SPECTRUM PHYSICAL THERAPY

YOUR CHOICE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED REHABILITATION

2 locations in New London county

At Spectrum Physical Therapy, our number one priority is the patient. We strive to provide individualized treatment with hands-on, compassionate care. We do not rush our patients or our clinicians. Rather, we perform comprehensive evaluations and encourage patient input for treatment planning and goal setting.

Our philosophy is to provide the highest quality therapy through personalized care and education. We support creative and individualized intervention. Our personalized approach ensures patient comprehension and will enhance proper treatment progression to secure the best outcome for our patients. In order for full return to an active and healthy lifestyle, the patient must be involved and educated in the recovery process.

We accept most insurance including Medicare & Worker’s Comp.

HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF

personalized care & education

Our highly trained staff treats every patient as if he or she is a family member or personal friend. We realize that as a consumer, you have a choice as to where you receive your rehabilitation care. We would be grateful for the opportunity to assist in your recovery.

We currently have locations in Waterford & Mystic Connecticut. Please feel free to contact any of our offices with questions regarding insurance coverage, and treatment or to schedule an appointment.

Services

Additional programs are available. Contact us for information on additional or specialty programs you may need.

Orthopedic Care

Strains/Sprains
Neck & Head Aches
Low Back/Spine Conditions
Arthritis/DJD
Tendonitis
Surgical Repairs/Reconstruction
Manual Therapy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/Sprains, Strains and Fractures

Sports Medicine

Injury Assessment, Treatment, Education & Prevention
Athletic Training Outreach
Knee, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle Rehab
Overhead Athlete (Throwing Injuries)
Sports Performance Enhancement
Personal Training
Endurance Training

Worker's Compensation / Rehabilitation

Work Rehabilitation
Work Conditioning/Hardening

Specialty Programs

Balance/Fall Prevention
Therapeutic Massage
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Nutrition Education
Dry Needling

Forms

Patient Forms

For your convenience, you may print and complete these forms prior to your first visit.

New Patient Registration Form Packet | Download

Revised Telehealth Consent Form | Download

This copy may be faxed, mailed, or hand-delivered to the clinic. DO NOT EMAIL FORM.

Monthly Newsletter

The Therapy Connection | Download

PAIN QUESTIONNAIRES

Functional Outcome Questionnaires

Please fill out the appropriate survey prior to your first visit.

Arm, Shoulder and/or Hand Pain | Download

Low Back Pain | Download

Lower Extremity Pain | Download

Neck Disability | Download

Physician Use

Prescription Form | Download

This copy may be faxed, mailed or hand delivered to the clinic. DO NOT EMAIL PRESCRIPTION.

FAQ

For Additional Questions Please Contact Us

Can I choose where I want to have therapy?

Yes. The choice of where you receive therapy is always yours. While the majority of our patients come to us by physician referral/recommendation, many clients request to see us due to our strong clinical reputation in the community.

Do I need a physician referral to receive therapy?

We operate in a direct access state where, if your insurance plan authorizes self-referral to physical therapy, a physician referral is not necessary for you to be seen by a licensed therapist. Please check with your insurance though as many health insurance plans require a physician’s referral for therapy to be covered. We also offer treatments, services and/or products that do NOT require a referral and are available on a self-pay basis.

Does your facility accept my insurance?

We participate in the majority of major health insurance plans including Medicare and Worker’s Compensation. Please contact us prior to your first visit to see if we participate with your specific health plan.

Does your facility submit claims to my insurance company?

As a service to our patients, we will gladly file claims with your insurance company on your behalf. In order to appropriately submit these claims, we will need to obtain a copy of your insurance identification card to ensure that we have the necessary information.

Your First Visit:

Your therapist will conduct an evaluation of your condition lasting between 60-90 minutes. The evaluation is necessary to create a program designed specifically to address your needs for a maximum recovery.

What do I bring on my first visit?

– Referral slip from your medical doctor
– Your medical insurance card
– Your ID
– If you are getting therapy as a result of a worker’s compensation claim or an automobile accident, you will also need to bring your claim information, including claim number.

