Health care costs have continued to outpace inflation each year. Our previous posts have detailed the cost savings associated with seeing a Physical Therapist for many musculoskeletal conditions. In addition to saving health care expenses, Physical Therapy produces excellent outcomes for many musculoskeletal conditions. A recent review article summarized the cost effectiveness of Physical Therapy...
Low back pain continues to affect many Americans leading to pain, loss of function, missed work days, and higher health care expenditures. Much of this cost is attributed to the often unnecessary utilization of advanced imaging and procedures such as injections and surgery. Previous research has shown early access to Physical Therapy without a prior...
Patients have a choice for where they attend Physical Therapy even if directed to a single PT practice by their physician. Unfortunately, physician owned physical therapy practices, either on or off site, are on the rise around the country and referrals are being driven to these practices due to financial incentives. These practices often utilize...
Currently in the United States the majority of citizens can access their Physical Therapist without a prescription from their physician. As shown in the map above, arbitrary restrictions on this access has been put in place through state legislatures with strong influences from special interest groups. In Colorado, patients can access their Physical Therapist without...