Is “out-of-network” a dirty phrase?

Is “out-of-network” a dirty phrase? DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS   With all the changes to health care in the past few years, it’s easy to get confused. There are in-network benefits, out-of- network benefits, co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles, and a host of other regulations that determine what care is covered, not covered and how …

Exercise…That is the answer!

Exercise… That is the answer! Miriam Hillman, PT, DPT, CKTP   A recent study published this past February reviewed findings of 35 clinical trials of 6,000 patients using anti-inflammatory pain relieving drugs. This study found that “compared to placebo, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) do not provide a clinically important effect on spinal pain”. These over …

World Physical Therapy Day!

World Physical Therapy Day! MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS   In 1951, the World Confederation of Physical Therapy declared September 8 to be World Physical Therapy Day! The purpose of this day in 2016 is to highlight the value physical therapists make to the older population in preventing illness, improving and maintain mobility and independence. …