When restless leg occurs in conjunction with vein disorders, vein treatment can cause relief of symptoms and eliminate the need for medication. Skin Changes Skin changes can occur during many stages of venous disease. Swelling may occur around the leg, ankles, or around the knees.
A normal physical therapy session will last between 45 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes. During that time period there will be a combination of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise designed to focus on the deficits that were noted during the initial evaluation.
How long is a physical therapist required to retain medical records? The patient records must be maintained for at least seven years following the discharge, except the records of unemancipated minors must be maintained for at least one year after the minor reaches the age of 18. How long does a physical therapist have to send me the copy of medical records I requested? If you made your request in writing for the records to be sent directly to you, the physical therapist must provide copies to you within 15 days. The physical therapist can charge a reasonable fee for the cost of making the copies.