Not-so-alternative Care: Conservative Low Back Pain Treatment Gains Acceptance
Exercise therapy and acupuncture are becoming more mainstream treatment options for low back pain. What’s driving this change?
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Physical Therapy Following Carpal Tunnel Release: Guidelines and Considerations
MedRisk Advisory Board Member Dr. Jane Fedorcyzk responds to new performance measures regarding post-operative PT for carpal tunnel patients.
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5 Ways Employers Can Support Injured Workers
In addition to the physical attributes of an occupational injury, many factors go into an injured worker’s feelings of readiness to return to work. Concerns can range from a fear of getting reinjured and the judgment of teammates to wanting to get back to normal and feeling needed by their employer.
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Study Summary: Odds of Opioid Prescription Reduced With Physical Therapy Consult
New research reveals how PT consultation, as compared with PT participation, affects opioid prescription rates and lower back pain (LBP)-related health care costs.
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The Case for Conservative Care in Shoulder Injury Treatment
Is surgery really necessary? The latest research suggests a PT-first approach – even before imaging – could prevent thousands of procedures and result in significant savings.
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Combatting Shoulder Injuries at Work
Rotator cuff and other shoulder injuries are among the most common occupational musculoskeletal problems. Here’s why and what employers can do about it.
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Identifying the Ideal Telerehab Patient
As virtual PT services make their way into workers’ comp, which patients stand to benefit most?
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3 Bright Ideas to Keep Workers Sun-Safe This Summer
Simple precautions employers can take to protect their workforce from harmful UV rays.
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The Value of Managed Physical Medicine: More Than Utilization and Cost Control
Are standard guidelines enough to address the unique needs of each injured worker?
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4 Hot Tips to Help Employees Avoid Heat-Related Illness
Employers need to be prepared to guard against the risk factors of heat-related illness when an extraordinarily hot day strikes – summer or not.