The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2021 is calling for an estimated 9% decrease in payment for codes tied to Part B physical therapist services. The cut will do monumental damage—and it won’t be limited to Medicare. Care for military veterans will suffer, as PTs who provide community care will be forced into the same unsustainable (click for more)
Fall is finally almost here and that means everyone from the elite runner to the weekend hiker will be out and about trying to take advantage of those cooler temps and lower dew points (no more running in a sauna!). As you increase your activity level/performance, you may find that you aren’t as physically capable (click for more)
What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy? BFR Therapy is the application of a medical grade tourniquet system to a top part of an arm or leg, which is inflated, to a personalized and specific pressure to reduce blood flow to the exercising arm or leg. The application is brief and intermittent, with variations of (click for more)
The weather is hot, the gym is closed, and you’ve been trying to relax- enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. Taking a day off here and there is no problem, but if you’ve been consistently missing your regular run/walk, bike ride, or gym session and notice some aches and pains showing up, you might (click for more)
Imagine a scenario in which a patient learns he needs a dreaded root canal. The dentist’s plan of care requires four visits instead of the standard two and the patient will be on the hook for double the typical out-of-pocket costs. On top of that, the patient will receive a lower quality of care than (click for more)
