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Try Physical Therapy 1st: Pre-habilitation for Knee Joint Replacement Improves Outcomes and Saves Money

Teresa Stockton | September 27, 2022

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has become the third most common inpatient surgery in the United States, with 750,000 yearly procedures projected to double in the next decade. (Sloan et al. 2018) There has been a marked increase in the utilization of TKA, estimated to be 600% by 2030. […]

Early Referral to Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Reduces Cost, and Improves Outcomes

Teresa Stockton | February 16, 2022

By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Low back pain (LBP) is a common and costly medical condition associated with significant physical pain, impaired function, and loss of productivity. LBP is the leading cause of disability in the US exceeding $100 billion per year in treatment, reduced productivity and lost wages. Approximately, 70 million adults […]