Outpatient physical therapy1408 Ingalls Ave, Pascagoula
Physical therapy in Pascagoula that starts with finding the cause.
Back, neck, knee or shoulder pain. Recovery after surgery. Balance that isn't what it used to be. Dr. Austin Baskin, PT, DPT, will examine how you move, explain what he finds in plain language, and build a plan with you.
GT Physical Therapy- Insurance
- Medicare and most major plans. We check your benefits before your first visit.
- Referral
- Most patients can start without one. See how it works
- Google reviews
- 5.0 from 49 reviews. Read a few
What we treat
If it hurts to move, or you aren't moving the way you used to, start here. Each page explains the problem and how we treat it.
Don't see yours? Call 228-471-5047 and ask.
Pain and injuries
- Low back painDisc problems, stiffness, pain that keeps coming back
- SciaticaPain, numbness or tingling down the leg
- Neck painStiffness, pain into the shoulder blade or arm
- Shoulder painRotator cuff, impingement, frozen shoulder
- Knee pain and arthritisKnees that make stairs and walking harder
- Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)Sharp heel pain with your first steps
- Jaw pain (TMJ)Clicking, locking, jaw-related headaches
- HeadachesHeadaches that start in the neck and upper back
You'll work with Dr. Austin Baskin
GT Physical Therapy is an independent clinic owned by Austin Baskin, a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He does your evaluation, builds your plan, and treats you at every visit. Most of that time is one-on-one.
He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. That shapes how he treats: hands-on care and dry needling help calm pain down, and the exercise program builds the strength you need to keep it from coming back.
- DPT
- Doctor of Physical Therapy. Mississippi license #PT 7623.
- CSCS
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Cert DN
- Post-graduate certification in dry needling
- Training
- Manual therapy, ASTYM, Active Release Techniques, diagnostic ultrasound imaging
What to expect when you come in
No guessing about what happens next. Here's how care works at GT Physical Therapy, from the first phone call on.
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You call us
We take your insurance information and check your benefits before your first visit. If your plan needs a referral, we'll tell you and help coordinate it.
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Your evaluation, about 45 to 60 minutes
Dr. Baskin goes over your history, tests your movement and strength, and explains what he thinks is driving the problem. Treatment usually starts that same day.
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Your plan
You'll know how often to come, roughly how long it should take, and which exercises to do at home between visits.
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Checking your progress
Dr. Baskin re-measures as you go. When your numbers change, your plan changes with them.
A typical course runs 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the problem.
What to bring to your first visit
- Your insurance card and a photo ID
- A list of the medications you take
- Any imaging reports or surgery notes you have
- Clothes you can move in
Dry needling
Dry needling, when your evaluation calls for it
Dry needling uses a very thin, solid needle to treat tight, irritable spots in muscle that contribute to pain. It's based on anatomy and how the nervous system processes pain. It is not acupuncture.
Dr. Baskin holds a post-graduate dry needling certification and sometimes pairs needling with gentle electrical stimulation. It's one part of your plan, used alongside hands-on treatment and exercise.
- Knee arthritis and tendon pain (knee, Achilles, shoulder, elbow)
- Low back and neck pain
- Jaw pain and long-lasting pain
Most people feel a brief twitch or deep ache during treatment, and some soreness for a day or two after.
What patients say
I had totally lost my strength and stamina due to severe low back pain. Dr. Baskin has helped me tremendously to manage my pain better so I can do ‘life’.
“He helped rehab my shoulder pain and got me back to working out safely and confidently. He genuinely cares about his patients and takes the time to make sure you're actually improving, not just going through the motions.”
“He motivates you to push just enough, while always respecting your limits. The entire experience felt personalized, not rushed, and I always left feeling better than when I walked in.”
“Austin has been a tremendous help relieving pain and strengthening areas of weakness for both myself and my daughter. He is extremely knowledgeable and helped us to physically feel our best.”
Insurance and payment
We check your benefits before your first visit, so you know your costs up front. Self-pay rates are available if you'd rather not use insurance.
Don't see your plan? Call and we'll check it for you.
- Medicare
- BlueCross BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Workers' comp
If you have Medicare
We're a Medicare-participating provider. Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy at 80% after your deductible, and a supplemental plan often covers the rest. You don't need a referral to start. Medicare does require a physician or qualified provider to sign your plan of care within 30 days, and we coordinate that with your doctor.
If you have commercial insurance
Mississippi allows direct access to physical therapy, so most commercial plans don't require a referral. We'll confirm what your plan needs when we check your benefits.
Call, visit, or ask a question
We schedule by phone. If you're not sure physical therapy is right for your problem, call and ask.
Hours
| Mon–Thu | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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| Friday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Sat–Sun | Closed |
Patients come to us from Pascagoula, Moss Point, Gautier, Ocean Springs, Escatawpa, and across Jackson County.