Archive for October, 2011

The Sports and Physical Therapy Center Supports Proposed Legislation to Mandate Equal Pay for Equal Services   Physical Therapists in Missouri Seek Changes in Health Insurance Carriers’ Practices Concerning Reimbursement and Co-Pays for Physical Therapy Services   EUREKA, Mo., October 31, 2011 – The Sports and Physical Therapy Center in Eureka, Missouri, is among the [...]

Fixing Injuries: Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until It Hurts   If you’ve experienced an injury but are not in severe pain, you may wonder, “What is a physical therapist going to do for me?” Some people delay treatment until the pain becomes debilitating; however, this can exacerbate the condition and cause even more damage. Physical [...]

Can Seeing a Physical Therapist Prevent an Operation?   Physical therapy is a highly effective treatment for a variety of injuries. In fact, one of the many benefits of physical therapy is that it can help patients avoid surgery for knee injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscus tears; shoulder problems, like a [...]

How to Find the Right Physical Therapist   Once you’ve made the decision to seek physical therapy treatment for pain relief or injury rehabilitation, how do you find the right physical therapist? This is an important decision; after all, you’ll be putting your recovery in the physical therapist’s hands. You’ll want to partner with a [...]

The Sports and Physical Therapy Center Presents Guidelines for Choosing a Physical Therapist Clinic’s Guidelines Highlight Top Five Factors to Consider for Patients Seeking a Qualified Physical Therapist in Missouri EUREKA, Mo., October 3, 2011 – When it comes to choosing a physical therapist, first-time patients may feel a little overwhelmed – particularly if they [...]

Physical Therapy Can Build Back Strength, Improve Mobility and Relieve Pain Countless patients have discovered the effectiveness of a custom-designed physical therapy program to build back strength and mobility. Physical therapy can also relieve acute low back pain that results from an injury or accident, repetitive stress on a muscle or joint, or improper alignment [...]

The Sports and Physical Therapy Center Presents Guidelines for Choosing a Physical Therapist   Clinic’s Guidelines Highlight Top Five Factors to Consider for Patients Seeking a Qualified Physical Therapist in Missouri   EUREKA, Mo., October 3, 2011 – When it comes to choosing a physical therapist, first-time patients may feel a little overwhelmed – particularly [...]