Primary Care Guide to Appropriate Physical Therapy Referrals. Laurie Kenny PT, OCS TPMG Oakland, CA
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1 Primary Care Guide to Appropriate Physical Therapy Referrals Laurie Kenny PT, OCS TPMG Oakland, CA
2 For the most common musculoskeletal problems seen in Primary Care: Who is likely to benefit from a referral to Physical Therapy (PT)? What happens in PT? How do I maximize the handoff, so the patient will go and actively participate in PT? Other alternatives...
3 Objectives Identify patients with musculoskeletal problems (low back, shoulder, knee, neck ) who are appropriate to refer to physical therapy. Effectively communicate with patients regarding their role in the rehabilitation process.
4 General Guidelines for Physical Therapy Referrals Yes Acute musculoskeletal: Postural deformity First episode Sudden onset Change in status (cast off) Problem related to physical activity or event Acute radicular symptoms Spine problem >1 wk Extremity problem> 3 weeks Yes Chronic (>3 months): Never had PT for the problem Recent exacerbation (2 3weeks), responded well to PT in past. Rehabilitation Services Policy: Guidelines for Outpatient Referrals 12/2006
5 General Guidelines for Physical Therapy Referrals Not Indicated Acute musculoskeletal: Not medically stable Blunt trauma (pre x-ray) Immediate post trauma (MVA, fall, crush injuries) wait 7 10 days. Special circumstances Postural deformity REFER! They need education. Not indicated Chronic (>3 months): Had PT for same problem without objective, functional gain that lasted 6 months. Not medically cleared, (systemic disease not in control). When in doubt contact your local Rehabilitation Services Director for advice. Rehabilitation Services Policy: Guidelines for Outpatient Referrals 12/2006
6 Outpatient physical therapy utilization patterns 18,000, 7% received OPT services. College and higher educated were more likely to receive PT than those w high school education. Elderly, minorities less likely to receive PT. Consider the possibility that the patients literacy level may be a factor in access to PT Carter S; Use of Outpatient Physical Therapy Services by people with Musculoskeletal Conditions. Physical Therapy 2007
7 Food for thought: Clinician beliefs differ from practice patterns Review article GP s use of exercise in patients>45yo with chronic knee pain (OA). 99% of GPs agreed that exercise should be used. Actual practice: exercise advice 5% 52% physiotherapy referral 13 63%. Cottrell E, Roddy E, Foster NE. The attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of GPs regarding exercise for chronic knee pain: a systematic review. BMC Family Practice 2010, 11:4
8 Barriers Physical Therapy Why should I go? Will it hurt? Alternatives..
9 Perhaps If we ask them to.they WILL! Patients activity habits have been shown to improve following brief counseling by their primary care clinician YET 25% of patients reported receiving counseling on physical activity KEYS Brief counseling<3min Supplement w written instruction F/U Consideration for patient needs/concerns Carroll JK et al. Getting patients to exercise more: A systematic review of underserved populations. J FamPract 2008;57:
10 If we don t guide them, they will seek (mis?)information 90% patients had internet access 63% looked for pain-related medical info 57% thought the info useful 55% thought the info credible 50% mentioned it to their treating provider Shinchuk LM, et al. Demographics and Attitudes of Chronic Pain Patients Who Seek Online Pain Related Medical Information Implications for Healthcare Providers. Am. J. Phys. Med. Rehabil. 2010;89:
11 Patients really, really like us. Patients are generally highly satisfied with physical therapy, but as yet this has not been consistently related to treatment outcome. Hush JM, Cameron K, Mackey M. Patient satisfaction with musculoskeletal physical therapy care: a systematic review. Phys Ther. 2011;91: Findings support the hypothesis that patient satisfaction with care is primarily independent of perceived clinical change Beattie PF, Nelson RM, HeintzelmanM.Physiother Theory Pract May;27(4): Epub 2010 Aug 26.The relationship between patient satisfaction with physical therapy care and global rating of change reported by patients receiving worker's compensation.
