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Bridging the Knowledge Gap
Our mission at Bridge2PT is to provide a revolutionary Physical Therapy experience for both our patients and our practitioners. We want this to feel like nothing you've ever experienced in Physical Therapy before. In order to provide this superior experience, we feel it is our responsibility to help educate our communities about the benefits of mobile, one-on-one care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy that is truly focused on your healing journey. We intend to use this blog, Bridging the Knowledge Gap, to deliver the information we feel will help you make the decision that mobile Physical Therapy with Bridge2PT is right for you
Do You Take My Insurance? Why Your Health Insurance Isn't Helping
One of the most common questions patients have when talking about starting a course of care with a new physical therapist is, “do you take my insurance?” When selecting a physical therapy provider, the status of the provider as an “in-network” versus “out-of-network” provider can also affect how your insurance will play a role in payment for services. While at first glance it can seem like an out-of-network provider will come at an additional cost, that turns out not to be the case for most patients. Here are some of the main points to consider when selecting your Physical Therapist... Read More
Nutrition and Brain Health
Most of us know that our food plays a role in how our physical bodies function. But, did you know that the foods you eat can have a direct impact on how your brain works? We as PTs are in a unique position to discuss nutrition and its effects with our patients. Our patients can find serious improvements in their physical and mental well-being and function if you can empower them to take their nutrition seriously.
For example, did you know that roughly 95% of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gastrointestinal tract? The balance of “good” and “bad” bacteria in the gut can drastically alter the amount of serotonin our bodies are producing. Low serotonin levels could be showing up in your patients in the form of depression, poor sleep, anxiety, and chronic pain. Educate yourself about the effects of nutrition on your patients’ bodies and brains, and help make positive changes in their lives! Here’s a great article out of Harvard discussing this in more detail and with some links to additional studies and reviews about nutrition and brain health.
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