10/03/2025
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1๏ธโฃ PT is often as effective as surgery for many conditions, but without the risks or recovery time. For low back pain, patients who received physical therapy first were 89% less likely to need opioids and 45% less likely to need advanced imaging or surgery. (Health Services Research Journal 2018).
In cases like knee osteoarthritis, patients who received PT improved pain & function more than those who got steroid injections.
(NEJM (2020)
2๏ธโฃFalls are a leading cause of injury and death in older adults, and physical therapy is a proven way to prevent them. Older adults who received vestibular physical therapy had a dramatic drop in fall risk, with odds of falling reduced by 86% in the following year. (Healio 2023).
Dizziness and balance problems affect ~35% of U.S. adults- especially those over 65, but vestibular rehab can significantly improve mobility and confidence (Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy 2022)
3๏ธโฃFor those w/ type 2 diabetes, exercise programs led by physical therapists improved blood sugar control (HbA1c), reduced cardiovascular risk factors, and improved mobility (American Diabetes Association 2020).
Patients with heart failure who participated in PT supervised cardiac rehab had a 25% lower risk of hospitalization and improved physical endurance and quality of life. (Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 2021)
4๏ธโฃChronic pain can be challenging to manage, but physical therapy has been shown to be successful. A meta-analysis found that physical therapy interventions reduce pain intensity by up to 30โ40% in people with fibromyalgia. (Cochrane Review, 2017)
5๏ธโฃRegular physical activity through PT improves sleep quality & reduces depression and anxiety. Patients engaging in supervised PT exercise programs reported a significant improvement in sleep quality (by 36%) & reduced depression.
(Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020)