How Much Does Physical Therapy Cost

Physical therapy is not about having medicines but giving a first hand treatment to the patients who are facing joint and muscle issues due to an accident or being old. If you are thinking about considering this treatment for some kind of injury and there is a question in your mind about how much does physical therapy cost? Then it differs from therapy to therapy but usually it is considered as an expensive treatment.

Physical therapy cost in 2025

Physical therapy costs according to the individual’s need. Therapy clinics charge according to their provided services. Its costs depend on public or private insurance, intensity, timings and total sessions.In The USA, clinics usually charge 50$ to 155$. Here are some reasons which effects physical therapy cost:

• Your disability or requirement of treatment.
• Severeness of treatment.
• Insurance.
• Total Visits.
• Therapists experience.
• Location of the clinic and equipment.

Physical therapy without insurance cost

As you know physical therapists charge as per sessions and a patient needs multiple attendance for treatment. Insurance and other factors can help you to reduce its cost. 

Well if you don’t know what health insurance is? 

Health insurance company signed an agreement in which you agreed to pay them a fixed payment on a monthly basis and they will help you with your medical bills on an urgent basis. It’s a beneficial method and is followed in almost all countries.

But what if you have no insurance? Then how much does physical therapy cost?

According to Portland wellness centre physical therapy without insurance costs 75$ to 150$ per session.

Physical therapy cost with insurance

We need physical therapy for many health reasons. Such as:

• After pregnancy treatment 
• After accidents 
• Chronic pain
• Joint and muscle resumption
• Knee reconstruction

Physical therapy costs are not like other paid services but non-negotiable and insurance is greatly beneficial for your pocket. Physical therapy cost with insurance surely reduced from 155$ to 44$ persession.

How much does physical therapy cost and how many sessions do you attend? Insurance companies have a lot of beneficial health policies rehabilitation therapies also included in it but must be prescribed by specialists. And what is the limitation of therapies and which physical therapy you can avail under insurance allowances. This update is sometimes written in your agreement and sometimes it’s verbally discussed.

Physical therapy cost per session

First meeting with a physiotherapist is generally about your health background, and basic info of injury, symptoms or whatever issue you are facing. For improvement physical therapy needs multiple sessions and physical therapy clinics charge as per session. Usually one appointment consists of 30 to 35 minutes.

• In the US per session cost = 75$
• In netherland per appointment cost = €35–€70
• In dubai per visit cost = AED 450 to AED 600

The price of this service is different in all countries and states, according to their physiotherapists’ experience, locals’ needs, and patients’ urgency.

How much does physical therapy cost per hour

As per hour physical therapy costs almost $50 to $350. It can exceed exceptional cases and requirements of treatment. With insurance it costs $20 to $60 per hour you can add up the amount according to your required hours.

Physical therapy units per visit

A general rule for physical therapy visit is usually based on an eight minute direct interaction with the patient. It is required to make it easy for patients and insurance companies to pay for their customers. Generally one session consists of 2 to 3 units which are divided into 8 to 22 minutes.

Is there any possibility of having in-home therapy for disabled patients? And how costly per session is?

In-home physical therapy cost

How much does physical therapy cost at home? You can find physiotherapists in all hospitals and some are running their own clinic. If you are searching for a home therapy appointment then it’s more expensive. General estimates of per session in-home physical therapy cost  $100 and $150 with additional charges.

There are many services available for therapy to improve individuals’ health. How much does physical therapy cost in different treatments? Some important ones are discussed below.

Nerve therapy treatment cost

Nerve therapy heals nerve related issues and is useful for softening tissues. There are many types of nerve therapy such as TENS electrical nerve stimulation for pain relief and the cost of nerve therapy is determined according to the seriousness of the patient’s situation and treatment need.

Typically nerve therapy treatment cost ranges between50$ to 100$ but headway procedures increased its cost such as electric stimulation, pain pumps, scrambler therapy and injections to 500$ to 15,000$ with total sessions.

Pelvic floor therapy cost

Pelvic therapy is introduced to treat bladder, vegina, uterus, rectum, and problems like urine discharge, constipation, stiffness in pelvic point. The pelvic floor therapy cost75$ to 200$  per visit.

Vestibular therapy cost

This treatment is also a bit costly as you know treatments like this are not completed in one session so definitely it costs according to the scratchiness of treatment. Vestibular therapy cost $100 to $150.

Torn rotator cuff surgery cost without insurance

This surgery is almost the most costly one because it needs equipment to treat cuffs.

It needs to be treated for almost 1 and a half months with two times a week. And the torn rotator cuff surgery cost without insurance is almost 8000$ to 10,000$. If we multiply with total treatment then it will surely cost around 60,000$ plus.

Ultrasound therapy cost

Ultrasound is medically used for many treatments and helps to recognise pain and diagnose diseases like cardiac, Thyroid, hemorrhoids, bones issues, and for finding breast cancer and also for good news of pregnancy for medical staff. Different ultrasounds have different costs but generally ultrasound therapy cost lies between 20$ to 60$ with insurance but without it can exceed to 400$ as per the intensity of its type.

Physical therapy costs

Physical therapy is an expensive treatment all over the world. But we can’t confide its cost because it varies on the requirement of its procedures and clinic availability. But in general cost we can say it lies between 50$ to 155$. In above para’s you can easily get the physical therapy without insurance cost, with insurance and as per session or hours.

FAQ’s

How much does a 30 min pt visit cost?

Per visit to the physical therapist costs you 50$ to 155$ but it can be increased or decreased as per your treatment needs.

Does insurance cover physical therapy?

For sure, insurance companies have policies for health issues in almost all countries. These insurance companies have written agreements on what type of health expenses they will bear and physical therapy is included one.

Average cost of physical therapy?

Physical therapies take time to improve a person’s health. It’s not like magic in one night so, the average cost of physical therapy is 20$ to 60$ with insurance.

Written By

DR. Zubin

PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

Zubin has been a physical therapist for 31 years and is a founding member of this company. He specializes in Orthopedic Rehab and Chronic Pain management with a focus on Manual Therapy.