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Welcome New Patients

Your Pain-Free Life Starts Today.

Our Return to Life Plan. It’s more than a slogan. It is a unique, whole healthcare plan designed to get you back on track to a normal life without pain.

Let’s face it: being a first-time patient anywhere is not your favorite. You may have started as a first-time patient somewhere else and do not have the results you were looking for. Or, you had surgery or other treatment, and the pain persists.

That’s why our Return to Life Plan is unique. On your first visit, we will work with you on a pain treatment plan to find normalcy again. What do you want to do in life? What are you missing out on? Let’s talk about it on the first visit and get a plan to help you Return to Life.

Our staff has helped thousands of Mississippians like you get back to normal, feeling better, performing at their best, pursuing their dreams, and enjoying life again.

YOU DESERVE A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN. AS A NEW PATIENT, HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT:

WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

Fill Out Patient Intake Form

Find a Location Near You

Meet Your Dedicated Team at MS Physical Therapy

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Community Program

The purpose of our Return to Life Well is to give back to our community in a way that makes quality care available to as many people as we can!

What is our Return to Life Well?

  • For every new Evaluation that pays our Self-Pay Rate, we will give away another FREE evaluation.
  • You have the opportunity to give a visit to someone in need just by coming to see us! This visit is only good for their Initial Evaluation.

Option One

Give this visit to a friend or family member

Option Two

Donate this visit to the Well for someone else in need

Additional Questions? We Can Help!

I have more questions regarding my care, pain treatment, or upcoming visit. Where do I go to get my questions answered?

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard Physical Therapy:

  • Focus: Standard physical therapy, often referred to as “physiotherapy,” uses a broad range of techniques, exercises, and modalities to address a variety of physical conditions, injuries, and impairments.
  • Techniques: Physical therapists use exercises, stretches, and functional movements to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility. They also employ modalities like heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
  • Scope: Standard physical therapy is a comprehensive approach that addresses a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and more. It often includes education, therapeutic exercises, and functional training.

Manual Therapy:

  • Focus: Manual therapy is a specialized approach that primarily focuses on hands-on techniques and interventions to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions, particularly joint and soft tissue dysfunction.
  • Techniques: Manual therapists use a variety of manual techniques such as joint mobilization, joint manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, and myofascial release. These hands-on methods aim to improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and restore proper function.
  • Scope: Manual therapy is typically employed for conditions related to musculoskeletal dysfunction, such as joint pain, muscle tightness, and restricted movement. It is often used in conjunction with other physical therapy techniques.
In summary: standard physical therapy encompasses a broader range of therapeutic approaches and is suitable for a wide array of physical conditions. Manual therapy, on the other hand, is a more specialized approach that relies primarily on hands-on techniques to address musculoskeletal issues. Often, a combination of both standard physical therapy and manual therapy may be used to provide the most effective and comprehensive treatment for an individual’s specific needs.

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At MS Physical Therapy, we are in network with the following insurances:

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Tricare

Yes. If you are a member of one of the above insurance companies, manual physical therapy you will receive at MS Physical Therapy is a standard covered service.

At MS Physical Therapy, we are in network with the following insurances:

If you are not a member of one of our in network insurances, we have affordable cash pay options available competitive to the market, including dry needling.

At MS Physical Therapy, we are in network with the following insurances:

If you are not a member of one of our in network insurances, we have affordable cash pay options available competitive to the market, including dry needling.

Initial Evaluation

Typically, initial evaluations will last 50-70 minutes. Your therapist will spend significant time talking with you and educating you on your condition. We will also perform manual therapy and/or dry needling to help you make immediate progress. We will also prescribe therapeutic exercise to help you maintain gains following hands-on intervention. We will usually end treatment with modalities such as moist heat.

Follow-Up Visits

Typically, follow-up visits will last 45-60 minutes. This will include further investigation to your progress, hands-on intervention as well as prescribed exercise followed by modalities such as moist heat.
Most MS Physical Therapy patients will attend therapy 2-3 times per week for 4-6 weeks. However, we will do everything we can in order to help you return to your life you have always wanted to live as soon as possible.

Athletic Wear: Consider wearing loose-fitting, moisture-wicking athletic clothing, such as a T-shirt, tank top, or moisture-wicking top, along with shorts or yoga pants. These types of clothing are often ideal as they allow your therapist to easily access and evaluate the affected area and provide you with a wide range of motion.

