OrthoWell Blog

Here’s why you should be very careful with hospital based physical therapy practices if you have a deductible.

Hospitals negotiate contracts with big insurance companies that allow them to bill at significantly higher rates(2.5-3.5x from our research!) than our small private practice. Now if you simply have a copay then it doesn’t really matter on your end. But as cost sharing shifts more towards patients, deductibles and coinsurance continue to increase. That means that the sticker price for care absolutely matters.

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Working remote? Not exercising enough? Try this

Sitting all day at home for work can be bad for your body, especially your back and joints. One of my patients recently invested in this amazing product and couldn’t stop raving about it. Let’s take a closer look at the fantastic features that make the FitDesk Desk Bike 3.0 a difference-maker.

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Don’t Be A Victim of the Pain Industrial Complex!

Direct Access Physical Therapy Means Less Time and Money Spent in the “Pain-Industrial Complex”

What’s Direct Access Physical Therapy

Direct Access physical therapy refers to the ability of patients to seek treatment directly from a licensed physical therapist without first obtaining a referral from a physician or other healthcare provider. This approach allows individuals to bypass unnecessary delays and administrative hurdles, enabling them to access timely and convenient care for musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, or pain. Direct Access empowers patients to take control of their health and choose the most appropriate path to recovery, often resulting in quicker intervention, improved outcomes, and cost savings.

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BIG changes at OrthoWell! How Will It Affect YOU?

We are embarking on a new journey at OrthoWell that we are really
excited about and I wanted to share it with you first!

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Are you a squatter or a deadlifter ?

We found a couple great videos demonstrating the difference between good squat technique and good deadlift technique.

Check this out just to make sure.-

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How to Get Better Sleep?

Sleep Disorders Part 2: How to Get Better Sleep?

Here are some TIPS:

1- Set the Mood

Prepare your brain and your body for sleep by performing your nightly pre-sleep routine, taking a calming shower, and turning the lights down. Meditation or meditative breathing can really help.

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Get more sleep!

Get more sleep!

Rising prevalence of sleep disorders in our society

Official statistics show that 50 to 70,000,000 Americans are afflicted with chronic or ongoing sleep disorders. About 9% to 15% of the US adult population suffers from insomnia

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Feeling fatigued? Take your electrolytes

Have you ever felt fatigued, experienced those pesky muscle cramps, or found yourself dragging during work or exercise?

If so, it might be time to consider the role of electrolytes in your life.

Electrolytes are the unsung heroes that keep our bodies ticking. These electrically charged particles, including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, control muscle contractions and transmit vital nerve impulses that regulate every bodily function. Think of them as the fuel that keeps your body’s engine running smoothly.

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