REHABILITATING YOUR PATIENTS’ KNEES
Since the knee is the most complicated weight- bearing joint in the body, it is more prone to injury as well as wear and tear. Patients may present with a host of symptoms from acute sharp pain with movement, to deep achy pain after prolonged standing. The type of pain and location, combined with special tests can go a long way to assuring the proper diagnosis and treatment for the patient, without the need for expensive imaging. Physical therapy is recommended by many studies, as the first tool a physician should use in treating their patient for orthopedic injuries. One such study in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that for meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis in 351 patients, physical therapy was just as effective as surgery. Furthermore, only 30% of the physical therapy group needed to have surgery within the following 6 months. The facts point to physical therapy as the right choice for controlling healthcare costs to the patient and improving results. Physical therapy should be prescribed as a first line of defense against knee pain and injury. With the knee program at our clinic, your patients will receive the most extensive physical therapy evaluation and treatment in the area. Our focus is on achieving the best results for you and the quickest recovery, ensuring your patients thank you for referring them. See what a difference our physical therapy can make in your patient’s results today. The Phases of Knee Recovery Phase 1 Control pain and swelling Phase 2 Restore normal pain-free Phase 4 Restore natural proprioception and kinesthetic sense to the joint Phase 5 Education and training for the patient range of motion and accessory motions Phase 3 Restore muscular strength and muscle balance around the joint
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