When “PT” Is Better Than “RX”
Patient Success Story Hear Why Our Patients Love Us! “Rehab Access gave me my life back! After a very complicated knee replacement I could barely walk or bend my knee. After three months of intensive therapy, my knee is now functional! EVERYONE at Rehab Access is caring and devoted, and they will NOT give up on you –even the front desk staff! They motivate you to push yourself and cheer you on when you’ve reached a goal. They made such a difference for me. I would go back to Rehab Access without hesitation! Thanks guys for helping me walk again!” - J. S. It’s important to remember that not every prescription is bad or dangerous, and that you don’t have to “suck it up,” refusing all painkillers. But there are specific conditions under which the CDC recommends trying physical therapy first: • The pain has persisted for three months. After the 90-day mark, pain is considered chronic, meaning that painkiller use would also hit the dangerous 90-day mark. This can certainly lead to addiction. • The source of the problem is in the knees, back or hips, or stems from fibromyalgia. Physical therapy has proven especially effective in these situations. • The “risk vs. reward” question tilts more heavily toward “risk.” There are certainly diseases which cause intense pain and for
which opioids help patients to function, or at least to remain comfortable. But when the condition could be better managed with physical therapy or other treatment, as opposed to addictive pills, the “reward” of taking the painkillers doesn’t merit the risk. Are you wondering whether your pain should be addressed with PT first?Wewillgiveyoua thoroughevaluationforyourspecificcondition. Should our trained staff determine that physical therapy can make a real difference in eradicating your pain, we’ll give you an honest timetable and a safe strategy to avoid prescription painkiller overuse.
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Happy Anniversary!
Chesson Clement
Joe Squatrito
Megan Williams
We have three therapists who celebrated work anniversaries this past month! Congratulations to Chesson Clement (15 years), Joe Squatrito (11 years), and Megan Williams (2 years). We appreciate all your hard work and dedication to Rehab Access and your patients!
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