Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What makes Kai PT different from other physical therapy clinics?
A: What sets us apart is that each and every treatment session will be carried out SOLELY by a physical therapist throughout your entire experience at Kai PT. Our therapist utilizes and specializes in hands-on, manual therapy techniques as the primary intervention during each treatment session, not relying only on machines/modalities for treatment.
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Q: What type of injuries do we treat?
A: We evaluate and provide treatment for ailments/conditions affecting the neck, mid back, low back, shoulder, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, foot. We also offer pre and post-operative rehabilitation and much more! |
Q: What types of insurance do we accept?
A: We accept most major health insurance as well as Worker's Compensation and auto insurance. Please contact us for further questions. |
Q: What should I expect on my first visit?
A: Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your appointment to fill out paperwork unless you have already received it by fax or email prior to your appointment. Please bring your doctor's prescription for physical therapy, health insurance card, Worker's Compensation claim number and adjuster's/case manager's contact information, or auto insurance claim number and adjuster's contact information, which ever may apply. Please wear comfortable clothing also to assist us in giving you the most thorough evaluation and treatment. |
Q: Who will provide my treatment?
A: Each client will be seen by and only the SAME physical therapist (not by an assistant or aide) for each and every visit in order to develop and maintain continuity of care, ultimately establishing a genuine one-on-one relationship between you and your therapist. |
Q: How long will each treatment session last for?
A: Treatment sessions typically last 30 to 60 minutes. |
Q: What does "OCS" stand for and what does it mean to me as a patient?
A: A physical therapist who is an "OCS" is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. One research publication was able to show that therapists who are "OCS" were more efficient than therapists who are not "OCS", using fewer visits for less estimated cost during the same treatment duration and performed fewer treatment procedures. Other studies have also found that physicians and employers believe that certified specialists achieve more effective clinical outcomes and often manage patients with more complex conditions. Board-certified therapists truly stand out from their peers, considering fewer than 10 percent of the roughly 63,000 members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) have obtained this voluntary advanced credential. Dr. Chun is only 1 of 7 total orthopedic clinical specialists practicing physical therapy in all of Newport Beach and Irvine.
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