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No Doctor’s Referral Needed: Your One-Way Ticket to Living Pain-Free

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

What if the fastest path to feeling better didn’t involve waiting weeks for appointments, referrals, or imaging orders? For many…
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What Is Physical Therapy?

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

Many have heard the term “physical therapy” before, but while you may be familiar with this practice by name, there...
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Tips From A PT: What You Need To Know About Direct Access

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Have you ever heard of “direct access” physical therapy? No, you haven’t? Well, you’re in the right place. Even if...
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Can Anyone Start Physical Therapy?

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Physical therapy (PT) is a great treatment to address aches and pains of varying kinds. It can be utilized for...
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Why You Should Choose PT First for Neck Pain

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Andrew C. Thomas PT, DPT, OCS, TPS, CSCS, COMT, CEEAA, FAAOMPT

Neck pain is a common cause of pain and lost work time in the United States and is one of...
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Chronic Pain May be Your Biggest Threat to a Good Night’s Sleep

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Athletico

Have you considered the link between your sleep and pain you may be experiencing? Recent research suggests that sleep and...
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Shoulder Pain through the Decades of Life

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Shoulder pain can be a cause for concern for adults or teenagers. Shoulder pain accounts for 16 percent of all...
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Do I Need a Prescription for Occupational Therapy?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Samantha Schneider, OTR

Occupational therapy “helps people across their lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic...
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