This allows us to provide hour long 1 to 1 treatments, where we can focus on giving you our full time, attention and expertise.
Can I submit a claim to my insurance for reimbursement?
We will gladly provide you with a receipt/invoice/superbill after each session, for you to pursue reimbursement from your health insurance carrier for our services. Depending on your insurance policy you may receive reimburse for some if not all of your PT services, especially if you have a PPO plan.
How do I know if my insurance covers out of network physical therapy?
You can easily determine your out of network Physical Therapy benefits by calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card. Ask the following questions:
What is your coverage for out-of-network physical therapy and what does it include?
Is pre-authorization is needed for physical therapy services.?
What information is required in order to be reimbursed (i.e. is there a special form that needs to be completed)?
Is a physical therapy prescription needed from your physician?
Are physical therapy office notes required?
Find out if there are any limits for coverage in terms of dollars per year, visits per year, or visits per condition.
Good Faith Estimate
Under the No Surprises Act, as of January 1st, 2022, all patients receiving healthcare are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate, outlining the expected cost of care. This Good Faith Estimate is intended to outline the cost you may incur while receiving care at Joe Norton Physical Therapy. We are happy to provide estimates upon request
How long will it take?
Physical Therapy evaluations range in time from 60 to 75 minutes depending on the nature and complexity of your case.
All follow up appointments take 60 minutes, but can be flexible to change per your availability.
Most of our patients are seen once or twice a week. The duration of your treatment is impacted by many factors, but more common issues are typically resolved in about 6 to 8 weeks.