Quality and compassionate rehabilitative care is scattered across Southern Indiana taking shape in the form of various KORT buildings .
There are now eight KORT outpatient rehabilitation centers in the region , many of which have specialty programs to help their patients heal .
In the last 17 years , KORT has established locations in Jeffersonville , New Albany , Clarksville , Corydon , Georgetown , Charlestown , Sellersburg and Madison . Between these locations , the company offers a variety of specialty services in order to meet the unique needs of a client ’ s injury or condition . “ The big thing for us is the commitment to Southern Indiana communities that we ’ re out to provide the best in rehab ,” said Eric Wolfe , the clinic director of KORT ’ s Jeffersonville location . “ The Best in Rehab ” is not only KORT ’ s motto , but it speaks to the company ’ s mission to provide all clients with clinical excellence and unparalleled customer service on a daily basis . One way that KORT stands out from other rehabilitation centers is its dedication to employees ’ continued educational growth , according to Wolfe . “ We really go beyond just patient care , but we as a company really , really value clinician growth and education and kind of making everyone the best version of themselves they can be ,” he said . Having these skilled therapists at KORT , who are constantly receiving training and extended education , means that the centers can offer specialized services . In addition to treating orthopedic musculoskeletal disorders , these services include aquatic rehab , pelvic health , sports medicine , hand therapy , personalized orthopedic weight reduction , cancer rehab , COVID-19 rehab and vestibular rehab for dizziness , among many other programs . Those looking for a specific physical therapy service can explore KORT ’ s website , KORT . com , to find the perfect location based on their need . The practitioners at KORT are dedicated to partnering with their clients throughout their entire healing journey . From those meeting clients at the front desk to the physical therapists , the entire company is devoted to providing good , valuable one-on-one care . “ When we work with people twice a week , three times a week for a month you get to know people on a personal level ,” Wolfe said , “ Obviously anybody that ’ s gotten into this kind of field it ’ s because they want to help people get better , so there ’ s that compassionate side .” Starting with the first visit , KORT physical therapists work with a client to understand their injury , home environment , activity level and interests . Additionally , clients will be asked about their goals – what they hope to achieve after their treatment . By asking these questions , the physical therapists are able to
create a roadmap for the client ’ s treatment and help them get back to their daily life . During the first visit , clients can also expect to get an idea of how many appointments their treatment requires and get started on their treatment . Each appointment lasts between 45 minutes and an hour .
Many patients are recommended to KORT by their physicians , but Wolfe said that there is another way to get treatment : by walking in or calling KORT directly .
The State of Indiana approved direct access to physical therapy services in 2013 , meaning that patients do not need a physician ’ s referral to receive treatment from a physical therapist for no more than 42 days .
With direct access , individuals have the ability to seek treatment quicker , instead of meeting with a physician and waiting to be referred .
“ If they had had the inclination to get in here right after the acute stage in an injury , we can help someone a little quicker that way , so they don ’ t have to suffer so long . The earlier the intervention , usually the better the outcome ,” Wolfe said . In the years that KORT has been established , it remains dedicated to providing exceptional care and helping patients return to their normal daily lives with improved functional mobility and strength .
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