Lifemotion Physical Therapy

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Overview

At Lifemotion Physical Therapy our goal is to restore and enhance our patients quality of life through a personalized hands-on approach. We strive to maximize our patients level of function and physical potential.

Insurance:

  • Medicare
  • Medicare Replacement (Private Insurance)
  • Auto / Personal Injury cases
  • Select Workman's Compensation
  • Medrisk Workers Compensation Network
  • PPO's
  • Letter of Protection

Location

We are conveniently located in Jupiter, FL on Toney Penna Drive between A1A and Military trail.

** We will work with every patient to ensure they receive the care that they need **

Patient Forms

For your convenience, you can download, print and complete your applicable patient forms prior to your first visit. Then bring the completed forms with you when you come in for your appointment. If you choose to fill out your forms at our office, please arrive 10-15 minutes before your appointment to allow time to complete your forms.  Our forms below are PDF files, which require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program for viewing and printing.

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Contact

Staff

Alvin A. Ponce de Leon, Owner of Lifemotion Physical Therapy

Alvin has been a physical therapist for over 30 years and has provided rehabilitative services to the communities of Northern Palm Beach County since graduating in 1987. He began his studies at the University at Binghamton and completed them at the University at Buffalo in the New York State University system.
Alvin was the Sports Rehabilitation therapist in Palms West Hospital and then afterwards supervised the off campus Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic for Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. He opened his first private practice in 1994, The Florida Institute of Rehabilitation. Alvin also was a teaching adjunct at South University in its Physical Therapist Assisting Program as well as a Clinical Instructor for many Physical Therapy Programs from all over the country. In 1992 Alvin received the Clinical Instructor of the Year Award from the University of Miami Physical Therapy Program.
Alvin is a recreational golfer outside of the clinic. He is an active contributor and participant of the fund raising golf tournaments of The Quantum House and Palm Beach Gardens Police Explorers charities.

Services

Lifemotion Physical Therapy is your premier full-service physical therapy private practice. Our staff is trained to efficiently rehabilitate a variety of conditions. Here is a brief listing of what we specialize in:

Conditions:

Auto Injuries and Whiplash, Scoliosis, Sacroliliac Injuries, Neck Pain, Work-related Injuries, Low Back Pain, Sciatica,
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Herniated Discs, Leg Pain, Arthritis, Sports Injuries, Headaches, Plantar Fasciitis, Ankle Sprains, Shoulder Pain, Knee and Ankle Injuries, Muscle Strains, Tennis Elbow, Tingling or Numbness, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis/Tendinitis, Rotator Cuff Injuries

Treatment Modalities:

Lumbar Stabilization, Rotator Cuff Programs, Soft Tissue Massage, Therapeutic Exercise, Stretching Exercises,
Strengthening Exercises, Ultrasound, Neuromuscular Stimulation, Patient Education, Sports Medicine, Posture Education, TENS, Physical Agents (heat and ice).
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during my first visit?

During your first visit you can expect the following:

Arrive at your appointment with your paperwork completed (you can download it from our website - see the paperwork or forms link).
You will provide us with your prescription for physical therapy.
We will copy your insurance card.
You will be seen for the initial evaluation by the therapist.
The therapist will discuss the following:

Your medical history.
Your current problems/complaints.
Pain intensity, what aggravates and eases the problem.
How this is impacting your daily activities or your functional limitations.
Your goals with physical therapy.
Medications, tests, and procedures related to your health.

The therapist will then perform the objective evaluation which may include some of the following:

Palpation - touching around the area of the pain/problem. This is done to check for the presence of tenderness, swelling, soft tissue integrity, tissue temperature, inflammation, etc.
Range of Motion (ROM) - the therapist will move the joint(s) to check for the quality of movement and any restrictions.
Muscle Testing - the therapist may check for strength and the quality of the muscle contraction. Pain and weakness may be noted. Often the muscle strength is graded. This is also part of a neurological screening.
Neurological Screening - the therapist may check to see how the nerves are communicating with the muscles, sensing touch, pain, vibration, or temperature. Reflexes may be assessed as well.
Special Tests - the therapist may perform special tests to confirm/rule out the presence of additional problems.
Posture Assessment - the positions of joints relative to ideal and each other may be assessed.

The therapist will then formulate a list of problems you are having, and how to treat those problems. A plan is subsequently developed with the patient's input. This includes how many times you should see the therapist per week, how many weeks you will need therapy, home programs, patient education, short-term/long-term goals, and what is expected after discharge from therapy. This plan is created with input from you, your therapist, and your doctor.

What do physical therapists do?

You have probably heard of the profession of physical therapy. Maybe you have had a conversation with a friend about how physical therapy helped get rid of his or her back pain, or you might know someone who needed physical therapy after an injury. You might even have been treated by a physical therapist yourself. But have you ever wondered about physical therapists--who they are and what they do? Many people are familiar with physical therapists' work helping patients with orthopedic problems, such as low back pain or knee surgeries, to reduce pain and regain function. Others may be aware of the treatment that physical therapists provide to assist patients recovering from a stroke (e.g., assisting them with recovering use of their limbs and walking again).

