Dynamic Recovery Physical Therapy

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Both of our Dr's of Physical Therapy specialize in Vestibular Therapy.

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Give us a call today to schedule an Initial Exam and make a plan to ease the pain!

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Have a safe holiday weekend from the DRPT staff!!!

Call and schedule an Initial Evaluation and get started on a home exercise program this summer!!!

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Physical Therapy Isn't Just for Pain. It Can Keep You Healthy for Life.

You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here's just a sampling:

- Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression
- Helps control weight
- Prevents diseases like stroke, diabetes and some forms of cancer
- Improves sleep
- Helps you live longer

Recent studies even show that physical activity strengthens your immune system, with a protective effect against COVID, and that staying active through middle age protects your brain as you age.

Physical activity is a wonder drug. If it was a pill, you'd buy it and take it every day. But even though activity is free, less than 25% of Americans meet the CDC recommendations for activity. We clearly need help.

Physical Therapists Are The Experts in Human Movement

To be active, you need to be able to move. Physical Therapists do more than help you recover from surgeries or major injuries. They are the experts in human movement. Sure, you could see a strength coach to lift weights, hire a personal trainer, go to a yoga class to work on your flexibility and balance, and see a chiropractor for adjustments. But that seems like a lot of people when a PT can help you with all of these things and more. Nobody knows more about human movement or looks at your health the same way a PT does. Your PT can help you with every aspect of movement including strength, range of motion, flexibility, endurance, balance and coordination.

As medical professionals they can help you with injuries or other issues. Your PT can work with your doctor to help use activity to manage things like diabetes, cholesterol levels or blood pressure instead of prescriptions. Your PT is also trained to work with people of all ages, so you can develop a long-term relationship and they can continue to adjust and modify your routine as you age or your goals change.

Stay Healthy For Life

Staying active has a long list of benefits both now and in the future. But chances are you're not moving enough to make the most of those benefits. Most people need help. Physical therapists are the most qualified professional in existence to help keep you healthy now and in the future. So don't think of your PT as someone you see when you need help with pain or an injury. Think of them as your partner and coach working to help you stay healthy for life.

~Source: May 27, 2021 Private Practice Section (APTA)

Please give us a call for an evaluation, PT is an awesome first resort!!! Avoid or delay surgery, gain knowledge on self care or even come get going on a Home Exercise Program!!!

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With Prices On The Rise, Physical Therapists Help Keep Costs Down.

Healthcare, like most other things these days, isn't known for being cheap. Healthcare costs have been rising for years. But even in this environment, there are still bargains to be had - like physical therapy.

A study that looked at the claims data of 472,000 Medicare beneficiaries with back pain found that when PT was the first treatment, costs were 19% lower than when people got injections first and 75% lower than for people who were sent straight to surgery. The study also found that in the year following diagnosis, people who got PT first had costs 18% lower than those who got injections, and 54% lower than those in the surgery group.

Another example happened in 2006 when Starbucks sent workers with back pain to see both a physical therapist and physician for their first treatment. Use of MRI dropped by 1/3, people got better faster, missed less work and were more satisfied with their care.

Money isn't the only thing that physical therapy can save, though. A paper published in Physical Therapy looked at outcomes when patients went to a PT first vs. seeing a physician first for back pain. It found that patients who went to their physician first needed 33 PT visits on average, while those who went to their PT first only needed 20. Seeing a PT first saves money, but it also conserves another valuable resource - time.

People who get a PT early also tend to have better outcomes. A study of 150,000 insurance claims published in Health Services Research, found that those who saw a physical therapist at the first point of care had an 89 percent lower probability of receiving an opioid prescription, a 28 percent lower probability of having advanced imaging services, and a 15 percent lower probability of an emergency department visit.

High quality research consistently shows that taking advantage of direct access and getting to a physical therapist quickly leads to better outcomes in fewer visits with lower costs. Physical therapy proves that even when everything seems to be becoming more expensive, there are still bargains to be found if you know where to look.

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Call and schedule an evaluation with us and get some tips to get you ready for summer activities!

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Give us a call for an initial examination if you are experiencing back pain!!! We accept most insurance, Medicare and Colorado Medicaid. We look forward to working with you!

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We have space in our beautiful clinic for a licensed acupuncturist. We have a great client base and can bill Medicare as well as commercial insurances.

Part time receptionist/scheduler position open in a great PT clinic. Monday through Friday, some flexibility to hours. Friendly people, great location.

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