Staff Highlight: Wendy Hildreth How long have you worked
What is your favorite place or favorite trip and why? I love Jackson, Wyoming for its breathtaking beauty and Nashville for its music scene. What kind of pet do you have, and why do you love them? My only pet is my German Shorthaired Pointer, Max. He’s the craziest and sweetest boy. I grew up with dogs, cats, and rabbits, and they all had their own special personalities.
for PTIS? 16 years.
What do you like to do, or what brings you joy outside of work? Concerts, travel, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. What are you most grateful for and/or most proud of? My daughter. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a psychologist.
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Physical Therapy vs. Surgery: Here’s What We Can Offer
you’ll be doing extensive physical therapy anyway. Why not skip the extra step? • Decreased Risks: Surgery brings a host of medical risks, from blood clots to dependency on painkillers. Because physical therapy is non-invasive, the risk is minimal (especially compared to surgery). It also offers drug-free pain relief options. That said, seeking physical therapy treatment sooner rather than later is essential–this is especially true for degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis. It’s also essential you keep active outside of our clinic. Many of these conditions benefit from regular movement, so you’ll want to find an exercise program that suits your needs (something our therapists can help you with). And if you do wind up needing surgery down the road, you’ll already be prepared for your rehabilitation after the procedure! Skip The Knife; Try Physical Therapy Instead If you have a painful musculoskeletal condition, don’t resort to surgery – visit PTIS first to find out if physical therapy might be a better solution for you. Call us today to get started.
The exact details of your physical therapy treatment will vary based on several factors, including the condition or injury, your current health status, and your overall goals. Our team will work closely with you to develop a customized plan that meets your needs. Generally speaking, we’ll begin with an extensive evaluation to help us get to the root of your discomfort. From there, we’ll pull from several different techniques to help you manage pain, eliminate restrictions in your range of motion, and improve your overall function. Ultimately, our goal is the same as any orthopedic surgery: to help you live a rich, active lifestyle, free from pain and immobility. However, we can do it with a few extra benefits: • Lower Costs: Surgeries are far more expensive than physical therapy. Comparisons in prices estimate that surgery costs at least $2 per year for every $1 spent on physical therapy. • Less Time: Surgery is a highly invasive procedure that requires lengthy rehabilitation. Healing alone typically takes several weeks, and it can take up to a year before you’ve fully rehabilitated–during which time
Sources: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2705186, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27385156/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6252248/
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