Are you suffering from back, knee or hip pain? You may have osteoarthritis in those joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. Although it occurs in people of all ages, osteoarthritis is most common in people older than 65.
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Are you suffering from back, knee or hip pain? You may have osteoarthritis in those joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. Although it occurs in people of all ages, osteoarthritis is most common in people older than 65. With osteoarthritis, there is a breakdown in the cartilage covering the ends of bones which form the joint and allow movement. As cartilage wears away, the bones become exposed and rub against each other. The break down of cartilage also affects the shape of the joint so that it no longer functions smoothly. In addition, the ligaments and tendons around the joint become stiff and the muscles that support the joint become weak. This leads to more painful rubbing of the joint surfaces. There are many studies and patient success stories promoting the effectiveness of physical therapy for osteoarthritis. Our expert physical therapists at Achieve Therapy are trained in specialized hands-on therapy for patients suffering with osteoarthritis, obtaining fast pain relief and improved movement. In a recent study, 83 patients with osteoarthritis were divided to receive either hands-on physical therapy or a sugar pill that actually did nothing to help their pain without them knowing. The group that received hands-on therapy, had therapy to the knee, low back, hip and ankle as required. They then performed a knee exercise program in the clinic and at home. The group taking the sugar pill had just low intensity ultrasound, a form of deep heat, to the problem area. Both groups were treated at the clinic twice weekly for 4 weeks. Tests were done to measure how well the people were doing compared to their initial visit, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 1 year later. The results were very impressive showing the patients who had hands-on physical therapy, combined with specific exercises had significant improvements in their pain, mobility and function.
faster with much less or completely resolved pain. Their joint stiffness, aches and mobility had improved by 55% compared to the placebo group who had no treatment. At one year, patients in the treatment group still were doing great in terms of less pain and more mobility. Other benefits included less need for surgery with only 5% of patients in the treatment group having undergone surgery as compared to 20% with the placebo group. In general, if you are suffering from osteoarthritis, especially of the back, hip or knee, physical therapy decreases the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis and may delay or prevent the need for more invasive treatments, like injections or surgery. Isn’t it time you did something about your arthritis and your pains? Call us today so we can make a positive difference in your life. Look inside to learn more about our SPINE Program and say good-bye to that aching back or neck! Annalsof InternalMedicine:February1,2000 vol.132no.3173-181.GailD.Deyle,MPT; NancyE.Henderson,PhD,MPT;RobertL.Matekel,MPT;MichaelG.Ryder,MPT;Matthew B.Garber,MPT; andStephenC.Allison,PhD,MPT,ECS
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By 8 weeks, patients were able to walk further and
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When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is much you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis while gaining more mobility and function. We offer consistent recommendations for our patients suffering with the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. If you want to know how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis, try our physical therapy first. Patients often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. The customized treatments at Achieve Therapy promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and relieve pain. In addition, coupling your physical therapy with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love. When your physical therapy is over, your therapist will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue progress on your own. Maintaining your recommended weight or losing weight if you are overweight can lessen your pain. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on joints such as your hips and knees. If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. Osteoarthritis can cause instability in joints. A knee or back brace can help reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling.
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to your specific condition, you may already have a patient/provider relationship with your physical therapist, the location may be more convenient or other aspects of the facility may be better suited to meet your needs. All are valid reasons for you to personally choose Saving Healthcare DOLLAR$ with DIRECTACCESS Although most insurance plans cover direct access services, Medicare is slightly different in that it allows for an individual to be evaluated under direct access, but a physician must sign a plan of care for the treatment to be carried out and to be covered by Medicare. Whether you have coverage through Medicare or private insurance, our physical therapists will always communicate with your primary care physician regarding medical necessity, your plan of care, and as much as you, One benefit of direct access to physical therapy is lowered health care costs. Research studies have shown that patients who went straight to a physical therapist averaged fewer claims and fewer visits than patients referred by a physician. The length of treatment for direct access patients was shorter and the total cost of claims lower. Prompt attention and entrance into a treatment plan of care contributes greatly to savings, not only financially, but in time as well. The ability to personally choose your physical therapy provider typically provides greater patient satisfaction and is many times more convenient than when someone else chooses who you will see. The staff at AchieveTherapy is happy to help answer your questions regarding direct access for physical therapy. Call the location nearest you to schedule your appointment directly or to get your direct access questions answered. the patient, wishes. COSTS AVING$ where you receive physical therapy. MEDICARE&DIRECTACCESS
All of the changes in health care over the last decade have raised concern about the costs of health care and what can be done to keep those costs down. One way that has been proven to do just that is direct access to physical therapy. What is direct access and how can you benefit? WHATISDIRECTACCESS? Direct access is the ability for people to be evaluated and treated by a licensed physical therapist without first having to see a physician. This is regulated by the individual states, but currently all 50 states and the District of Columbia allow you to be evaluated by a physical therapist without physician referral. In addition, all 50 states and the District of Columbia allow some level of treatment to be provided by a physical therapist, without physician referral. Physical therapists are highly trained health care professionals who are experts in evaluating musculoskeletal injuries or conditions, as well as neurological conditions. This allows them to design and implement effective treatment programs that will address the problems an evaluation reveals. Because they work in cooperation with physicians and other healthcare providers, they recognize when a patient needs to be referred onto a physician for further diagnostic testing or treatments that are outside of their expertise, and will do so appropriately. FREEDOMOFCHOICE Direct access provides patients the freedom to choose where and from whom they would like to receive physical therapy. The American Physical Therapy Association reminds people that, “you have the right to choose your own physical therapist and are not obligated to receive physical therapy in any specific facility. Always insist that your physical therapy be provided by a licensed physical therapist.” You may have good reasons to see the physical therapist of your choosing. They may have special skills or treatment methods related
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