Tag: db Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Physical activity can improve function in arthritis
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT The latest report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on 2017 survey data investigated the correlation between pain associated with arthritic conditions and physical activity. According to a 2015 study, about one in four adults in the United States have the conditions, 27% of which…
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Is your pain coming from the neck?
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT Cervical spine symptoms can vary greatly in humans. Symptoms can be focal, localized primarily to the neck. They can also be peripheral, extending farther away from the spine to the arms and legs, and may even affect balance. Most times the pain of cervical radiculopathy, or nerve root entrapment/compression starts at…
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Physical therapy prevents falls
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT db Orthopedic Physical Therapy Falling has for years been a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults in the United States and abroad. More than one in four Americans 65 years and older fall every year. Many research studies over the years suggest various degrees of benefit…
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What brings you to physical therapy today?
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS db Orthopedic Physical Therapy When you kick off a new project at work, chances are you spend a fair amount of time setting and reviewing goals. These goals help you—and those you’ll be working with—get a clear sense of what you’re looking to achieve and begin to map out…
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New study proves early physical therapy reduces opioid use
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS With the ever-expanding epidemic of opioid pain medication addiction, researchers continue to analyze data to demonstrate effective alternatives in managing chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. The incidence of musculoskeletal pain in the United States affects nearly 50 percent of adults and results in an annual cost of $874 billion, according…
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Addressing knee pain early can reduce progression of knee osteoarthritis
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most prevalent joint disease, and one of the leading causes of chronic pain and disability in the United States. It is estimated that knee OA affects approximately 19 percent of all Americans over the age of 45. Knee OA is most adversely impactful…
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The importance of an annual exam with a physical therapist
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS Are you active, suffer from nagging pain after activity, or ache at the end of the day from work? You might want to see your physical therapist (PT) for a PT annual exam. People have a dentist, primary care physician and veterinarian for the pets that they visit yearly. …
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Physicians support physical therapy first for all low back pain
In an April 2017 Annals of Internal Medicine Journal issue, the American College of Physicians described their guidelines and recommendations developed for treatment of patients with acute, sub-acute and chronic low back pain. Those clinical guidelines for physicians recommend physical therapy (PT) interventions over invasive treatments and pharmacological interventions as primary options for all back…
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Baseline concussion testing may not protect your child
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS Parents get the letter sent home every year about the high school’s concussion testing policy, but do you adequately understand what is being done to protect your child if they sustain a head injury during a sporting event? The easy part in concussion management is the diagnosis of concussion.…
