Physical therapy is the trusted discipline when it comes to musculoskeletal pain. A doctor of physical therapy (DPT) is trained to evaluate someone in pain, and immediately know if it is something that should be evaluated by a specialist, or if it is something that physical therapy can address. If you are in pain, a physical therapist is the quickest, most cost effective professional to give you advice. Even better, with concierge in-home physical therapy that therapist will come to your home usually within 24 hours of your call. If you live in the Phoenix or Scottsdale area, you can call us and get an expert opinion on your pain fast.
Concierge In-Home Physical Therapist Provides Expert Opinon
Recently a study was published showing that experienced physical therapists were more accurate at diagnosing musculoskeletal issues than a PCP, nurse, PA, or medical resident. Furthermore, an experienced therapist holding an orthopedic board certification (OCS) is second only to an experienced orthopedic surgeon in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal pain. While orthopedists are highly trained experts, going to their office could feel like watering your garden with a firehose. Compare that to the convenience of an in-home visit from a physical therapist
The other major concern some patients have is if their pain is the sign of something larger. While not all pain is a sign of something serious like cancer or various other diseases, pain can be a presenting sign. Physical therapy as a profession moved to the doctorate so that clinicians would be highly trained on the red flag symptoms of urgent systemic diseases and emergencies. In Phoenix and Scottsdale, physical therapists are allowed to order MRIs to rule out serious pathology. Rather than reading them, a PT can order you an MRI and have your results sent to a physician. This means no waiting or double appointments just to get the process of an MRI started. You can show up to your doctor, MRI in hand, ready to make a decision.
Don’t Be Fooled
Sometimes physical therapists get lumped into the same category as massage therapists, stretch clinics, and personal trainers. No doubt you can look all over Phoenix and Scottsdale and see ads from these professions focusing on pain. There are many skilled professionals in the Valley. However, the average professional in these disciplines does not have a degree in the healthcare field. They also don’t need to have one for many of the certifications they hold. Furthermore, they lack the experience with medical cases and injuries to provide an expert opinion on your pain. At best you will waste time, at worst a red flag will be missed.
Phoenix and Scottsdale – Address Your Pain With Concierge In-Home Physical Therapy Today!
At Simplify Motion PT, the owner and physical therapist (Owen Campbell, DPT, OCS) is board certified in orthopedics. He has been a practicing doctor of physical therapy for 15 years. He is the best option outside of a surgeon to give you an opinion on your pain. To meet with Owen about your pain, contact us today!