Postpartum Running

Postpartum Running

When is it safe to return to running after having a baby?  While there is not a perfect prescription for exercise that applies to every mother during this period, there are a few things to consider before jumping back into your prior level of pre-pregnancy exercise.  Wait at least 12 weeks  New mothers are typically…

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Coverage

TRICARE has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical therapist for low back pain. They’ve said that the goal is to encourage more use of “high-value” treatments for low back pain. Understanding what they mean by “high-value” vs “low-value” treatment can help us see the direction healthcare payers…

Painful Sex

Painful Sex

Dyspareunia, or pain with intercourse, is experienced by 75% of women according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It is a common problem among post-menopausal women and can affect 10-28% of the population in a lifetime. Symptoms Women may report a burning and/or throbbing pain with penetration before, during, and/or after intercourse. Women…

TRICARE Thinks PT is so Valuable, They’re Covering the Whole Cost!

TRICARE Thinks PT is so Valuable, They’re Covering the Whole Cost!

TRICARE, one of the nation’s largest insurers wants their members to get physical therapy for back pain. They think that treating back pain with PT is so important that they’re willing to waive the cost to their members. That’s a huge deal. When’s the last time you remember an insurance company covering the entire cost…

Healthy Bones for Healthy Lifestyles

Healthy Bones for Healthy Lifestyles

According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis causes 8.9 million fractures annually, resulting in an osteoporosis fracture every 3 seconds! Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become brittle because the creation of new bone doesn’t happen as quickly as bone loss. Bone loss can start around age 35. RISK FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS SYMPTOMS…