An article titled "Some physical therapy may be a stretch" by Gina Kolata in the Globe & Mail published January 8th, 2010, refers to some of the misconception and impediments in the rehabilitation industry today.
First of all, one must remember that nature cures most medical problems given time and rest. For this reason, when any therapy is applied coincidentally, the credit is generally attributed to the treatment, which may be totally erroneous.
Additionally, the economic equation all too frequently encroaches on matters and dictates the type of therapy applied, whether appropriate or not. The gatekeepers who generally restrict prompt initiation of treatment, the selection of the correct treatment, increase costs, negatively impact results and are increasingly intrusive in the healing process.
At this time in my practice, I see approximately fifty new patients each week, many with acute sports injuries and/or chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Most have been subjected to prolonged courses of ineffective therapy, but are forced continue the course imposed by insurance carriers and other influences, non-relevant from the medical perspective.
It must be understood that success can be best achieved if all irrelevancies are eliminated. The focus should always be on establishing a correct diagnosis and the prompt institution of treatment that provides a curative effect.
In our organization over the past twenty years, we have utilized Laser Therapy with appropriately engineered delivery systems, along with scientifically developed protocols that are effective in the rehabilitation process as the basic therapeutic platform. This approach invariably achieves optimal clinical outcomes. Health care professionals, please take note!
Comments (1)
While I agree with you on most of the points you've made in your response, it's important to understand that a large number of chronic pain issues don't resolve naturally without helping nature out a little. For instance, chronic back pain is often caused by excessive lumbar extension. This is often due to excessive anterior pelvic tilt usually brought on by two problems: Standing with locked or straightened knees or tight muscles in the anterior pelvis pulling it forward. These muscles do not stretch themselves, nor does the spine rebound back into its normal lordotic curve once they are stretched. Help is needed to achieve these ends and therefore eliminate back pain.
As a physical therapist, I specialize in treating chronic pain conditions. I also have a busy practice treating people who have not healed naturally or even after surgery. So, I'm a little biased against this simple answer although I understand that natural healing does occur often.
Thank you for your response. I enjoyed reading it. Best to you.
Posted by Rick Olderman | January 14, 2010 5:49 PM
Posted on January 14, 2010 17:49