Tag: physical therapy
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Dispelling myths about physical therapy
By Dr. Nichole Chaviano, D.P.T. Physical therapists are experts in movement, helping those with a wide range of problems to restore mobility, reduce pain and remain active. There are some widely-held misconceptions around physical therapy that may discourage people who could gain a great deal from seeking treatment. People assume they need a doctor’s…
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Make time for physical therapy
“I have no time for physical therapy.” This is one of the most common reasons that we hear from patients on why they postpone physical therapy or skip physical therapy altogether, even when their doctor has prescribed the treatment. We know that alternative treatments for managing pain can have disastrous side effects, case in point…
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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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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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Physical therapy can help prevent falls in elderly population
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT db Orthopedic Physical Therapy Falls have, for years, been a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults in the United States. One in four Americans 65 years and older falls every year. Falls are a major cause of disability and death in older adults. Falls may also…
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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.…
