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How Does Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Work?
What are the scientific mechanisms behind how orthopedic manual physical therapy works? How does manual therapy decrease pain?
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
What is Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy?
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT gives an overview of orthopedic manual physical therapy and demonstrates orthopedic manual physical therapy techniques.
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
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"Do I Need an MRI or X-ray Before Physical Therapy?"
Some wonder if they should get an X-Ray or MRI before beginning physical therapy so they'll know what's wrong first. Others can't...
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
How Does Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Work?
What are the scientific mechanisms behind how orthopedic manual physical therapy works? How does manual therapy decrease pain?
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
What is Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy?
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT gives an overview of orthopedic manual physical therapy and demonstrates orthopedic manual physical therapy techniques.
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
Screening for Red Flags by an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist
In rare cases, pain that seems to be of an orthopedic nature may have a different origin. Does this mean that prospective patients should..
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
How to Choose a Physical Therapist
Practical tips for choosing the right orthopedic manual physical therapist to optimize your outcomes
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain
What is chronic pain? Why does chronic pain occur? What are the best evidence-based treatments for chronic pain?
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
How Does Pain Work and Why Do We Hurt?
What is pain? Why do we hurt? How can I get relief from my pain?
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
Sacroiliac Joint Pain - Evidence-Based Examination and Treatment
Scientific information on the evidence-based examination and treatment of sacroiliac joint pain
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
Direct Access to Physical Therapy in Illinois
Do I need a referral for physical therapy in Illinois? No, Illinois allows for direct access to physical therapy examination and treatment..
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy for Spondylolisthesis
Image of an asymptomatic [pain-free] grade IV spondylolisthesis from the study by Elliot et al [14] How Does An Orthopedic Manual...
Dr. Damon Bescia DPT
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