Sullivan Physical Therapy statement on Covid-19
Sullivan Physical Therapy would like to assure our patients we are being proactive regarding the announcement from the Center for Disease Control about the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the United States and the World Health Organization declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic.
We are following the US Department of Homeland Security and also the CDC as physical therapy is considered part of the essential infrastructure of workers. A memorandum dated March 19, 2020 states it is our “duty to continue to care for our patients’ physical therapy needs during this time of crisis and a special responsibility to maintain our normal work schedule. According to Dr. Matos, an expert in biologic surety and a member of an advisory group in Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense for the CDC, “Physical therapists are essential in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. They play a key role in keeping people they can help out of the doctor offices and ER’s. This will not only free up the medical teams to treat those impacted by COVID-19, but also limit the exposure of those seeking the care of the physical therapist.”
As part of the Austin Health Community we take this charge very seriously and we want you to know what we are doing to make Sullivan Physical Therapy a safe place for patients to be seen.
What is Sullivan Physical Therapy doing to prevent spreading COVID-19:
We will continue to assess and monitor as this progresses and will respond accordingly.
As with any respiratory virus, you can protect yourself by taking everyday actions. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this helpful information:
What is 2019 COVID-19?
How is COVID-19 spread?
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
How can I prevent getting or spreading the COVID-19?
Below are variety of helpful links with additional information regarding the COVID-19:
We are committed to continuing to provide excellent care to the Austin Community during this time. Please feel free to ask any of our staff if you have any questions or concerns.
We are following the US Department of Homeland Security and also the CDC as physical therapy is considered part of the essential infrastructure of workers. A memorandum dated March 19, 2020 states it is our “duty to continue to care for our patients’ physical therapy needs during this time of crisis and a special responsibility to maintain our normal work schedule. According to Dr. Matos, an expert in biologic surety and a member of an advisory group in Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense for the CDC, “Physical therapists are essential in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic. They play a key role in keeping people they can help out of the doctor offices and ER’s. This will not only free up the medical teams to treat those impacted by COVID-19, but also limit the exposure of those seeking the care of the physical therapist.”
As part of the Austin Health Community we take this charge very seriously and we want you to know what we are doing to make Sullivan Physical Therapy a safe place for patients to be seen.
What is Sullivan Physical Therapy doing to prevent spreading COVID-19:
- Putting CDC recommended protocols in place to ensure the highest level of prepared COVID-19 prevention
- Ensuring we have necessary supplies and equipment, and appropriate staffing
- Rearranged our waiting room to allow for social distancing.
- Removed all magazines and chocolate from the waiting room.
- Increased our cleaning protocols in between patients both in the treatment rooms and common areas.
- Increased our daily cleaning and disinfecting protocols with additional frequent deep cleans.
- We ask all patients to limit their guests who accompany them to their appointments.
- We ask all employees and patients who have symptoms of the COVID-19 (cough, shortness of breath, fever) to contact their healthcare provider before coming to the clinic.
We will continue to assess and monitor as this progresses and will respond accordingly.
As with any respiratory virus, you can protect yourself by taking everyday actions. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this helpful information:
What is 2019 COVID-19?
- A new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China that can cause severe illness and pneumonia in some people.
How is COVID-19 spread?
- Through the air by coughing and sneezing.
- Close personal contact, like touching or shaking hands.
- Touching something that has the virus on it (like a table or glass) then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
How can I prevent getting or spreading the COVID-19?
- Wash your hands often
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
- Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of rest
Below are variety of helpful links with additional information regarding the COVID-19:
We are committed to continuing to provide excellent care to the Austin Community during this time. Please feel free to ask any of our staff if you have any questions or concerns.
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Sullivan Physical Therapy specializes in pelvic health. Pelvic health physical therapy is defined as diagnoses and treatments which address impairments of the low back, pelvis and pelvic floor including the following conditions:
The goal of Sullivan Physical Therapy is to provide comprehensive care that encompasses strategies and interventions to promote and advance the health in women and men of all ages.
Sullivan Physical Therapy offers physical therapists with advanced training in pelvic health who are specialized in evaluating and treating the low back, pelvis and pelvic floor region. We have physical therapists who are certified in Women's Health Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and who have received certificates of achievement in pelvic, pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association. Our clinic offers comfortable, private treatment rooms and a friendly, supportive staff. Each physical therapy appointment is one-on-one with a physical therapist. As a result, we offer individualized treatment plans for each patient designed around the diagnosis and patient's goals. We promise consistent communication with your referring healthcare provider. In 2014, Sullivan Physical Therapy was honored with the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award. The Torch Award is designed to promote not only the importance of ethical business practices, but the willingness and efforts made by outstanding businesses to ensure that our marketplace remains fair and honorable. The Chamber of Commerce named Sullivan Physical Therapy Small Business of the Year in 2016 for exhibiting exemplary spirit, skill, productivity, customer service important contributions to the community. In 2017, Austin Woman’s Magazine awarded Sullivan Physical Therapy Woman-Owned Business of the year. In 2018 and 2019, the Austin American Statesman named Sullivan Physical Therapy the Best of the Best in Physical Therapy. |
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What patients are saying about Sullivan Physical Therapy
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"I was really satisfied all around with Sullivan Physical Therapy. I had constant pelvic floor pain for 3 months and was unable to properly treat the symptoms until coming here. All of the staff and physical therapists were extremely friendly, down-to-earth and trustworthy. I love the ability to email my physical therapist and receive referrals to online resources. If I ever have any of the same pain, I will never hesitate to come back here immediately!"
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"This is by far the most professional, competent therapy I have ever experienced. The office is very well run. One of the things that really struck me about the facility was the spotless atmosphere. I have been in therapy facilities where they did not pay attention to cleanliness and it really makes the patient not want to go back. Thank you for your obvious attention to a clean, spotless area everywhere in your facility."
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Sullivan Physical Therapy does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic heritage, national origin, personal appearance, personal beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, sex, mental or physical ability.
