S12:E6 - Get PT 1st [even when it's a non-emergency]

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This is a good one that you won’t want to miss listening to today!

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PT can (and often should) be the first point of contact for patients

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Not only for musculoskeletal disorders

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But,

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Also as a first, direct point of contact for urgent concerns

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So we must take into account our ability to perform screenings, testing & a more in-depth subjective assessment to all patients when the first enter our doors

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Check out the links below to some studies & stats regarding an on-going pandemic of patient interactions

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And,

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Your states set-up for direct access for PT services

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LINKS:

FPT YouTube Channel

WHOOP with #TeamFPT

https://www.apta.org/contentassets/4daf765978464a948505c2f115c90f55/direct-access-by-state-map.pdf

First-Contact Physical Therapy Compared to Usual Primary Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The Influence of Patient Choice of First Provider on Costs and Outcomes: Analysis From a Physical Therapy Patient Registry

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#FunctionWithPurpose

#FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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