Let’s Get Physical: Consider PT for Initial Treatment of Sciatica - Frankly Speaking Ep 211

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English - February 15, 2021 05:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 71 ratings
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Overview: There are various treatment options for patients with acute sciatica. Choosing the best option should be tailored to the specific needs of the patient, and when possible, include early recommendation for physical therapy (PT). In this episode we review research on use of PT for treatment of sciatica and discuss how you can incorporate PT recommendations into patient care.

Click here to view a prone piriformis release for sciatic pain

Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Richard Onorato