FAQs

In most cases, no. New Jersey is a direct access state, which means you can begin physical therapy without a physician prescription. This allows you to start care sooner, address pain or mobility concerns early, and work directly with a licensed therapist to create an appropriate treatment plan.

Yes. You always have the right to choose where you receive physical therapy, including Advanced Physical Therapy of SJ. A physician cannot require you to use an in-house or affiliated therapist, and you may select any physical therapy provider that accepts your insurance and meets your care needs.

We commonly provide physical therapy for post-surgical recovery such as knee and hip replacements, rotator cuff repairs, and spinal procedures. We also treat difficulty walking, balance deficits, general weakness, joint pain, and movement limitations that affect daily function and long-term mobility.

Yes, in many cases you can. At Advanced Physical Therapy of SJ, treatment decisions are based on your functional progress, remaining limitations, and long-term goals—not just visit counts. If you are still making measurable improvements or working toward meaningful outcomes, continuing physical therapy may be appropriate. This approach aligns with patient experience nationwide; according to YouGov, 86% of people who engage in physical therapy have found it effective. Your therapist can help determine whether additional care is medically reasonable and beneficial for your recovery.