Treating The Whole – An Answer To Today’s Fast Paced Healthcare

Written by Joel Cabrera, PT

I would like to discuss the importance of treating the whole body in both internal physiology, mind, and external muscle function. 

In healthcare, we need to be better at encompassing each individual’s interests and motives both past and present. The tools we attain from our education can vary and look different from practitioner to practitioner. But the intent should be similar. We are interacting with a person’s nervous system which can be hyper or hypo in its function, and then we use our unique toolbox to balance their system. The only way to appropriately achieve this is to build a strong clinical relationship with each client. 

Part of the relationship problem facing physical therapists is the large volume of clients within clinics. This problem leads to lower quality and rushed care where physical therapists burn out very quickly. This is driven by many factors but is mostly due to a decrease in insurance reimbursement. As a profession, physical therapists need to do a better job lobbying and negotiating to solve this problem. At a local level, some businesses have created other solutions.

Myo Durham Physical Therapy was created as a result of these problems and as one answer to the high volume, rushed physical therapy delivery so common in healthcare. For those who have received therapy at Myo Durham, this relationship has allowed us to take a keen interest in your overall wellness and health using dedicated 60-minute appointments, a flat rate each visit without hidden billing surprises, and a focus on the whole body from the first visit.  We truly focus on each individual, creating long-term relationships that empower a healthier more pain-free lifestyle.