{"id":17,"date":"2025-03-14T17:15:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T17:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardpt.com\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-03-15T00:34:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T00:34:22","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gardpt.com\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Your Questions Answered&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;What should I expect during my first visit?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x75;||divi||400&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;gcid-secondary-color&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ai_ignore_font_icon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c4be762d-d134-408e-b49a-ae764af14c39&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22body_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>During your first visit, Jerod will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to understand your specific needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. 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A plan of care is established following an exam and diagnosis is made.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;What conditions do you treat?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x75;||divi||400&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;gcid-secondary-color&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ai_ignore_font_icon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c4be762d-d134-408e-b49a-ae764af14c39&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22body_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We specialize in treating musculoskeletal and nerve issues, including back pain, shoulder injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and more. 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You will receive a billing receipt for reimbursement from HSA, FSA, wellness stipends, and health insurance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Can physical therapy help with chronic pain?&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x75;||divi||400&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;gcid-secondary-color&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ai_ignore_font_icon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c4be762d-d134-408e-b49a-ae764af14c39&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22body_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Absolutely. 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