Publisher's Synopsis
50% of American adults suffer from chronic pain (more than cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined), which means that YOU or someone you know is in pain... right now.
Physical therapy has been proven to treat pain faster, more affordably and with better outcomes than traditional pain treatments like medications, injections or surgery... so why are only 8% of us using it? Perhaps because the "secrets" you're about to discover in this book have only been shared among industry professionals... until now.
Direct Access to Physical Therapy was written to educate the public about the benefits of self-referral to physical therapy for pain treatment. Dr. Michelle Wolpov, esteemed physical therapist, practice owner and industry expert, has leveraged her thirty years of experience to combine clinical research, insights and personal anecdotes that are sure to resonate with patients and professionals alike.
In this book, you'll learn:
- Why your physical therapist is the most qualified to treat your
- How direct access saves you time, money and gets better results
- How to start treatment today, without a physician referral
Given all the recent changes in physical therapy access, healthcare and the expected changes to come, the timing of this book is perfect. Direct Access to Physical Therapy supports the vision of the physical therapy profession to transform society.