not sure what is going to happen now

[sis249]

I went to pt this mornig and he measured how far i could bend my knee back. last month i was at 106 degrees this month iam at 116 degrees. iam finally improving but it just taking time . i have been going to pt 2 months this time around i do water pt and reg pt. he told me that he doesnt know what the doc will say when i go see him tuesday sence he has been wanting to put me at mmi for 3 months. what happens if pt says you need more therphy(SP) but wc doc wants you at mmi?

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

They could put you at MMI, put still PT and Medical can continue on.

[1171]

MD opinion controls; therapist is not qualified under the code to determine disability.

[Bummer Knees]

Hi Sis

It has been my experience that the doctors will follow what PT suggest.

Been at this almost 2 yrs on both knees and if the pt reports more therapy is recommended then that is what the doctor follows.

If the pt reports reads no more therapy is needed due to lack of progress or "up to full speed" then the doctor will put you at MMI.

This is based on my experience.

Good Luck

Bummer Knees

[Still in Limbo]

Hi Sis, 1171 is correct, and so is Bummer! The Dr. does in fact have Final Say, which in some States a Second Opinion is allowed, and Bummer is correct that the Dr. as a General Rule will usually follow the PT's Suggestions. I guess what I'm saying is You won't know which way the Dr. is going to go, and what Your next Step would be. My Opinion only, brush up on Your State Laws before Your next Appt., so You will know what step to take next, and Best of Luck!!