Footwear: Choose supportive, comfortable athletic shoes with good arch support and cushioning, especially if you’re performing weight-bearing exercises. Proper footwear can help reduce the risk of injury and provide stability.

Understanding Your Insurance Coverage

At MS Physical Therapy, we understand the importance of accessing quality care without financial stress. We're committed to making your experience with us as seamless as possible, including navigating insurance coverage.

What Insurance Plans Do We Accept?

We accept a wide range of insurance plans to ensure our patients have access to the care they need. Our team is experienced in working with various insurance providers, including but not limited to:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Tricare

If you don’t see your insurance provider listed, please reach out to our team. We may still be able to accommodate your needs.

Before your first visit, our team will help verify your insurance coverage. This process involves confirming your benefits, coverage limits, copays, deductibles, and any prior authorization requirements.
Insurance plans can be complex, and each plan may have different coverage for physical therapy services. Our team will assist in explaining your benefits, making sure you understand what is covered under your plan, and any potential out-of-pocket expenses.
In the event that we are not in-network with your insurance provider, you may still have out-of-network benefits that could apply. We can help explain these benefits and work with you to maximize your coverage.
For any services not covered by insurance or for patients without insurance, we offer flexible payment options. These can include self-pay rates, payment plans, care credit and other arrangements to ensure you receive the care you need.

Initial Evaluation

Typically, initial evaluations will last 50-70 minutes. Your therapist will spend significant time talking with you and educating you on your condition. We will also perform manual therapy and/or dry needling to help you make immediate progress. We will also prescribe therapeutic exercise to help you maintain gains following hands-on intervention. We will usually end treatment with modalities such as moist heat.

Follow-Up Visits

Typically, follow-up visits will last 45-60 minutes. This will include further investigation to your progress, hands-on intervention as well as prescribed exercise followed by modalities such as moist heat.

Overview of How Insurance Works for Physical Therapy:

Before you begin physical therapy, it’s essential to verify your insurance coverage. This can be done by contacting your insurance provider or checking your insurance plan documents. You’ll want to know what services are covered, any limitations or restrictions, and whether you need a referral or preauthorization.
In Mississippi, in order to receive physical therapy services, a referral from your physician is required. This can be from any physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, dentist, and chiropractor.
Most insurance plans have deductibles that you must meet before the insurance coverage kicks in. You’ll need to pay for your physical therapy services out of pocket until you reach your deductible.

After meeting your deductible, you may still be responsible for co-payments or co-insurance, which are a percentage of the cost of each visit. The amount you pay will depend on your specific insurance plan.

Insurance plans may have limits on the number of physical therapy sessions or a maximum coverage amount per year. It’s important to be aware of these limitations.
Insurance providers typically cover physical therapy when it’s deemed medically necessary to treat a specific condition or injury. Your therapist will work with your healthcare provider to provide documentation supporting the medical necessity of the treatment.
For certain types of physical therapy or extensive treatment plans, your insurance provider may require preauthorization. This means your healthcare provider must obtain approval from the insurance company before you can receive the recommended services.
The physical therapy provider will bill your insurance company directly for their services. You may receive an explanation of benefits (EOB) from your insurance company explaining what was covered and what you owe. Make sure to review these documents carefully.
If your insurance company denies coverage for physical therapy, you have the right to appeal the decision. Your healthcare provider can assist you in the appeals process.
It’s crucial to thoroughly understand your insurance coverage and communicate with both your healthcare provider and insurance company to ensure you receive the necessary physical therapy services without unexpected financial burdens. Additionally, keep records of all communications and documents related to your insurance coverage and physical therapy treatment for reference.

YOU DESERVE A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN!

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We understand the extent to which pain can limit you and impact the way that you feel about yourself and your body. We specialize in the things that are talked about the least, but often impact us the most.

Let’s get you feeling better, starting with your very first visit.

Millions of people across the United States live with chronic pain. If you’re like them, you’ve tried everything, and now you’ve accepted pain as part of your daily life. But each day it has a negative effect on your health, your work, your family, your hobbies, and your ability to simply enjoy everyday life.

At MS Physical Therapy, we believe you shouldn’t have to go one more day accepting your pain or the limitations it puts on your life. That’s why, starting with your very first visit, our licensed and skilled therapists develop a hands-on, personalized treatment plan to accelerate your path to a pain-free life.

We look forward to working with you and helping you feel empowered and strong.

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You will need a referral from your doctor, nurse practitioner, or chiropractor, so please have those faxed to: 601.203.3633

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