Finallyan App to Relieve Your Muscle and Joint Pain

Certified Virtual Physical Therapists can treat you for a variety of muscle and joint pain right from
the comfort of your own home. You no longer have to wait to see a physician or travel when you are
in pain.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL, October 03, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the
aches and pains we feel every day - from back pain, to strained muscles and sprained ligaments. More
than 50% of people over 18 are affected in the US, and this number significantly increases for seniors.

The economic burden on our healthcare system is astronomical, with direct costs reaching 20 billion
dollars a year. If you include indirect costs from lost time, travel, etc. The total costs are estimated to be
between 45-54 billion dollars per year. With all of our advancements in healthcare, we have failed to
control the loss of function and costs, both direct and indirect, caused by musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs). Instead, they continue to spiral out of control.

Our present healthcare system is falling short. Currently, an individual in pain will search the internet for
a quick remedy. Then they schedule an appointment with their primary physician, who would render
advice and prescribe medication. A recent survey from Merritt Hawkins, found that a typical patient waits
29 days to see a physician. If symptoms continue, a radiographic study will be performed and they will
then be referred to an orthopedic specialist. After an average of 62 days, only 25% of those suffering from
a MSD will finally be assessed by a physical therapist / musculoskeletal specialist.

Change is needed. Not only is the cost of treating muscle and joint pain out of control, but those suffering
pain must have access to proper advice in a timely manner. The first contact should be a specialized
provider that offers a complete treatment plan.

Enter Virtual Physical Therapists (VPT). VPT recently launched an app that connects you directly to a
musculoskeletal specialist at your convenience. According to Aideen Turner, CEO of VPT, Evidence
shows that the current physician gatekeeper model is not the most efficient means of minimizing and
treating the effects of our everyday muscle and joint aches and pains. Physical Therapists are specifically
trained in treating these conditions. VPT only partners with clinicians who have achieved
certification/diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment. This specialty degree allows our patients
access to clinicians that have a reliable assessment and the best outcomes. Our goal at Virtual Physical
Therapists is to transform healthcare. Those suffering from musculoskeletal disorders should be first seen
by a MSDs specialist, thus reducing the stress on our healthcare system and ensuring they will feel better
faster.

Numerous studies have found that early or direct access to physical therapy (PT) reduces waiting time
and costs for the patient and the health care system. Researchers in the Journal of Health Services
Research found that self-referred patients had fewer physical therapy visits and lower allowable costs
($0.87 for every $1.00 of physician-referred).

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VPT's app is available on both iTunes and the Google Play stores. After downloading the app, you
complete a brief section on your medical history and symptoms and can then choose a clinician and time
that best fits your schedule. The average visit is only $69, comparable to a co-pay and a fraction of what it
would cost to see a physician or emergency room with a high deductible plan. Currently, VPT is available
in PA, NJ, NY, MD, FL, with new states added every week. You can visit their website for more details:
www.virtualphysicaltherapists.

Aideen Turner PT, Cert. MDT

aideen@vptsapp.com
www.virtualphysicaltherapists.com
484-431-2344 (cell)
#VirtPhys #ChosePT1st ` #McKenzieMDT

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Contact Information:
Virtual Physical Therapists
Aideen Turner PT, Cert. MDT
878-332-2033
Contact via Email
www.virtualphysicaltherapists.com
484-431-2344 (cell)

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