Can we reduce cost while improving outcomes for Back Pain patients? Cost-effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Back Pain Care System in a Managed Care Setting June 30, 2015 Background Context There has been an exponential increase in costs for spine care. Prior work has shown that isolated lumbar strengthening and integrated team approach can significantly reduce… Continue reading Improving Outcomes for Back Pain
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Cost of Care Study
Excerpt from a clinical study currently in peer review. TITLE: Healthcare utilization and cost of care for a multidisciplinary integrated practice unit model of spine rehabilitation compared to standard or no physical therapy Authors: Bahar Shahidi PT, DPT, PhD 1 , Connor Richards MASt 2 , Lara Havandjian BS 1,2 , Lissa Taitano PT,… Continue reading Cost of Care Study
Effects of Mindfulness on Disability Outcomes
PURPOSE: To determine the effect of mindfulness video engagement on the neck and back disability in individuals undergoing exercise-based physical therapy for spine pain. METHODS: Individuals undergoing a 6-9 week of supervised exercise-based rehabilitation were offered enrollment in a 4-week video-based daily mindfulness meditation program. Low back- and neck-related disability assessed with the Oswestry Disability… Continue reading Effects of Mindfulness on Disability Outcomes
Clinical Trial in an Integrated Practice Unit Model
“In-Clinic Versus Web-Based Multidisciplinary Exercise-Based Rehabilitation for Treatment of Low Back Pain: Prospective Clinical Trial in an Integrated Practice Unit Model” SpineZone is a wholly owned subsidiary of Livara Health, operating 9 musculoskeletal clinics in Southern California. Background: The recent onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to reduce barriers to access physical… Continue reading Clinical Trial in an Integrated Practice Unit Model