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Four out of five Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Today, back pain management often includes the overuse of treatments like surgeries, MRI, x-rays and medications. And it's an expensive prospect: The annual tally on low back and neck treatment in the U.S. is at least $87 billion, according to […]
What the billing department wishes patients knew!
As a medical office that bills insurance claims, this is what we could potentially look like on a daily basis. But in all seriousness, we call insurance carriers to verify benefits, out-of-pocket costs and treatment limitations for all our patients AS A COURTESY. This process takes anywhere from a couple minutes up to 30 minutes […]
Adolescent OVERUSE Injuries
Research Article Summary by Arli Lindskog and Sam Smith (WSU DPT Students) Article: Post EG, Trigsted SM, Riekena JW, Hetzel S, McGuine TA, Brooks MA, and the Bell DR. The Association of Sport Specialization and Training Volume With Injury History in Youth Athletes. American Journal Sports Med, 2017 May;45(6) Summary The relationship between single sport […]
What is Fascia and how does it contribute to pain?
Fascia is a thin sheath of fibrous tissue enclosing muscles or other organs. An easier way to visualize how fascia works in our bodies is to think of it as an intricate web. As a web, our fascial system is uninterrupted and runs from head to toe. This dense tissue covers every muscle, bone, nerve, […]
See Your PT to Nip Potential Injuries in the Bud!
You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle or develop tennis elbow. But what if you've felt a slight twinge in your knee during your daily walk or noticed that your posture has changed since you accepted a job that requires sitting for eight hours a […]
What to expect from Physical Therapy
So your Doctor has recommended Physical Therapy or maybe you have a friend or family member who praised their Physical Therapy experience and suggest you give it a try. What can you expect with your first visit and the visits that follow at Marquette Physical Therapy? Initial Examination: When you arrive for your first visit […]
Plantar Fasciitis
Image: https://goldenharper.wordpress.com/pf/ You don't have to live with foot pain! At Marquette Physical Therapy we treat many people with foot pain, especially plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults; 10% of people in the US will suffer from plantar fasciitis in their lifetime, and it can […]
