RE-CREDENTIALED FOR 2023-2024
GRETA, WILLS, & FRITZ’S CORNER: WINTER IS OVER, HELLO SPRING
We have been re-credentialed for 2023-2024, as the area’s only certified McKenzie Spine and Extremity Clinic. The certification process validates the highest level of achievement regarding Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). As a result, we receive direct referrals from Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Cleveland Clinic Hospital for Special Surgery, Temple University, Bassett Medical Center, and Upstate Medical Center.
This playing in the dirt sounds like something we are going to enjoy. Senior says common gardening tasks such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching & raking can cause stress & strain on muscles & joints. The shoulders, back, neck & knees are prime targets. Following these tips can help you minimize the risk of injury: 1. Excessive bending while gardening can increase low back pain. Gardening in the morning is riskier than gardening later in the day, as discogenic injuries are more vulnerable in the early morning hours due to the reabsorption of fluid in intervertebral discs at night. Performing routine back bends, press-ups, or neck retraction extensions are good tools to use to help prevent pain. 2. Don’t overdo it. Be mindful of how your body feels. If you experience an aching back or neck, slow down & stretch or stop & switch tasks. Use a garden cart or wheelbarrow to move tools & heavy planting materials. 3. Practice proper body mechanics. Bending at your knees & maintaining a slight curve in your back helps you avoid strain. Change positions frequently to avoid stiffness or cramping. When kneeling, use pads to help absorb the pressure, and make sure you get up and change position frequently. We can help you find safe ways to garden if you have an injury or are worried about becoming injured. Feel free to call us with questions!
Patient CHOYCE PATIENT CHOICE — You have a choice to pick whatever physical therapy provider you wish. It is imperative to do your research in this area to be able to make this important choice. At Maccio Physical Therapy, all patients are evaluated and treated by a licensed physical therapist. We do not utilize assistants or aides in our treatment plan so every visit is reassessed by your primary physical therapist. DIRECT ACCESS — Most insurance companies will allow you to see a physical therapist first before seeing your doctor. WHY CHOOSE PT FIRST — “Positive MRI result should not be an indication for surgery unless the history and physical examination were found to be consistent with the MRI result” (Robert F. LaPrade, MD — Steadman Research Institute). “There is poor correlation between a patient’s clinical presentation and the reported MRI findings” (Richard Herzog, MD, FACR — Hospital for Special Surgery). It is extremely rare that we refer out for X-rays or MRIs with direct access patients, as the MDT mechanical examination is safe, effective, and rules out any serious concerns.
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