Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy (OSPT) is proud to announce their participation in TRICARE’s demonstration project for Physical Therapy access for beneficiaries that suffer from lower back pain. Tricare is the health insurance system used throughout the U.S. military. The three-year program aims to decrease the use of costly interventions such as imaging, surgery, and opioids, allowing beneficiaries with low back pain to […]
Swelling and pain can be a real problem during workouts, especially when you’re taking on a new fitness plan. In an effort to stop swelling pain from workouts, and to keep people on track for their fitness goals, we’ve worked with our physical therapists to come up with these tips for your workout woes. “Itis” […]
“PT Over Pills” is a nationwide initiative to prevent the widespread use of pain killers to treat pain in favor of physical therapy. This article is part of a series on the history of the nationwide pain killer crisis. For those not directly affected by it, the opioid crisis sounds like a faraway problem. But […]
In today’s world of high deductibles and costly doctor’s visits, it can seem daunting to dip into your pocket for care, especially when you don’t know what to expect. In fact, one of the most common questions we receive from patients is, “How much does PT cost?” Though the exact answer will vary based on […]
This year, as part of National Physical Therapy Month, we wanted to take time to answer some of your most commonly asked questions about the physical therapy profession, what we do, and why we do it. So, every Friday in October we’ll be updating this post (and our social media!) with the answers. Be sure […]
