What is Outpatient PT?
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TYPES:Generic: Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (PT) is a component of rehabilitation to build strength, mobility and fitness. PT may be used short term after an injury or long term following traumatic injury or serious illness such as a stroke to regain as much independence and functioning as possible.
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How do members experience Outpatient PT?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | 49 | 22 | |
| Degenerative disc disease | 39 | 12 | |
| Balance problems | 20 | 11 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 17 | 10 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 14 | 11 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 6 | |
| Muscle pain | 4 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Muscle spasms | 3 | |
| Pain | 3 | |
| Neck pain | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 20 | |
| None | 56 |
Member evaluations
chasmengr
evaluated on Nov 12, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for gait training: None
- Side effects: None
Blue Daisy
evaluated on Apr 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pain in knee(s): Moderate
- Side effects: None
jaws-als
evaluated on Jan 10, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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