Great Falls Physical Therapy Great Falls Physical Therapy

Services + Why GFPT

One-on-one rehabilitation for the way you move.

Personalized physical therapy, specialty care, and wellness support for patients of all ages.

Physical therapist treating a patient's knee on a treatment table at Great Falls Physical Therapy

Full Scope of Care

Care that meets you where you are.

We treat many different musculoskeletal injuries associated with trauma, sports, surgical repair, and wear and tear for patients of all ages. We also offer specialty PT services including hand therapy and neurologic physical therapy. Explore our clinical services, injuries we treat, and techniques we use, or visit our Wellness page for assessments, workshops, and preventative programs.

Physical therapist coaching a patient through single-leg balance training on a stability trainer
Hand therapist working with a patient on hand and wrist mobility at Great Falls Physical Therapy

Start Here

Find the right service for your needs.

Start with the patient’s situation, then explore the care options that fit.

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Recovering from pain, injury, or surgery

Start here if you need help reducing pain, rebuilding mobility, or recovering after an injury or procedure.

02

Returning to sport or activity

For athletes and active people who want to move from rehab back into training, performance, and play.

03

Staying well, mobile, and supported

Explore assessments, workshops, and programs on our Wellness page.

What We Offer

Physical therapy tailored to your goals.

Let us know what you need so we can tailor your physical therapy care to your goals.

Physical therapist performing hands-on manual therapy on a patient's leg during a treatment session

Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Best for pain, injury, post-surgical recovery, and movement limitations.

We utilize various manual therapy techniques along with skilled exercise to address your pain and injury. All appointments are a clinical hour, 50 to 60 minutes, directly with your physical therapist.

Hockey player training balance on a stability trainer with a therapist during return-to-sport rehabilitation

Return to Sport Program

Best for athletes returning to training, play, or competition.

After your traditional PT program has ended, we focus on exercise and training tailored to your sport and mechanics to help you get back to play without re-injury.

Physical therapist demonstrating balance and coordination training with a weighted water bag

Neurologic Physical Therapy

Best for balance, coordination, neurologic conditions, and daily function.

Neurologic physical therapy restores the connection between the brain and the body due to various conditions or injury. Therapy targets balance, coordination, and function to help return and maintain your ability to complete daily tasks.

Hand therapist working on a patient's hand and wrist mobility during a therapy session

Hand Therapy

Best for hand injuries, surgery recovery, stiffness, pain, and upper extremity function.

We offer services from a skilled hand therapist to help people recover from acute and chronic hand injuries, rehabilitate after hand surgery, and return to activities they love with less pain and better movement.

Pediatric physical therapist playing with a toddler during a movement and coordination session

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Best for children and young adults ages 2–21 who need support with strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and participation.

Our pediatric program includes therapy for ages 2-21. With pediatric populations, the focus is centered around participation and function in day-to-day activities. Therapy is often more play- or skill-based to encourage strong carryover into everyday life. Therapy consists of gross motor strengthening, balance and coordination, postural control, and ensuring a fun time for all.

Diagnoses we treat include gross motor delays, developmental delay, toe walking, hypotonia or low tone, developmental coordination disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and autism.

Illustration of the vestibular system of the inner ear, showing the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea

Vestibular Physical Therapy

Best for dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and motion sensitivity.

Expert diagnosis and skilled treatment for all vestibular pathologies. We provide personalized treatment for dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and motion sensitivity. Care may include balance training, gaze-stabilization exercises, and targeted movement techniques.

Pregnant person holding their belly

Women's Pelvic Health PT

Best for pelvic pain, urinary leakage, pregnancy-related discomfort, and postpartum challenges.

Experienced, compassionate, individualized care for pelvic pain, urinary leakage, pregnancy-related discomfort, and postpartum challenges. Treatment may include pelvic-floor training, breathing techniques, manual therapy, education, and functional exercise. Offered through our partnership with Applied Performance Physical Therapy.

Learn about pelvic floor physical therapy

Why one-on-one care changes the experience.

At Great Falls Physical Therapy, your appointment is built around you, your goals, and your provider’s clinical judgment.

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Time with your therapist

Our One-on-one model

  • One patient per therapist per hour.
  • One clinical hour of treatment directly with the PT.
  • All appointments are a clinical hour, 50 to 60 minutes, directly with your physical therapist.

Traditional in-network model

  • Multiple patients per therapist.
  • Up to three patients per therapist per hour.
  • About 20 minutes with the PT; the rest of the session may be with an aide or assistant.
  • Shortened direct time.
02

Privacy and setting

Our One-on-one model

  • Private appointments.
  • Individual appointments in a private room.

Traditional in-network model

  • Shared rooms.
  • Patients share a large room with other patients.
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Treatment decisions

Our One-on-one model

  • Individualized treatment plans.
  • Your PT determines the treatment plan based on best current practice and evidence.
  • We focus on the individual. Not every injury occurs for the same reasons.

Traditional in-network model

  • Treatment frequently constrained by insurance decisions.
  • The insurance company decides what treatment is allowed and covered.
  • PT and company’s focus is on billed charges.
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Access between sessions

Our One-on-one model

  • Access to your provider for questions between sessions.
  • Available by email or phone for questions between sessions.

