Welcome to FocusPTF
FocusPTF is a state of the art treatment facility dedicated to the care and prevention of injuries and pain. We take great pride in working with our clients to rehabilitate injuries, prevent disease & disability and promote optimal performance in fitness, sports and life.
The FocusPTF Philosophy:
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With the belief that ‘Movement Heals’, FocusPTF empowers Exercise as Medicine to bridge the gap between traditional physical therapy and fitness centers, ultimately achieving superior results for clients.
Empowering exercise as medicine, FocusPTF provides these physical and occupational therapy services:
Our MediFIT™ (Medically-Oriented Fitness) services offer:
- Targeted fitness programs designed to improve heart and lung health, lower cholesterol and control diabetes, hypertension & obesity
- Personal training, wellness & weight loss coaching
- Medical massage & yoga
- Life performance
How is FocusPTF different?
Who is FocusPTF for?
What type of physical therapy treatments do you provide?
What is MediFIT™ and how can MediFIT™ services help me?
Will you work with my doctor?
Can I get physical therapy without a medical doctor’s referral?
Will you bill my insurance for me?
Can I use funds from my Health Savings Account for physical therapy and MediFIT™ health services?
How do I get started?
Whether you are a patient of FocusPTF or a client of our MediFIT™ program, you become a member of our team. Together our goal will be to enhance your overall health as well as treat your injury. Getting you back to life and optimal health is our focus, not only by resolving your pain, but by increasing your stamina, regaining your strength and balance and improving your overall fitness.
Our licensed clinicians will treat you on an individual basis with personalized attention on every visit. You won’t be given handouts on how to heal yourself, but rather we will educate you on your injury, create a customized treatment plan and train you on our internet based home exercise program. This technology allows you access on your home or work computer as well as print out a written program.
By providing a wide range of services that are geared toward achieving optimal health for our clients, we care for:
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Patient referrals from medical doctors for orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehab
- Walk-ins for treatment of acute and chronic injuries or pain
- Clients seeking a medically supervised fitness, wellness or weight loss program
- Clients seeking accelerated fitness & sports performance
- Individuals experiencing balance and mobility decline
What type of physical therapy treatments do you provide?
We perform a number of essential and effective treatments such as: soft tissue mobilization, deep tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, myofascial release, electrical muscles stimulation, ultrasound, therapeutic exercise and stretching, PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) and many more.
What is MediFIT™ and how can MediFIT™ services help me?
Our medically-oriented fitness programs are designed to improve heart and lung health, lower cholesterol and control diabetes, hypertension & obesity (all eligible health care expenses).
We are not a health club expecting you to shape up on your own, but rather medical practitioners with extensive fitness experience who will develop a personalized program for your health needs. Your program will include education on disease and injury prevention as well as medically supervised guidance as you work towards your goal.
Our services are delivered in an environment that is safe, non-intimidating and highly valuable to our client’s life.
Our therapists are always in close communication with your doctor and have the technology to provide them with instant and secure on-line progress reports and phone calls. We share your doctor’s goal in helping you recover as quickly as possible and maintain optimal health, thus, we work as a team to make certain this happens.
Can I get physical therapy without a medical doctor’s referral?
YES. Most insurance carriers allow you direct access to a licensed Physical Therapist. For those with insurance such as Medicare or Medicaid that do require a prescription, we will work with your doctor to obtain one or assist you in finding a physician to suit your needs.
How much will my physical therapy treatments cost me?
This depends on your insurance coverage and the services you require. Physical therapy is covered by most insurance carriers. Contact our office and we will be happy to verify your insurance and assist you in gaining the maximum coverage for your treatments. In most cases, you will only be required to pay minimal co-pay for your services.
YES. We will directly bill your insurance carrier and take care of health insurance verification and worker's compensation authorization at no additional cost to you. Together with our professional billing company, we will work to verify your benefits information prior to your visit, minimize your out-of-pocket expense and ensure your health insurance covers as much of your physical therapy treatments as possible.
