STATEMENT OF AWARENESS:
Physical therapy is the treatment of disease, injury or deformity by physical methods such as exercise, massage, and heat treatment rather than by surgery or drugs, to promote restoration of movement, increase joint mobility, relieve pain and increase circulation and overall physical function. At the recommendation of your physician, VIP THERAPY will provide treatment that utilizes specific therapeutic exercises such as walking, jogging, weight lifting, balancing, the use of heat therapy, exercise equipment, electrotherapy, massage, patient education/training, and other activities used for the purpose of providing a positive outcome for our patients. Some of these activities involve quick movements, change of direction, strenuous exertions using various muscle groups, or sustained physical activity which may pose inherent risks. Such risks include, but are not limited to: minor injuries such as bruises, sprains, scratches, pain, soreness, stiffness and catastrophic injuries including paralysis or death. In addition, all procedures and exercises will be thoroughly explained to you before you are asked to perform them. Patient is strongly encouraged to ask questions prior to performing any exercise procedures or therapy.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
Patient or his/her guardian or representative(s) understand that medical clearance from patient's physician is recommended prior to beginning any physical therapy program at VIP THERAPY, and that consultation with patient's physician to gain clearance to begin a rehabilitation program is Patient's (or his/her guardian or representative's) responsibility. Your therapist will take every precaution necessary to ensure that your safety is protected from any potentially hazardous situation. However, because you will be asked to exert effort to perform activities with increasing levels of difficulty, there is a potential that you could experience an increase in your level or pain or discomfort or an exacerbation (worsening) of a previously existing or current injury or condition. I understand I can request to stop treatment if I feel discomfort or pain and will never be forced to perform any procedure that I am not comfortable performing.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Patient or his/her guardian or representative(s) hereby release VIP THERAPY and its owners, directors, managers, employees, volunteers, interns, independent contractors, and agents from all covenants, and agree not to sue for any and all claims arising from direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, or exemplary damages resulting in injury or death. These potential circumstances may include but are not limited to: loss of livelihood, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment, loss of profits, loss of future earnings, use and/or any other damages or intangible losses and any and all economic loss caused by or which may result from my use of the services of VIP THERAPY, and whether or not such injury or death was directly caused by VIP THERAPY, another participant, or any other person or cause. This agreement will apply in each in every instance in which I use the services of VIP THERAPY without requiring me to sign any additional form for each day, or use of said services.
INDEMNIFICATION & HOLD HARMLESS STATEMENT:
Patient or patient's guardian or representative(s) fully understands and acknowledges the terms outlined herein and further agrees to hold harmless and indemnify VIP THERAPY from any and all claims resulting from negligence and to reimburse any expenses incurred by VIP THERAPY in the process of investigating and defending a claim or suit especially if Patient or his/her guardian or representative's claim is withdrawn, or if a court arbitration determines that VIP THERAPY is not responsible for the injury or loss.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Patient or his/her guardian or representative(s) has/have read this RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY and fully understands and acknowledges its terms and further understands he/she is participating in these sessions at their own risk and will not hold those named above responsible for any injury or exacerbation of previously existing conditions.