Ice versus Heat: Which is the Best?
One of the questions we most commonly field when patients have first sustained an injury is “Should I ice it, or would heat be better?” Both heat and ice are conservative, beneficial modalities, but to better understand the benefits of either, let’s first look at the physiological effects of each: Typically, the more traditional […]
Direct Access Explained: A Game-Changer for Physical Therapy in Illinois
Since August 16, 2018, Illinois allows patients to access physical therapy directly, without needing a prescription from another healthcare provider. Benefits of direct access: Stipulations on direct access: References: J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5832; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185832 Physical Therapy, Volume 101, Issue 1, January 2021, pzaa201, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa201 Health Serv Res. 2018 Dec;53(6):4629-4646. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12984. Epub 2018 […]