Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims. The study, published in Health Services Research, found that those who saw a physical therapist at the first point of care had an 89 percent lower probability of receiving an opioid prescription, a 28 percent […]
Types and Causes of Dizziness
Have you ever stood up too fast and had your head spin for a second? Or gotten off a ride at an amusement park or fair that went round and round? Dizziness can be momentarily fun, but if you get dizzy a lot, it can be rather disconcerting. Dizziness is a common phrase people will […]
What Is The Graston Technique Of Physical Therapy
Have you heard about a technique being used in physical therapy called the Graston Technique? It’s a patented technique that uses instruments for soft tissue mobilization. The idea originates from the traditional Chinese medical treatment called Gua Sha. The Graston Techniques use 6 stainless steel instruments that are different sizes and shapes to fit different […]
Benefits of Pre & Post Surgery Physical Therapy
If you’re planning on having reconstructive surgery because of an ACL injury having physical therapy before as well as after surgery, gives you great benefit. New study A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine followed patients who participated in presurgical and postsurgical physical therapy. The researchers involved monitored 84 patients between […]
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