Tag: Dr. David Bertone
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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 for a physical therapy (PT) annual exam. P eople have a dentist, primary care physician and veterinarian for the pets that they…
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Are you a passive patient or active consumer of healthcare?
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS Think about the last time you made a big purchase, say $1,000 or more. Did you go out and buy the first thing you saw? Take one recommendation from somebody? Or did you research it, learn some things, compare it to other options, and select something that was right…
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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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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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Ask a physical therapist to ‘screen’ your movements this spring
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS Let’s talk about the last time you—or someone close to you—interviewed for a new job. Chances are that the first step was a phone screen with your potential employer, and when you passed that portion of the process with flying colors, you were then invited for an in-person interview.…
