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By Tiffany Coletta
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"...I can't tell you how much better things have gotten for me...both for my knees, but almost more importantly, for my hip/piriformis. I am so psyched. Thanks a ton for all your help through this!! Now I'm hoping for snow and a good ski season!" --Bozeman Patient

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The earlier you begin PT the lower your costs. __

The earlier you begin PT the lower your costs.
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Using the direct access option and going directly to your physical therapist within 14 days of the onset of your symptoms can bring down your total overall cost by 50 %. ________
A patient with low back pain who seeks PT immediately and sticks to the treatment plan spends approximately $3000.00 while a patient with low back pain who puts off PT, then doesn’t stick to a treatment plan and utilizes other branches of the healthcare system spends approximately $6000.00.
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For LBP, the total medical cost when PT is first used is 19% lower than when injections are first used and 75% lower then the average cost for the surgery-first group.
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If you are a patient that genuinely needs medication, or an injection or even surgery then a physical therapist can advise and refer you to the proper place but as the research shows, you should probably start with physical therapy! ---Bobby Bemis, PT, FAAOMPT
#pain #backpain #nervepain #chronicpain #hippain #groinpain #avoidsurgery #getbetter #feelbetter #physicaltherapy #bozeman #manhattanmontana

FOCUSING ON PLEASANT OR UNPLEASANT SENSATIONS ____

FOCUSING ON PLEASANT OR UNPLEASANT SENSATIONS
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EXERCISE: Use a physical sensation to focus on and close your eyes. This sensation should be either a pleasant or unpleasant sensation in the body, such as lightness in your feet or tightness in your shoulders. If your focus is on a pleasant sensation, try and be aware of it instead of getting wrapped up in it. If your focus is on an unpleasant feeling, instead of resisting it, try and be aware of it without getting wrapped up in it. Try this exercise for 5-10 minutes a day. --Bobby Bemis, PT, FAAOMPT
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RESEARCH: Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School found that a regular mindfulness practice reduced anxiety in 90% of people with a medical diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder.
#mindfulness #wellness #chronicpain #anxiety #fear #feelgood #painrelief #physicaltherapy #stayhealthy #bozeman #manhattanmontana

Sleep. ________ Sleep is essential for performance

Sleep.
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Sleep is essential for performance, injury & illness prevention, and immune function. Make sure you are getting 8-9 hours of sleep with a consistent bedtime and waketime. To increase your quality of sleep avoid using screens (TVs/phones/tablets) 1-2 hours prior to bedtime. Furthermore, avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine close to bedtime. Lastly, getting regular exercise helps promote quality sleep. --Jason Lunden, PT, SCS
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#sleep #sleephygiene #runbozeman #bozeman #running #runningrehab #runstrong #runningPT #runsmart #excelrunnersclinic #stayhealthy #hydrate #eatmoreplants #sleep #massage #excelptmt

Excel PT Bike Fitting Studio. The importance of f

Excel PT Bike Fitting Studio. The importance of foot/cleat position for improving performance and addressing injury. #bikefitting #cycling #mountainbiking #gravelbike #triathlontraining

Repeaters: What grips to use? _________ There are

Repeaters: What grips to use?
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There are a lot of opinions out there on this. Through trial and error and based on the recommendations of the most knowledgeable trainers in climbing I feel that simple is better. While most hangboards have the option for a variety of grips with several options for pocket combinations starting with a few variations of 4-finger grips will likely be the most productive and safest approach. However, if you do not currently have access to any climbing then including additional grips and a higher overall volume will enhance endurance adaptations.
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To start with, try a 4-finger half crimp grip with enough assistance to keep the index finger flexed at 90 degrees at the PIP (second joint from the end of the finger). Failure is the index opening to less than 90 degrees. Also include a 4-finger open hand crimp where the middle and ring fingers are bent at the PIP and the index is straighter. If you do spend a lot of time climbing on 2 finger pockets it can be beneficial to add 2 finger pockets with middle/ring (MR) and index/middle (IM) grips. Also consider doing a pinch grip if your most frequented climbing areas have a lot of pinches . --Matt Heyliger, PT, COMPT
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#climbing #training #hangboarding #climbingbiomechanics #climbingmovementanalysis #climbingpt #climbingrehab #climbinginjury #climbingtraining #excelclimbinglab #stayhealthy #bozemanmt #excelptmt

THE COST OF NOT SEEKING PT FOR LOW BACK PAIN AND O

THE COST OF NOT SEEKING PT FOR LOW BACK PAIN AND OTHER ORTHOPEDIC ISSUES
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In my line of work, I often note the frustration with my patients and beyond associated with the ever -increasing cost of healthcare in the United States.I decided to do a little exploring and find out how physical therapy costs compare to other interventions involving orthopedic issues, and here is what I found: The Average Cost of 10 PT visits: $1000.00
The Average Cost of an MRI: $2611.00
The Average Cost of Two Nights in the Hospital: $3,852.00
The Average Cost of a One Year Supply of Opioids: $6,754.00
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Going directly to your physical therapist within 14 days of the onset of your symptoms can bring down your total overall cost by 50 %. --Bobby Bemis, PT, FAAOMPT
#lowbackpain #pain #physcialtherapy #healthcarecosts #healthcare #bozeman #manhattanmontana

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