by Dr. Michael House PT, DSc, OCS, Board Certified, Fellow of AAOMPT I recently spoke to a man who said that he did not need PT because he just takes Oxycontin (an opioid) and that solves his problem. But the problem is, it doesn’t solve...
When you go for Physical therapy first, Not Having to Wait for a Referral Reduces Costs and Pain Previously, people in Colorado who suffered from back pain could be required by their insurance to get a referral from their primary care provider before being able to get...
In the past, recovery from injuries or surgery involved bed rest and minimal activities. However, our knowledge of how the body heals and recovers has changed. Today medical professionals want you up and doing a round of physical therapy to speed up healing....
New Colorado Law Allows Pain Sufferers to Opt for Physical Therapy First, without a Referral – Part 2 In our previous post on PT First, we expounded on the fact that the State of Colorado has recently joined the “Direct Access” movement. Essentially, this is a law...
If you are an individual that experiences complications with pain – whether it is in the shoulders, the legs, the back, or any other region of the body – you will be pleased to know that a new law has just been passed in the State of Colorado that allows you – as a...
Did you know that you can reduce your Copay expenses significantly by doing Physical Therapy First? If you suffer from lower-back pain or struggle to walk or stand. If you experience severe muscle spasms or stiffness is preventing you from living life to its fullest,...