HOW TO REDUCE THE COST OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

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HOW TO REDUCE THE COST OF MUSCULOSKELETAL
DISORDERS
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• 80 Reduction in MSD COSTS
• How is it possible to save 80 in MUSCULOSKELETAL
  (MSD) care? Simple by following the research!
• A few years ago, the Lancet journal published a
  series of articles addressing the musculoskeletal
  epidemic.  The focus was on LBP because it is the
  number one cause of pain and disability
  worldwide.  The researchers outlined therapies
  that were linked to poor outcomes as well as
  clinical guidelines for successful management of
  LBP
• Provide education that supports self-management 
  currently, only 20 of those with LBP receive
  education.
• Remain active and at work  rest continues to be
  commonly advised
• Reserve Imaging for red flags or potential other
  diagnoses  54 of those in the USA with LBP with
  no red flags receive imaging.

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3.The first choice of treatment should be
non-pharmaceutical  64 -90 of those with LBP
receive medication as the first therapy 4.Advise
against electrical modalities (Electric
stimulation, traction, short-wave diathermy,
ultrasound) these modalities are still commonly
used by PT/chiropractors and advised by
physicians 5.Avoid opioid analgesics 
improvement is seen here but only a decade ago
2009 60 with LBP received an opioid
prescription. 6.Injections and surgeries have a
very limited role if any  spinal fusions have
increased by 600 and injections 7.A
biopsychosocial framework should guide management
of LBP  only 8.4 of those with LBP receive
cognitive therapy and only 12 with chronic
pain 8.Exercise is recommended for chronic LBP 
only 54 of those in the USA with chronic LBP
have ever been prescribed exercise
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https//www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PII
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Virtual Physical Therapists! All of our
clinicians must be Certified in Mechanical
Diagnosis on top of being state-licensed.  This
added certification is to ensure that each
patient receives the highest level of
care. During our virtual visit, a thorough
mechanical assessment is performed to determine
the root cause of your symptoms.  Treatment is
focused on education and self-care. Because of
our high-quality clinicians, patients are able to
return to pain-free activity with fewer visits
and huge cost savings!
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We are proud to be a recipient of the 2020 Health
Value Award for Musculoskeletal Management by the
Validation Institute. This award showcases health
care organizations that demonstrate better and
more transparent health outcomes, costs, and
safety than conventional care.
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