Matt and Allie are back with the Clinical Corner for June. You'll learn about a case involving a patient who jumped back into running long distance to train for a half marathon and suffered sharp pain in her ankle and was no longer able to put weight on her foot. Even after seeing an MD, being prescribed pain medications, getting an X-ray, and testing negative for any further injuries, this patient was still in pain. She decided to see a physical therapist to get evaluated. She was referred to get an MRI, which uncovered a stress fracture in her ankle. After living in a cast for a couple weeks, she continued her PT sessions and was able to complete her half marathon in no pain 8 months later!

Read the article here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/josptcases.2024.11328

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Matt and Allie visit the Florence Center to talk to Marie Graves and her student PT Joseph. Learn about Joseph's early life as his family immigrated from Ghana to the US, his family life and learning English, to eventually becoming interested in PT school and the dual degree to get his PhD at The Ohio State University. Hear about his experience and his inclination to continue to ask questions and get as much experience as possible. Listen to his advice to other student PTs out there and how he uses his cultural background to keep him determined.

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Not with the sailor man- but Matt and Allie are on site at Oxford PT's Dry Ridge center with patient Gary Hunter who suffered a complete tear in his pectoral muscle while lifting weights at the gym. Luckily, our Dry Ridge center is connected to the gym and he was able to be seen right away. You'll hear from Zoe, PT DPT on her perspective on his injury, involving Gary in his treatment and celebrating reaching small goals in recovery.
A true testament how Direct Access can play a huge part in unexpected injuries when time is of the essence!

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/