Physical Therapy in Joplin, MO
What to Expect
Treatment will always be catered to each individual. Everybody is different and treatment needs vary, communication with your therapist is crucial to your recovery. We value the patient's feedback and want you to be an active participant in setting your treatment goals.
Physical Therapy treatment in our office includes 60 minutes of dedicated one on one time with your therapist. This can include manual (hands-on) therapy, corrective exercise prescription, and setting you up for success through consistent home programming. Beyond traditional exercise prescription, we aim to provide our patients with functional, workout style home exercises.
For our younger population, physical therapy sessions will include therapeutic play and family education to set you up for success at home. Kids learn the best through play and we love providing families with the tools they need to encourage appropriate gross motor development, improve sensory regulation, and thrive through childhood!
Because our approach is more focused one on one care than the traditional PT setting, we are able to see patients less frequently, while achieving excellent outcomes.
Your First Visit
The first visit focuses on getting to know you and finding out what brings you to us. At Midwestern Built Physical Therapy we believe greatly in evaluating a whole person. Whether you are coming to see us for shoulder pain, you’ve just had surgery, you are bringing your child in for developmental concerns. We will spend your first session getting to know you, understanding your concerns, and developing a plan to help you achieve your goals.
In some cases, pain in one area of the body may be due to altered movement patterns or muscle weakness in a different area. It is important to assess full functional movement to provide the highest quality of physical therapy care. Rather than focus on one specific area of weakness, we focus on functional rehabilitation focused on the ability to complete your everyday tasks from carrying groceries to performing in the gym.
To help with this, we ask that you come in “comfortable clothing.” Anything that you would normally wear to exercise, including comfortable footwear. We also ask that the intake form be filled out online prior to your initial visit. This will allow more time for getting to know you and your goals at that initial visit.
Do I need a referral for Physical Therapy?
It depends…
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• You have a NEW injury never diagnosed by an approved provider
• You have an OLD injury never diagnosed by an approved provider
• You have a recurring injury previously diagnosed by an approved provider greater than 1 year ago
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• You have recurring injury previously diagnosed by an approved provider within 1 year of diagnosis
• You have chronic illness (lasting greater than 6 months) previously diagnosed by an AMP
• It’s part of a Fitness and Wellness Program for asymptomatic individuals
• It’s education and resource training for asymptomatic individuals
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Medical Doctor (MD)
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Dentist (DDS, DMD)
Podiatrist (DPM)
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• If you fall in the “NO” category above, nothing else is needed. Schedule online or call today!
• Ask your approved provider for a referral to MWB Physical Therapy. They can fax a referral to 855-574-0822 attn: Jennifer Banks, DPT.
• Download this referral form and have your provider fill it in. You can fax it over or bring it with you to your first appointment.
• Currently an MWB Health Patient? Talk with Dr. Chris Banks at your next appointment to see if PT is right for you.
Still not sure? Contact Dr. Jen Banks for help.
$140
Initial Evaluation - Physical Therapy
A 60-minute comprehensive evaluation including full functional movement assessment, goal setting, and initiation of treatment or home activity planning. We want you to leave this appointment excited about the goals we set and our plans to help you achieve them!
$125
Physical Therapy Treatment
One on one treatment session focusing on achieving the goals we set for you at your initial evaluation. Treatment may include manual soft tissue mobilization, corrective exercise, movement analysis including Olympic weight lifting techniques. For our younger population, this treatment includes therapeutic play, parental instruction, and setting up a plan for success in the home!
Physical Therapy in Joplin, MO
Midwestern Built Health offers one-on-one physical therapy in downtown Joplin, MO. Every session with Dr. Jennifer Banks, PT, DPT is a full 60 minutes with your therapist. You won't be handed off or sharing her time with several other patients. Jennifer is a Marquette University graduate with a background in athletic training, and she has practiced physical therapy in the 4-States region since 2011.
Her special interests include pediatric and adolescent gross motor development, functional sports medicine, and treating pregnant and postpartum athletes. Sessions may include manual therapy, corrective exercise, movement analysis (including Olympic weightlifting technique) and workout-style home programs. Sessions for kids include therapeutic play and family education.
Pricing is posted upfront: $140 for the initial evaluation and $125 per treatment session. Not sure if you need a referral? See our Missouri direct access FAQ below. We're at 422 S Main St and welcome patients from Joplin, Webb City, Carl Junction and across the 4-States.
Physical Therapy FAQs
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It depends. You don't need one for a recurring injury diagnosed by an approved provider within the last year, a chronic condition previously diagnosed, or wellness and fitness programs. New or never-diagnosed injuries need a referral. See our referral page for details.
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Sessions are 60 minutes of one-on-one time with your physical therapist.
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The initial evaluation is $140 and each treatment session is $125. We're not in-network with insurance, so pricing is posted upfront.
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Yes. Dr. Jennifer Banks has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent gross motor development. Kids' sessions include therapeutic play and parent education.
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Comfortable exercise clothing and footwear. Please complete your intake form online before your appointment.