Dr. Robert Bacci

HARD FACTS ABOUT WHY YOU SHOULD SEE A PHYSICAL THERAPIST FIRST FOR KNEE ARTHRITIS – PART 1

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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and painful condition that affects millions of people. As the cartilage in the knee wears down, individuals often experience pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. While many treatment options are available, physical therapy stands out as a highly effective and cost-efficient choice. In this article, we’ll explore the economic benefits of physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis and why it should be your go-to treatment option.

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UNSHACKLING THE GRIP OF DISCOMFORT: THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN CONQUERING CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS)

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is more than a mere annoyance; it’s a debilitating condition that can grip your daily life, limiting your ability to work or enjoy simple tasks. Let’s explore how our expert physical therapists can help with their non-invasive approach, and how it’s revolutionizing the treatment of CTS.

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BACK TO BASICS: HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY TRANSFORMS ACUTE LOWER BACK PAIN MANAGEMENT

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Dealing with acute lower back pain can feel like a solitary journey, but it doesn’t have to be. Physical therapy stands out as a beacon of hope, offering not just immediate relief but also a pathway to long-term recovery. Recent studies have shown that choosing physical therapy as the first line of treatment can save patients significant amounts in healthcare costs. For instance, the American Physical Therapy Association’s report reveals that physical therapy can result in average net savings of $4,160 per episode of care when compared to other treatment options for conditions like acute lower back pain.

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10 REASONS TO CHOOSE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR LOWER BACK PAIN OVER OTHER TREATMENTS

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If you’re struggling with lower back pain, you’ve probably considered various treatment options like opioid medications, MRI tests, epidural injections, or even surgery.
However, before making a decision, it’s essential to understand why physical therapy (PT) can be a more effective and safer choice.

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POOR POSTURE TREATMENT – WHO CAN HELP?

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Lower back pain is an extremely common issue, with 13.1% of US adults having chronic back pain, 4%-25% of the Canadian adult population, and around 28 million adults suffering from it in the UK alone. While there are many potential causes, research increasingly shows that poor posture is a major contributing factor for many people. In this blog post, we’ll summarize some of the key takeaways from a recent Guardian article on how posture impacts back pain.

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THE POWER OF BREATH: HOW BRIEF DAILY BREATHING EXERCISES CAN ENHANCE YOUR RECOVERY

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How can brief daily breathwork help in recovery from injury or surgery? First, sighing and other breathing exercises promote relaxation, which decreases muscle tension, anxiety and pain perception. Taking just 5 minutes for a focused breathing session in the morning and evening allows the body to shift out of stressed “fight or flight” mode and into the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state. This enhances the effects of physical therapy treatment.

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BEST TREATMENT FOR MIDDLE BACK PAIN – CHOOSE PHYSICAL THERAPIST DIRECTED CARE FOR THE WIN

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Middle back pain, known as thoracic spine pain, can be just as debilitating as pain in the neck or lower back. While there are many treatments for spinal pain, research on specifically targeting the thoracic spine has been limited. A new randomized controlled trial published in BioMed Research International sheds light on the benefits of spinal manipulation for middle back pain.

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EFFECTIVE PLANTAR FASCIITIS TREATMENT: WHY PHYSICAL THERAPIST-DIRECTED CARE IS THE KEY

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Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. 

This condition often leads to stabbing pain in the heel, which can worsen with prolonged standing, walking, or running. 

It affects a significant portion of the population, including athletes and individuals with certain risk factors such as obesity or wearing improper footwear.

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Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy improves compliance and reimbursement thanks to Prompt and PredictionHealth

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Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy, part of Kinetic Care Group (KCG), is a six-provider practice based in Central California. The practice’s president and co-founder, Bob Bacci, was generous enough to share how their team’s experience with Prompt and integration partner PredictionHealth has transformed the clinic’s operation and bottom line.

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