Is your pain/discomfort making it difficult for you to concentrate?
Luckily in the state of Indiana you can have direct access to physical therapy. There is no reason for you to suffer anymore. Just call us and we can have you come in for a check-up, without needing a doctor’s referral.
Welcome to R S Physical Therapy
At R S Physical Therapy, our physical and speech therapist offer a well-rounded approach to health and wellness, by providing rehabilitation, exercise and linguistic recovery, performance and cognitive training and stretching services. No matter what stage of your fitness journey you are in, we can help! Our key to success is our individualized hands-on and one on one approach to both rehabilitation and exercise recovery, to help injured and healthy individuals alike.
Our Services
Our services are available to anyone seeking physical therapy and speech therapy needs. Don’t wait for that pain or injury to get worse. We offer same day and next day evaluation appointments to get you on the road to recovery right away.
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Michigan City: (219) 561-0828
Portage: (219) 265-3188
PHYSICAL THERAPY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
SPEECH THERAPY
SPEECH THERAPY
POST-SURGICAL REHAB
POST-SURGICAL REHAB
SPORTS RECOVERY
SPORTS RECOVERY
DRY NEEDLING
DRY NEEDLING
VESTIBULAR REHAB
VESTIBULAR REHAB
WELLNESS PROGRAM
WELLNESS PROGRAM
KINESIO/ROCK TAPING
KINESIO/ROCK TAPING
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You Don’t Need A Doctor Referral To Seek Treatment Today
Luckily in the state of Indiana you can have direct access to physical therapy. There is no reason for you to suffer anymore. Just call us and we can have you come in for a check-up, without needing a doctor’s referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to call. We want to ensure your satisfaction and full recovery.
Physical therapy is a medical, hands-on approach to relieving pain and restoring function. Physical therapists are medical experts in musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and work closely with physicians. Our physical therapists evaluate your movement patterns, identify the cause of your pain, and work to eliminate it. While every patient’s condition and pain is unique, your physical therapist will use a variety of gentle hands-on techniques, exercises, and equipment to relieve pain quickly and restore your function to optimum levels. The overall goal is to restore pain-free mobility and function and to prevent the injury or pain from recurring.
As a patient you have the right to receive physical therapy at any place you choose. At Rehab Services, you will receive the highest quality care while achieving the results you need. We pride ourselves on providing a positive, encouraging environment with well-trained, friendly staff. We are confident in our ability to help you reach your goals and live a pain-free life.
Please have your prescription and insurance card available when you call. This will allow us to verify your insurance benefits and provide you with an estimate of coverage.
To bring on your first visit:
- A prescription (if needed) for physical therapy from your referring physician, ARNP, or PA.
- Insurance information (we will make a copy of your card).
- Print out the patient forms, fill them out, and bring them with you.
- In case of an automobile accident or worker’s compensation claim, also bring any case manager or insurance adjuster contact names, phone numbers, and claim number.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork, so you can maximize your time in your evaluation.
- Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your problem areas.
Yes, in most cases it does. Our office will be happy to assist in contacting your insurance company and determining your coverage based on your individual policy. For more information, visit our insurance plan page and please do not hesitate to contact our office. We do offer different payment options for your convenience.
We accept cash, check, debit card, and credit card. We are happy to discuss payment plan options as well. It is our policy that payment is made at the time of service. Your insurance benefits will be determined before your second visit, and you will be informed of what, if any, payment is necessary on that date.
Typically, the first session lasts for 1 hour 15 minutes. Each session after that may be 45-60 minutes. The amount of time will be based on your specific needs, and your therapist will discuss this with you.
Physical therapists have years of university level training in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology (study of joint movement), neurology, and many of the other medical sciences. Our physical therapists have graduated from accredited physical therapy programs and are state licensed. Depending on the university, the physical therapy program is either a masters or doctorate level degree. Rest assured, your therapist is well trained to evaluate and treat your condition.
Speech Therapy is the assessment and treatment of various speech and communication delays or disorders. Therapy is provided by a certified professional known as a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP). We treat the pediatric population (Ages 2-21) with a variety of needs. Speech therapy includes treating articulation, phonological, and apraxia disorders. Communication therapy includes treating expressive and receptive disorders common in children with autism, cognitive delay, down syndrome, etc. Feeding therapy (how well we suck, chew, and swallow) includes treating picky eaters and patients with feed aversions. A swallowing disorder may lead to poor nutrition, weight loss, and other health problems, if not treated early and appropriately. Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) therapy includes working with non-verbal or highly unintelligible individuals who use low or high tech devices.
