FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

o How is physical therapy different from chiropractic or massage?
 Physical therapists are doctoral level medical practitioners that are movement experts and whose scope of practice includes detailed evaluations, manual therapy, exercise prescription, neuromuscular re-education, balance and proprioceptive training, movement and gait analysis, modalities, wellness, prevention and more.
 PT aims to prevent surgery, costly prescription drugs, maximize and improve mobility and physical function in equestrians, manage pain and chronic ailments to improve daily life, overall health and fitness of equines and equestrians.

o Do I need a referral to see you?
 No. There are a couple of reasons for this. The first is Montana law allows for direct access to physical therapists, meaning you do not need a doctor’s visit and prescription to schedule a visit with Dr Lindsay.

o Do I need to tell my vet my horse is having an appointment?
 Yes! Under Montana law, I am able to treat your horse with your veterinarian’s consent/referral knowledge. This can be done in writing via text message, email or downloading our form and having your vet fill out and return.

o Can I make an appointment even if I am not hurt?
 Of course! Movement and keeping active is the key to preventing chronic diseases and improve the quality of your daily living and routine.

o Do you take insurance?
 No. I only take cash, check or Venmo for services of all equine/equestrian physical therapy sessions, clinics and appointments. If an insurance-based payment system is what you are looking for, I would be happy to see you in my clinic at Ortho Montana, Billings, MT. This visit would require a physician’s prescription and pre-authorization from your insurance company. Appointments of this manner can be set up through the rehab coordinator at Ortho Montana at 406-237-5099

o How do I pay for my appointments? /What are my payment options?
 Cash, checks or Venmo are accepted as forms of payment.
o What if I don’t ride or have a horse? Can I still become a client of Echo Hill Equestrian Physical Therapy?
 Echo Hill Equestrian is dedicated exclusively to the treatment of equestrians and their partners to address their functional riding goals. If you are interested in pursuing PT with Dr Lindsay and do not ride, she would be happy to see you through Ortho Montana. These appointments require a physician’s prescription and are able to be put towards insurance. Please contact the rehab coordinator at 406-237-5099


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o What types of injuries in equestrians can you treat with physical therapy?
 Headaches/Dizziness
 Neck pain
 Knee Pain/Patellofemoral pain
 Low back pain
 Hip/Pelvic pain
 Women’s Health/Incontinence/Post-partum rehab
 Osteoarthritis
 Shoulder Impingement/Rotator cuff tears
 Total joint replacements
 Post-operative return to riding protocols
 Balance problems
 Chronic Pain

o What does DPT stand for?
 Doctorate of Physical Therapy. which is the base level degree required to become a licensed physical therapist. This graduate degree follows a four year undergraduate program and then sitting for a national and state licensure examinations.

o What does OCS stand for?
 Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Having an OCS board certification denotes that Dr Lindsay is part of an elite community of healthcare professionals that are dedicated to exceptional patient care through continued specialized training and education and furthering the profession through leadership and knowledge of medical advancements. Only 7% of physical therapists in this country hold board certifications.

o What does CERP stand for?
 Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Dr Lindsay attended the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 to earn this post graduate credential offered only to veterinarians, vet technicians, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. This involved over a year of intensive self-study coursework, in person laboratory clinic including dissections, practical examinations and modalities operations, submitting case reports and comprehensive final examination.
 Adapted from the CERP website: