LHM Physical Therapy Institute
Physical Therapy • Altoona, PA
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
We accept most major insurance plans.
Insurance, Cash, Credit/Debit
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FAQs
Do I need a doctor to get physical therapy?
That depends. Each state has laws that govern access to physical therapy services. Your insurance may also have rules regarding referrals for therapy. Typically, our physical therapists will be able to provide a screen or an evaluation without a physician referral but may need to work with your physician to provide treatment. Please contact your local LHMPTI clinic and our team will help to navigate the referral process, if one is needed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- TrustReviewers / MedicalRecords.com: 2.4 out of 5 (115-116 reviews)
- Medicare/CMS HCAHPS: 2 out of 5 stars (799 patient surveys)
- Birdeye (UPMC Altoona Family Physicians): 2.7 out of 5 stars (62 reviews)
- Vivian Health: 2.8 out of 5 stars (32 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report helpful and attentive nurses and staff during inpatient stays
- Effective care and communication in specific successful surgical or recovery outcomes
- Professionalism from some specific medical personnel
- Generally positive working environment reported by some healthcare staff
Common complaints
- Long wait times in emergency department
- Perceived lack of empathy or care from some physicians and staff
- Billing concerns and high costs for services
- Inadequate communication regarding test results and diagnoses
- Frustration with administrative processes and follow-up care
- Environmental issues such as facility quietness and elevator maintenance
"This hospital is terrible... The nurses don’t care either. They don’t care to hear what’s wrong with you. No one in there does."
- TrustReviewers user review"The staff was great. They made it so we could worry less about my mom. The nurses were great on taking care of her and made her feel welcome... The doctors that did her surgery kept us well informed."
- MedicalRecords.com user review"I was medically gaslit the entire time, to the point that I was afraid to ever trust a doctor again."
- Birdeye user review of UPMC Altoona Family PhysiciansSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Altoona, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia - Jul 5, 2026
- Altoona | #PAGetaway - Visit Pennsylvania - Aug 14, 2025
- Altoona, PA, United States - Map & Directions - Aug 11, 2025
- Places to Stay - Altoona Pa - Jan 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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