We accept all Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) insurances, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Worker’s Compensation insurance and most motor vehicle and injury claims. Provider listings change frequently or are often incomplete, so if we are not in your directory, gives us a call at 803-746-7800 and we will check your benefits for you. Here is a current list of providers.
Can I use funds from my Health Savings Account for physical therapy and MediFIT™ health services?
YES. Ask your insurance carrier for a list of eligible medical expenses. You may also access approved services on the IRS publication 502. Click here for a general overview.
FocusPTF has made it easy. Simply call our office and we will schedule an appointment for you and start any insurance verification or other necessary paperwork immediately. We offer evaluations within 48 hours so you can begin your recovery quickly.
FocusPTF is a state of the art treatment facility dedicated to the care and prevention of injuries and pain. We take great pride in working with our clients to rehabilitate injuries, prevent disease & disability and promote optimal performance in fitness, sports and life.
Our Team
Richard Biggers PT, CSCS
"The FocusPTF objective is to go beyond the treatment of injury and condition the body for better health."
Dedicated to providing exemplary physical therapy services in the Carolina region, Rich brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to his practice. He combines his distinctive treatment plans with an ongoing awareness of today’s most current health care research. The result is Focus Physical Therapy & Fitness, the embodiment of Rich’s commitment to helping individuals achieve a superior standard of health and well being.
Thanks to state-of-the art facilities and specialized treatments including the ground-breaking MediFIT™ program, Focus Physical Therapy & Fitness has become one of Charlotte’s leading sources of exceptional rehabilitative and physical performance services. As Rich insists, the Focus objective is not just about treating injuries; it’s about enhancing overall health.
An accomplished high school and college athlete, Rich is familiar with the cycle of sports injury, surgery, therapy and recovery. He prides himself on being able to bring this empathetic perspective to each of his patients, knowing how important it is for them to get back into the game. Passionate about practicing what he teaches, Rich continues to challenge himself physically with long-distance running and cycling events and weight training. His core belief is that Movement Heals, and he empowers Exercise as Medicine to bridge the gap between traditional physical therapy and fitness centers. This means outstanding results for Focus clients.
A New York native, Rich is a graduate of the renowned School of Physical Therapy at Ithaca College. After earning his Physical Therapy license in New York, he relocated to San Diego, California. Rich’s reputation for expert care and rehabilitation grew quickly and he was inspired to create his own private practice. Within a few years, his company operated nine clinics throughout Southern California.
Today, he has returned to the East Coast with his family, intent on providing that same level of patient care and commitment to residents throughout North and South Carolina.
Credentials
- Licensed physical therapist and wellness consultant for more than 20 years
- Licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Work Injury Prevention IMPACC Consultant and Provider
- Member APTA (1987 to present)
- Assistant Lecturer for Northwest Seminars
Directions
FocusPTF is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Charlotte.From Charlotte:
- Head South on I-485 & take Exit #1 for South Tryon Street / NC-49
- Turn Left on NC-49 / South Tryon Street / York Road
- Continue approximately 8 miles (crossing the Buster Boyd Bridge into South Carolina)
- Continue on SC-49 Turn Right on Channel Road (before the BiLo shopping center)
- Enter from the back parking lot
From Gastonia:
- Head South on North Chester Street/ US-321 toward West Page Avenue
- Turn Left at West Garrison Blvd / NC-274
- Continue on SC-274
- Turn Left on SC-49 Turn Left on Channel Road
- Enter from the back parking lot
From Rock Hill or Fort Mill:
- Take I-77 to Charlotte
- Take Exit 85 toward Tega Cay Turn Left at SC-160 Continue on NC-160 / Steele Creek Road
- Turn left at NC-49 / South Tryon / York Road (crossing the Buster Boyd Bridge into South Carolina)
- Continue on SC-49
- Turn Right on Channel Road (before the BiLo shopping center)
- Enter from the back parking lot
