FAQ's

We accept most major insurances such as Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, Medica, etc.  Please call to confirm at 701-532-2270 or email hello@activatefargo.com.  As a complimentary service we will verify your insurance coverage before your appointment to have a better understanding of your physical therapy coverage.  

This will depend on your specific insurance provider. Did you know some insurances allow for direct access? This means you can be seen without a referral and avoid having to make an additional office visit. We also have cash pay options.

There is an online option to request your first visit! Visit Activate.  You can also contact our staff at 701-532-2270 or email hello@activatefargo.com and we will get you scheduled at our earliest convenience. 

We find that the best outcomes occur when you are seen at least once or twice per week, but this may vary depending on your specific diagnosis and needs.  Your therapist will discuss the best frequency and duration to address your limitations on your first visit.   

Wearing comfortable, loose fitting clothing to your physical therapy appointments will allow you to move easily.  We ask that the area of treatment is easily accessible during treatments!  

Many people notice shoulder pain most at night, especially when lying on their side. From a physical therapy standpoint, nighttime shoulder pain often comes from irritated soft tissue such as the rotator cuff, biceps tendon, or the joint itself. These structures can become compressed or stretched for long periods while you sleep. Limited shoulder mobility, weak stabilizing muscles, or poor sleep posture can also make the joint work harder than it should.

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At Activate Physical Therapy and Wellness, we often see this with conditions like impingement, rotator cuff irritation, or stiffness in the upper back and neck. A physical therapist can assess how your shoulder moves, identify which structures are overloaded, and guide you through targeted exercises, posture strategies, and sleep modifications to reduce nighttime pain and improve shoulder function.

Yes. Physical therapy is one of the most effective and research supported treatments for sciatica. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated, often due to spinal mobility restrictions, muscle tightness, or inflammation around the nerve pathway.

Our therapists help patients in Fargo reduce sciatic pain by improving mobility in the lower back and hips, strengthening core and glute muscles, and teaching nerve friendly movement patterns. We also use hands on techniques and individualized exercise progressions to calm the nerve and restore comfortable movement. Many patients experience significant relief without needing injections or surgery.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, especially first thing in the morning. It occurs when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot becomes irritated from overuse, tightness, or poor foot mechanics.

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Physical therapy helps you recover by addressing the root causes rather than just the symptoms. Treatment often includes calf and foot mobility work, strengthening of the foot and ankle stabilizers, gait and footwear assessment, and targeted manual therapy to reduce tissue irritation. At Activate Physical Therapy and Wellness, we build a personalized plan to help you walk, stand, and exercise without pain again.

Dizziness when standing up can come from several sources. From a physical therapy perspective, one common cause is a sudden drop in blood pressure, known as orthostatic hypotension. Dizziness can also be related to vestibular system dysfunction, neck tension, or inner ear conditions.

Physical therapists trained in vestibular rehabilitation can evaluate whether your dizziness is related to balance, inner ear mechanics, or movement sensitivity. If the cause is vestibular or movement related, physical therapy can help retrain your balance system, improve stability, and reduce dizziness episodes. If symptoms point to a medical cause, we will guide you toward the appropriate provider for further evaluation.