WHY #CHOOSEPT ?
Prescriptions certainly have a valid place in pain management, and it’s true that physical therapy isn’t right for every patient. So how can you tell if physical therapy is a better choice than prescription opioids? The CDC suggests that if you fall into any of these categories, physical therapy can be beneficial: • Pain comes from fibromyalgia, low back pain, knee arthritis or hip arthritis. These conditions in particular are known for responding well to physical therapy when it comes to pain management. • The pain has lasted more than 90 days, meaning that it has gone from “acute” to “chronic.” • The benefits of prescription opioids don’t outweigh their risks. In the early days after an injury or an operation, painkillers help patients function without crippling pain. But with each day that passes, the risks opioids pose outweigh the rewards. • If you’ve become afraid of the pain. Obviously, nobody welcomes physical discomfort. But some people become overly dependent on a pill’s ability to remove all aches and twinges. In physical therapy, pain is a way to determine exactly what needs to be worked on, in order to reduce discomfort down the road. Does an official month really matter, given that physical therapists are out there making a difference every day? In many ways, yes! If you or a loved one has been on the fence about giving PT a chance, the many stories you’re likely to hear during this month of public awareness may help you to decide. If you have any questions about whether you should #UsePhysicalTherapy , call our office today to discuss your condition and to set up an evaluation. https://www.moveforwardpt.com/ChoosePT/Toolkit https://www.moveforwardpt.com/choose- physical-therapy-over-opioids-for-pain-management-choosept https://www.moveforwardpt. com/Resources/Detail/physical-therapy-vs-opioids-when-to-choose-physica https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160645.php https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national- physical-therapy-month-october/ No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of Michigan you have direct access to physical therapy! Save time
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“My philosophy of patient care is to give each person I work with the one- on-one care they deserve. The best part of my job is helping patients improve their quality of life and become independent. Seeing the smiles on patients’ faces, or getting Amy Masar, PTA, CLT, CMT
little hugs from those who have really applied what you have taught them and benefited from it, makes all the difference.” Education / Training • A.S., Physical Therapy Assisting – Delta College, MI • Certified Massage Therapist – Delta College, MI • Certified Lymphedema Therapist – University of Wisconsin, WI Areas of Specialty • Soft tissue and massage therapy • Lymphedema and vestibular rehabilitation • Pediatric rehabilitation
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