The ability to maintain an upright posture and to move your arms and legs to perform all sorts of tasks and activities is an important component of your health. Most of us can learn to live with the various medical conditions that we may develop, but only if we are able to continue at our jobs, take care of our families, and enjoy important occasions with family and friends. All of these activities require the ability to move without difficulty or pain.

Because physical therapists are experts in movement and function, they do not confine their talents to treating people who are ill. A large part of a physical therapist's program is directed at preventing injury, loss of movement, and even surgery. Physical therapists work as consultants in industrial settings to improve the design of the workplace and reduce the risk of workers overusing certain muscles or developing low back pain. They also provide services to athletes at all levels to screen for potential problems and institute preventive exercise programs. With the boom in the golf and fitness industries, a number of physical therapists are engaged in consulting with recreational golfers and fitness clubs to develop workouts that are safe and effective, especially for people who already know that they have a problem with their joints or their backs.

The cornerstones of physical therapy treatment are therapeutic exercise and functional training. In addition to "hands-on" care, physical therapists also educate patients to take care of themselves and to perform certain exercises on their own. Depending on the particular needs of a patient, physical therapists may also "mobilize" a joint (that is, perform certain types of movements at the end of your range of motion) or massage a muscle to promote proper movement and function. Physical therapists also use methods such as ultrasound (which uses high frequency waves to produce heat), hot packs, and ice. Although other kinds of practitioners will offer some of these treatments as "physical therapy," it's important for you to know that physical therapy can only be provided by qualified physical therapists or by physical therapist assistants, who must complete a 2-year education program and who work only under the direction and supervision of physical therapists.

Most forms of physical therapy treatment are covered by your insurance, but the coverage will vary with each plan. Most states do not legally require patients to see their physicians before seeing a physical therapist. Most of the time all you have to do is ask your doctor if physical therapy is right for you.

Is my therapist licensed?

Physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are licensed by their respective states.

How does the billing process work?

Billing for physical therapy services is similar to what happens at your doctor's office. When you are seen for treatment, the following occurs:

The physical therapist bills your insurance company, Workers' Comp, or charges you based on Common Procedure Terminology (CPT) codes.
Those codes are transferred to a billing form that is either mailed or electronically communicated to the payer.
The payer processes this information and makes payments according to an agreed upon fee schedule.
An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is generated and sent to the patient and the physical therapy clinic with a check for payment and a balance due by the patient.
The patient is expected to make the payment on the balance if any.

It is important to understand that there are many small steps (beyond the outline provided above) within the process. Exceptions are common to the above example as well. At any time along the way, information may be missing, miscommunicated, or misunderstood. This can delay the payment process. While it is common for the payment process to be completed in 60 days or less, it is not uncommon for the physical therapy clinic to receive payment as long as six months after the treatment date.

Reviews

“Physical Therapy isn't fun, however, at LifeMotion I found myself smiling through the pain.  It is unlike other physical therapy where I feel like just another body and not a person.  The personal attention by all the staff, the light-hearted atmosphere, and the excellent care in making sure I was doing the excercises correctly made me feel important to all concerned.  Alvin's knowledge of the human body and his physical manipulation of my problem spot made a huge difference.  Thank you to Alvin & his entire staff!”
Suzi F.
“Thank you Alvin and Rob for rehabilitating Riley J. from his ACL surgery!
Your rehabilitation work with Riley was key to his great recovery and keeping him motivated during his down time. Before his ACL full tear injury on the field he was training/playing games in travel soccer, high school soccer, working out at Golds Gym, surfing, and biking. To hit Zero was very difficult on him physically and mentally as well. 
Team LIFEMOTION got him the exercise at rehab he needed to fully recover and also kept his mind focused on his progress and the target of getting healthy. He started back in the gym, has been riding the Florida winter waves, soccer training and has his 1st soccer tournament coming up in mid-April. We know some start back earlier after surgery, but we feel his surgeons new protocol of 12 months truly gave him the time to rehab back correctly to 100%. This gave him a chance to rehab his supporting muscles and ligaments stronger as well to hopefully prevent”
The J Family
“Rob & Alvin are excellent!  Their knowledge and individual attention to their patients treatment is wonderful.  They get so many people with so many different issues and they find individual treatment to help each.  The whole staff are very attentive to the individual treatment of each client.  This is the only place to go for rehab.  The receptionist is a gem!”
Ralph L.
“I received outstanding service!  Staff (Nicole, Cody, Alvin & Rob) were extremely helpful and took time to understand my problem and gave me their undivided attention that provided me the opportunity to significantly improve my condition.  I am certain that the improvement in my condition that they enabled me to attain will delay if not eliminate the need for surgery.  I will always be thankful for the outstanding assistance and support that I have received.”
Edward G.
“The entire staff is professional .  I had a great experience here.  The results speak for themselves.”
Frank C.
“What a great group of knowledgeable & compassionate people.  I especially appreciate the ease of scheduling and the genuine concern for the patients.”
Laura G.
“To Alvin, Rob & Charlie, Nicole & Susie, THANK YOU for putting me back together again.  The best rehab facility in West Palm Beach!”
Richard P.
“The staff always greets with a smile.  Good listeners!  Very knowledgeable in their work.  I would recommend family & friends!”
Lin C.
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