Working with you and your doctor, we can discuss your options and help determine if physical therapy will be the right choice for you. Contact us today to discuss your current condition and even set up a free consultation if you choose.
Our scheduling is easy and we offer a convenient location and appointment times for you. We have morning and evening appointments available to meet the demands of your busy schedule. Call us today at 219-561-0828
For patients who do not have insurance, we offer a discounted fee, due at the time of service.
Physical therapy is not meant to hurt, but to relieve pain. However, as you restore your mobility, pain levels, at times can fluctuate. You might experience some temporary soreness from using muscles that are weakened or recovering. This is a normal response to therapy treatment. Good communication with your therapist will help minimize any discomfort. We want you on your way to quick pain relief and back to normal activities.
Dress comfortably with clothes that allow easy access for the therapist to examine your problem areas. For treatments, loose fitting clothes that are comfortable for gentle exercises and supportive sneakers are often good choices to wear.
Each patient’s diagnosis is different, so together with your referring physician, your therapist will develop a plan of care that is right for you. Your plan of care and number of visits will be determined during your first visit and explained to you by your physical therapist.
Yes, once you have completed our therapy sessions, your therapist will review and create a home exercise program to make sure that you’ll maintain your current level of function.
The first step is for your child to receive an evaluation, where the SLP collects background history from caregivers, observe your child play and interact in various scenarios, and complete a standardized assessment if necessary. Then the SLP creates a therapy plan for your child, which will include short and long term goals. The child will be assigned homework after every session, in order to practice the strategies that were taught in therapy. This part of therapy is the most important for your child’s ongoing success. For young children, therapy sessions are conducted through play, music, and other engaging activities. Older children who are able to sustain attention for an extended period of time will be presented with strategies they can use outside of therapy in order to succeed in school and in the community.
If I could give this place more stars I definitely would💙 Dr. Patel, Jenn, and Karen have made me feel so welcome and they bring such a positive and caring vibe to therapy. They talk with you throughout your workouts. They are honest with you about your progress and help you along the way. I’ve honestly never felt better. My pain has diminished significantly. If you are looking for a physical therapist, Look here first. Best decision I’ve made. I definitely feel like I’ve made friends here. Thank you guys. 💙
From the moment I walked into this clinic I felt that it was a healing environment. Dr. Patel and his staff put me at ease and explained how therapy would work. He is very intelligent and compassionate with all of the right skills and state of the art equipment. I highly recommend RS Physical Therapy. He will take care of your therapy needs extremely well so can achieve all of your goals. I am so happy I found this clinic.
Dr. Patel is tremendously knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He calmly explained that my issue (which had me totally stressed out) was treatable. He explained what was happening in my body and why. He explained what he was doing and why. And he FIXED me!!! Michigan City is SO FORTUNATE to have this new, beautiful clinic. I highly recommend Dr. Patel and his staff. They were so helpful during a really difficult experience.
Dr. Patel is the best! My knees had been “bad” for years, and I thought I was just stuck with the pain and living without a whole array of activities I had once enjoyed. In just a few weeks, Dr. Patel helped me recover a lot of my mobility. He is very encouraging and optimistic about my ability to recover, and this really helps me stay motivated to do the exercises every day. He listens to my concerns and makes sure I’m comfortable with the exercises he gives me, and takes the time to explain things in a way I understand, without talking to me like I’m stupid. He’s very kind and seems to really care if I feel better. Working with him has given me a new lease on life.
I highly recommend RS Physical Therapy. Dr. Patel is very professional and experience therapist I have ever met. I had lower back pain for almost 2 years. After 2 months of going to the clinic, I started feeling significant improvement in pain. I would say just trust therapist, he is honest, affordable, never tries to rip you off. He practices with integrity.
I was visiting Michigan City with my sister when she came down with a severe case of BPBV and although I own a balance clinic I do not treat BPBV, my 3 therapists do. Luckily I found Dr. Patel through google and was thrilled when he picked up the phone on Friday at 7:00 PM. He saw my sister the next day and she felt so much better, by Sunday some of the symptoms had returned and he saw her again ON A SUNDAY!!