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
Category: Clinical Research
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