Optimal Performance Physical Therapy, LLC

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

11/04/2025

Kathy Leahy ~

Healthcare seems to be in the forefront of minds this November. Many folks are assessing one health plan or another and comparing two or more health plans. Make sure you know the terms being used and what they mean, especially when it means more money coming out of your own pocket in addition to your monthly premium. Another good thing to ask, or investigate, is knowing the difference between what a referral is versus a prior authorization. A referral is mostly needed with HMO plans. This means your primary care physician (P*P) needs to send a request for you to be seen by a specialist physician. A prior authorization is a process where a health insurance company reviews and approves a healthcare service or medication before it is provided to the patient. This is done to ensure that the service or medication is: medically necessary, cost-effective and compliant with your policy. Best advice is to fully read the policy, not just the benefit summary chart. Happy November!!!

11/04/2025

Healthcare seems to be in the forefront of minds this November. Many folks are assessing one health plan or another and comparing two or more health plans. Make sure you know the terms being used and what they mean, especially when it means more money coming out of your own pocket in addition to your monthly premium. Another good thing to ask, or investigate, is knowing the difference between what a referral is versus a prior authorization. A referral is mostly needed with HMO plans. This means your primary care physician (P*P) needs to send a request for you to be seen by a specialist physician. A prior authorization is a process where a health insurance company reviews and approves a healthcare service or medication before it is provided to the patient. This is done to ensure that the service or medication is: medically necessary, cost-effective and compliant with your policy. Best advice is to fully read the policy, not just the benefit summary chart. Happy November!!!

10/31/2025

Kathy Leahy~

Happy Halloween from the Officials at Optimal Performance Physical Therapy! We have 2 soccer officials, 1 hockey official, 1 swimming & diving official and 1 furry athlete! Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween 2025!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the Officials at Optimal Performance Physical Therapy! We have 2 soccer officials, 1 hockey official, 1 swimming & diving official and 1 furry athlete! Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween 2025!

10/02/2025

Kathy Leahy

It's time to enjoy Autumn in New England!!! Just because the temps may be a bit lower than they were a month or two ago, does not mean you are relinquished to being indoors. Dress in layers if needed and get out there! Enjoy some fall sports whether you play or go watch a high school or college game or two, go on some hikes (short or long, flat or elevated) or try some apple picking!

10/02/2025

It's time to enjoy Autumn in New England!!! Just because the temps may be a bit lower than they were a month or two ago, does not mean you are relinquished to being indoors. Dress in layers if needed and get out there! Enjoy some fall sports whether you play or go watch a high school or college game or two, go on some hikes (short or long, flat or elevated) or try some apple picking!

09/02/2025

As everyone heads back to work and/or school, we thought it was a good idea to remind everyone about good posture. Please support your head or arms when looking at your phone as much as you can. You head weight goes up higher and higher the more forward your head is in relationship to your shoulders. Desk sitting is very important for your posture. Check out the key points in our Sept 2025 Newsletter. Have a great start to the new school year!

08/06/2025

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08/01/2025

Cheers to enjoying the rest of your summer! This month, we have noticed quite a few folks struggle to answer the question "Please rate your pain." Thus, here is a general explanation for you to consider when asked this question. Feel free to reply with a post of any topics or questions you would like us to cover in our upcoming newsletters.