Please arrive 15 minutes early on your first visit to fill out any necessary paperwork.

What do I wear?

We recommend comfortable clothing such as sweatpants or shorts, a T-shirt or tank-top and sneakers.

How long is each visit?

Each visit will last 60 – 90 minutes on average. Times vary due to the treatment and exercises being performed.

How often do I go to treatment?

The regularity of your visits will be determined after your initial evaluation, but most patients have 3 visits each week scheduled.

Testimonials

“My physical therapy and recovery has been nothing less than amazing. I somehow developed neck and shoulder pain and thanks to Spectrum, I was able to get back to normal and enjoy my vacation to Europe. I feel this would not have been possible had I not been here. My activity level is back to high and I feel 100% again. Thanks to the therapist’s guidance and expertise, I feel good about the specific exercises provided to prevent recurring injury.”

J.S.

“Since I started in physical therapy I have gotten back to playing soccer and softball. I currently have no pain any longer and am back to all of the activities I was doing before my injury. I would like to thank Andrew and the staff at Spectrum for all of their hard work on the road to recovery.”

A.P.

“Balance has improved greatly. Ability to lift has improved. My sleep is not interrupted as often due to less pain. Each time I leave my appointment I feel physically able to do more.”

M.F.

“Improvements with driving, golfing, walking, sleeping, sitting, going from sitting to standing, doing dishes – everything has improved.”

E.D.

“Mr. Doyle’s experience provided me with the reassurance that what was happening to my knee was not unusual, and in the space of a few short weeks had worked things back to normal. He provides exercises and equipment that are not available to normal folks at home, and his training and experience were well-suited to handle the problems I had. Listening to him with other patients, it’s clear that he meets each person “where they are”, is supportive of each patient, and is sufficiently smart and well-trained to know what needs to be done to get the patient back on track. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a provider of physical therapy knowledge, body-mechanics information, and rehabilitation exercise and therapies.”

B.C.

“I came in with agonizing back pain and was provided an appointment the next day. Dave is a compassionate, knowledgeable, ethical, polite physical therapist that helped to halt the nasty back spasms and give me the “exercise tools” to help strengthen and stretch my back to prevent muscle spasms from reoccurring. I am happy to feel better, but sad to leave!”

E.F.

“I had a wonderful experience coming to Spectrum Physical Therapy. You feel welcomed and cared about from the beginning and my therapy only continued with the same attitude. I had limited Range of Motion and was in a lot of pain. Within the first week my pain diminished due to the stretches and activities provided. My therapy continued to adjust and change with my improvements. I have become pain free and will continue to do the exercises and stretches due to the therapist making sure I understood how and why they were important. I would recommend Spectrum Physical Therapy to anyone. Thanks for making my experience so enjoyable and instructive.”

J.B.

“I have had lower back pain for years and have been to many chiropractors and had epidural injections, but my pain would always come back. During physical therapy, I was given the tools to strengthen my back and Dave provided me with the knowledge to correct my back problem instead of just taking care of the pain. I’m now able to move better than I have in a very long time and I’m able to keep it that way.”

L.S.

“I was extremely frustrated when I first came to Spectrum Physical Therapy. I had a bunionectomy in December, and by February, could only manage about 50 yards before it became too painful. I began to work with Spectrum Physical Therapy and they were wonderful. Although they had other patients in the clinic, they never seemed rushed and always focused their attention on me during the time they spent with me. In conclusion, I’m thrilled with the results! After 6 weeks of PT, I can walk 2.5 miles every day with absolutely no pain. “

L.J.B.

“When I began PT 4 weeks ago, I was unable to sleep through the night for 3 months. I woke up several times during the night with pain. I have allergies to some medications and sensitivity to several others. I was unable to take meds for pain. I could not sleep on my right side because of a rotator cuff tear and I could not sleep on my left side due to sciatica due to 3 herniated disks. The first week I started PT with David Doyle, I had relief from the pain. I went from intense pain to being able to sleep through the night and maintain my very active work schedule in a very short time. The entire staff at Spectrum are always kind, friendly and professional.”