The average physical therapy practice generally sees patients after they’ve already injured themselves in some way. They do their best to reduce the patient’s pain, allow them to regain their movement and strength, and hopefully restore their ability to function as they did prior to their injury.
It has become more challenging for PTs to do this every year as patients are being granted less visits by their insurance companies, and are being asked to assume a greater portion of the bill through copayments.
As a result of these factors, education on prevention of injuries is what health care providers must begin providing more of to their patients. WSPT has taken this initiative, and begun a monthly Educational Series that aims to educate its patients, and the residents of the Bronx about their bodies.
Each month a different body part will be featured, and WSPT’s staff of physical therapists will educate the attendees on what bones, joints and muscles make up that body part, what injuries are common to that body part, and what they can do to prevent or treat themselves before they have to seek the attention of a physician or physical therapist. It’s an open forum where questions are encouraged and participation in the discussion is welcome.
The Series will be conducted on the last Thursday of every month @ 6:30pm (In November it will be on the 17th due to Thanksgiving). February’s Topic will be the Shoulder, and you can go to WSPT’s website for more information about the series.
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