Traditional in-network model

  • Provider answers questions only during your scheduled session.

What To Expect

A thoughtful evaluation and a plan you understand.

Your first visit includes a thorough review of your history, movement, symptoms, goals, and functional needs. Follow-up visits combine hands-on treatment, movement retraining, exercise progression, education, and a clear home plan.

You are a partner in your rehab. The goal is not just short-term symptom relief, but stronger movement and better confidence beyond the clinic.

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Evaluation

History, movement, symptoms, goals, and functional needs.

02

Treatment Plan

Hands-on treatment, movement retraining, exercise progression, education, and a clear home plan.

03

Progress Beyond the Clinic

You are a partner in your rehab. The goal is not just short-term symptom relief, but stronger movement and better confidence beyond the clinic.

Physical therapist and patient during a hands-on evaluation at Great Falls Physical Therapy

Clinical Scope

Injuries we treat and techniques we use.

Scan the common conditions and treatment approaches below, then reach out if you are not sure where your concern fits.

Injuries We Treat

Pre and post-operative conditionsChronic painTendinitis and tendinopathyAnkle sprainArthritisNeck and back painDisc herniation and degenerative disc diseaseFracturesKnee painHip painHip and shoulder labral tearsHeadachePlantar fasciitisRotator cuff strain or tearSpinal stenosisACL tearTMJ and jaw painTennis elbowGolfer's elbowFrozen shoulderScoliosis

Techniques We Use

Soft tissue mobilizationMyofascial releaseDry needlingStabilization and core trainingBalance and fall prevention trainingPosture trainingMotor learning theoryJoint mobilizationNeuromuscular re-educationSport-specific training and injury preventionPNFStretchingStrain-counterstrainTherapeutic exercises and activitiesElectrical stimulationMoist heat and cryotherapyRunning analysisTPI assessment

Payment + Insurance

Out-of-network care, explained clearly.

Why Out of Network?

More time, more individualized care, and fewer factory-style limits.

Great Falls Physical Therapy strives to provide the best care to all patients. Because Great Falls Physical Therapy is out-of-network, we are able to tailor our appointments and take the extra time to make sure you get the care you need. This allows patients to get better more efficiently than a traditional factory PT setting and minimizes long-term costs.

Understand your payment options before scheduling.

For private insurance, Great Falls Physical Therapy is an out-of-network provider. Payment is due at the time of service. Our team can verify benefits, provide an estimate, and help submit claims; coverage and reimbursement depend on your plan. If you have Medicare, please call 703-349-1030 before scheduling so we can discuss current availability and the right next step.

Private Great Falls Physical Therapy treatment room for one-on-one care

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions patients often ask before getting started.

Do I need a doctor's referral?

Virginia is a Direct Access State, so most patients can start physical therapy without a physician referral. Requirements can vary by situation and plan. Please call us before scheduling if you are unsure whether a referral is needed.

How do I know if physical therapy can help me?

We are happy to schedule an evaluation to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for physical therapy services. If your diagnosis is out of our scope, we will work with you to determine an appropriate referral. If you have questions, please call 703-349-1030 or email info@greatfallspt.com to determine if you would benefit from an evaluation.

Do you take insurance?

For private insurance, Great Falls Physical Therapy is an out-of-network provider. We can review your benefits and provide an estimate before your first evaluation. Payment is due when services are provided. If you have Medicare, please call us to discuss your situation before scheduling.

What does out-of-network mean?

This means that Great Falls Physical Therapy has not contracted with your insurance company for reimbursement at a negotiated rate. We can give you one-on-one time and attention to reach your health goals, unlike conventional in-network practices.

What should I wear?

Please arrive with comfortable clothing that you are able to move in.

How early do I need to arrive?

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your initial evaluation if you still need to complete paperwork. Please feel free to utilize our outdoor covered porch on the Village Centre Green while you wait.

When might a child need pediatric physical therapy?

A child may benefit from physical therapy evaluation and/or continued care for delays with gross motor milestones, generalized weakness, difficulty maintaining the same activity level as peers, difficulty with gross motor movements such as walking, jumping, or running, frequent falls or balance concerns, tight or stiff muscles, pain, or poor endurance and easy fatigue.

Ready to start?

Schedule an evaluation and let the Great Falls Physical Therapy team help you choose the right path.

Questions before scheduling? Call 703-349-1030 or email info@greatfallspt.com.

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Downloadable Forms

Patient forms and questionnaires.

Our front desk will send the right forms for your visit. Call 703-349-1030 or email info@greatfallspt.com if you need a new patient packet, policy document, or symptom questionnaire before your appointment.

Getting started

New Patient Information Registration OON Reimbursement Guidelines GFPT Policy Standards Attendance Policy HIPAA: Summary of Privacy Notice

Questionnaires

Lower Extremity Pain Questionnaire (LEFS) Lower Back Pain Questionnaire (Oswestry) Neck Pain Questionnaire (NDI) Upper Extremity Pain Questionnaire (QuickDASH)