12 What happens in Physical Therapy? Skilled evaluation: Customized plan of care Goals: FUNCTION! Treatment: Education initially may be in groups Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise Discharge with Home Exercise Program
13 PT evaluation includes screening for red flags Patient case report demonstrating physical therapy clinical reasoning and referral back to medical provider. VanWye WR. Patient screening by a physical therapist for nonmusculoskeletal hip pain. Phys Ther Mar;89(3): Epub 2009 Jan 23.
14 Low Back Pain: Early Physical therapy Retrospective cohort Medicare enrollees N=439,195, w acute episode 64% Non specific LBP 15% Sciatica 11% Deg disc disease 6% Spinal stenosis Gelhorn A, et al. Management patterns in acute low back pain: The role of Physical Therapy; Spine,Nov19,2010. Results/Conclusions Patients who received physical therapy early after acute back pain episode returned less frequently for surgery, injections, office visits. Variation in referral patterns, generalist specialties less likely to refer to physical therapy.
15 Low Back Pain Exam You have done the 3 min back exam and are confident the patient has a soft tissue strain. What do you say about ex? Do s & Don'ts I want you to try short walks, 10-15min. Please don t sit for more than 1hr at a time.
16 Lumbar: Case Examples Likely to benefit from Physical Therapy? What do I say to the patient?
17 Innovative resources for patients
18 Low Back Pain Acute vs. Chronic Acute LBP may respond to specific joint mobilization. Fritz JM et al.,bmcfampract Even in acute phase, abd isometric (a Core ex) can help ease pain when changing positions. Age-related issues: MRI s on normals Under 60yrs Over 60yrs 46% 93% Degenerated disc 1% 21% Spinal stenosis Boden et al., JBJS,1990
19 I tried sit ups..they hurt! Sit-ups increase compressive loadon the spine. Photo KP Back stabilization and core strengthening exercise booklet
20 Core Exercise: Motor Control Targets the deep back muscle (multifidus) and deep abdominal (transversus abdominis). Childs JD, et al.. Effects of Sit-up Training versus Core Stabilization Exercises on Sit-up Performance. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 41, No. 11, pp , 2009.
21 Alternatives: Some patients want to try exercises on their own. Patient Education handouts from Clinical Library
22 Take home Disc degeneration is a normal process of aging. The discs get their nutrition through movement. Try to at least negotiate a walking routine for most types of LBP.
23 Shoulder Problems: Impingement, frozen shoulder Age-related issues Rot cuff degenerates, by age 65, 50% have tears. On exam usually weak external rotation, pain with reaching, (+)impingement tests.
24 Shoulder Case
25 Frozen Shoulder Starting position Lack of ext rotation R
26 Change in internal rotation range Pre treatment After joint mobilization
27 Joint Mobilization
28 Home Exercises
29 Patient Education
30 Shoulder Impingement Acute vs. Chronic Often very painful when acute. D o: Pendulum for pain Have a hug (of yourself) to stretch the back of your shoulder. Most importantly you must try to strengthen the weak rot cuff.
31 Shoulder Impingement Don t You know how it hurt when I asked you to try to kiss your elbow? I want you to avoid movements like that, such as reaching across your body or reaching overhead with your palm down.
32 Knee Problems Case Examples Patellofemoral dysfunction Likely to benefit from Physical Therapy? Osteoarthritis What do I say to the patient? sprain/strain
33 Anterior Knee Pain Acute vs. Chronic Stationary bike is useful even in acute phase. Age-related issues Once again degenerative meniscus tears are common as we age.
34 Knee: Vastus Medialis obliquus (VMO) Important for stability of patella during end range straightening of knee. Becomes inhibited and quickly weakens after injury. Needs to be retrained. DO Touch your knee here, Straighten your knee all the way, try to make a tight muscle under your finger.
35 Activity Prescription Do s &Don'ts Avoid Squatting all the way, Kneeling on your painful knee, or Twisting when you have weight on your foot.
