Osteoporosis Mitigation Program
The current osteoporosis problem in the US is staggering as it is estimated that 53 million Americans, half of those over 65, have deficient bone density. It is a silent condition until a fracture occurs. Research shows that one in two Caucasian and Asian American women over 50 will suffer a fracture due to bone density insufficiency. With emerging scientific understanding of the bone building process mitigating osteoporotic changes through diet and exercise appears possible. Navigating such a program requires knowledgeable guidance as many in need are fragile and have comorbidities.
How do our physical therapists help with osteoporosis issues?
The physical therapists at FPT are the ideal professionals to guide the development and progression of a bone health program as they are experts in musculoskeletal care, exercise, fall prevention and lifestyle adaptations which are all necessary to mitigate osteoporotic development and related fractures. Our physical therapists understand the bone building process and how to navigate comorbidities such as degenerative joint and spinal conditions or tendon issues that often prevent consistent participation.
Folsom Physical Therapy’s Osteoporosis Mitigation program can assist in:
- Preventing, mitigating and potentially reversing osteoporosis through lifestyle adaptations, dietary advice and specifically targeted exercise.
- Mitigating fall risk through balance, agility, strength and multitasking training.
- Reducing the fear of fractures associated with falls that so often sideline people from activities with family and friends by restoring confidence in physical abilities.
- Providing cost-effective ongoing support necessary to keep clients consistent with the program into the elderly years.
Treatments may include:
- A physical therapy evaluation of the client’s overall physical capabilities, musculoskeletal issues, fitness, balance, agility and motor planning skills.
- Instruction and supervision of an individually designed home and in-clinic exercise program directed at enhancing bone density.
- Hands-on, exercise, ergonomic and ADL management to address musculoskeletal comorbidities that may inhibit sustained participation in the osteoporosis program.
- Participation in our gym and group exercise sessions.
Your First Visit
The typical first visit consists of a review of the client’s current health and capabilities and pertinent past history, a physical examination of musculoskeletal health and neuromotor control, and the initiation of a bone building home exercise program. Basic dietary information pertinent to bone health will also be provided.
For your first visit, please arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to complete the new patient paperwork. You may also download the intake paperwork and fill it out before you arrive. Please bring the filled-out forms with you to your appointment or email them to frontdesk@folsomphysicaltherapy.com.
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Payment and Insurance Information
The level of service provided at Folsom Physical Therapy (FPT) cannot be delivered within the constraints of the insurance industry. While we are in-network providers for Medicare, FPT is out-of-network with all other insurance carriers.
Self pay clients pay at the time of service and FPT then provides them a superbill to submit to their HSA plan or insurance carrier for reimbursement. Some insurance carriers may require a doctor’s referral to qualify for reimbursement.
Our self pay rates are as follows:
- Initial evaluation: $195
- Initial evaluation with Michael Moore: $225
- Standard follow-up: $125
- Extended follow-up: $190
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Please indicate your preferred therapist, if any, and someone from our appointment desk will get back to you. If you would like to call to book your appointment, our number is (916) 355-8500.
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