Study: Physical Therapy Referral Lowers Care Cost for Low Back Pain vs. Imaging 09/02/2015 In a recent study, physical therapy has been shown to be a less expensive next step than advanced imaging through lower utilization costs over time. The study looked at patients with new low back pain (LBP) who received referral from a primary care provider. Let's look at some of the numbers involved! 841 total individuals included in the study Referred for management outside primary care within 6 weeks Utilization records and other health information of these individuals
In a recent study, physical therapy has been shown to be a less expensive next step than advanced imaging through lower utilization costs over time. The study looked at patients with new low back pain (LBP) who received referral from a primary care provider. Let's look at some of the numbers involved! 841 total individuals included in the study Referred for management outside primary care within 6 weeks Utilization records and other health information of these individuals