36 Cervical Problems Case examples Strain Likely to benefit from Physical Therapy? radiculopathy whiplash What do I say to the patient? chronic pain
37 In review Identify patients with musculoskeletal injuries (low back, shoulder, knee, neck ) who are appropriate to refer to physical therapy. Effectively communicate with patients regarding their role in the rehabilitation process.
38 Musculoskeletal Patient Education handouts/tip sheets Clinical Libraries Adult Care Clinical Category Musculoskeletal Member Education Neck, Back, Knee
39 Thank you! Questions? Acknowledgements: Thank you to my patients who gave their permission to use their images for this presentation. Thank you to my colleagues JoAnne Larricq PT, DC, and Rob Stirm PT, for allowing me to use pictures of them demonstrating treatment techniques
40 References 1. KPNC Physical therapy directors. Personal communication 1/ Physical therapy utilization; general referral guidelines KPNC DSA. 3. Rehabilitation Service Policy/Procedure: Referrals; guidelines for outpatient referrals. KPNC 12/ VanWye WR. Patient screening by a physical therapist for nonmusculoskeletal hip pain. Phys Ther Mar;89(3): Epub 2009 Jan R. SCOTT WARD, PT, PhD Letters to the Editor Physicians and Physical Therapists Should Coordinate Treatment. Am Fam Physician Dec 1;78(11): Beattie PF, Nelson RM, Heintzelman M. The relationship between patient satisfaction with physical therapy care and global rating of change reported by patients receiving worker's compensation. Physiother Theory Pract May;27(4): Epub 2010 Aug Carroll JK et al. Getting patients to exercise more: A systematic review of underserved populations. J FamPract 2008;57: Cottrell E, Roddy E, Foster NE. The attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of GPs regarding exercise for chronic knee pain: a systematic review. BMC Family Practice 2010, 11:4 9. Fritz JM, Hunter SJ, Tracy DM, Brennan GP. Utilization and clinical outcomes of outpatient physical therapy for medicare beneficiaries with musculoskeletal conditions. Phys Ther Mar;91(3): Epub 2011 Jan Gelhorn A, et al. Management patterns in acute low back pain: The role of Physical Therapy; Spine,Nov19,2010.
41 References 11. Dziedzic KS, Hill JC, Porcheret M, Croft PR. New models for primary care are needed for osteoarthritis. Phys Ther Dec;89(12): Epub 2009 Oct Shinchuk LM, et al. Demographics and Attitudes of Chronic Pain Patients Who Seek Online Pain Related Medical Information Implications for Healthcare Providers. Am. J. Phys. Med. Rehabil. 2010;89: Eubanks JD. Cervical radiculopathy: nonoperative management of neck pain and radicular symptoms. Am Fam Physician Jan 1;81(1): Wong P L K, Tan H C A A review on frozen shoulder Singapore Med J 2010; 51(9): Hush JM, Cameron K, Mackey M. Patient satisfaction with musculoskeletal physical therapy care: a systematic review. Phys Ther. 2011;91: WilkBR, Stenback JT, Gonzalez C, Jagessar C, Nau S, Muniz A.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Aug;40(8):538 9; author reply Core muscle activation during Swiss ball and traditional abdominal exercises. 17. Bang MD, Deyle GD. Comparison of supervised exercise with and without manual physical therapy for patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2000;30:
42 References: 19. DeyleGD, Allison SC, Matekel RL, et al. Physical therapy treatment effectiveness for osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized comparison of supervised clinical exercise and manual therapy procedures versus a home exercise program. Phys Ther. 2005;85: DeyleGD, Henderson NE, Matekel RL, Ryder MG, Garber MB, Allison SC. Effectiveness of manual physical therapy and exercise in osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2000;132: Carter S; Use of Outpatient Physical Therapy Services by people with Musculoskeletal Conditions. Physical Therapy Childs JD, Fritz JM, Flynn TW, et al. A clinical prediction rule to identify patients with low back pain most likely to benefit from spinal manipulation: a validation study. Ann Intern Med. 2004;141:
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