PTJ: Physical Therapy Continuity of Care Linked to Lower Rate of Surgery, Lower Costs
Article By: PT in Motion, www.apta.org Patients with low back pain (LBP) who see a single physical therapist (PT) throughout their episode of care may be less likely to receive surgery and may have lower downstream health care costs, researchers suggest in a study published in the December issue of PTJ (Physical Therapy). “Limiting the […]
After a Joint Replacement – Therapy’s Role in Recovery
These days, damaged joints can be safely removed and replaced with new ones via a surgical procedure known as joint replacement surgery. Joint replacements are a fairly common procedure with more than 1 million patients in the U.S. undergoing joint replacement surgery every year. The functionality of joints can be affected by a number of factors, including […]
After a Joint Replacement – Therapy’s Role in Joint Replacement Recovery
Joint replacement surgery and joint replacement recovery are common areas of focus for surgeons and patients today. These days, damaged joints can be safely removed and replaced with new ones via a surgical procedure known as joint replacement surgery. This type of intervention is usually performed by an orthopedic surgeon. In some cases, instead of removing […]