7 hours Ago By George Severson
MURRAY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) - In an era of prolonged waiting periods, Intermountain Health’s Connect Care Physical Therapy has emerged as an option for swift, effective care for patients needing physical therapy. Intermountain Connect Care Physical Therapy is changing the way patients can access physical therapy.The telehealth service is available from 8 a.
m. to 5 p.m.
on weekdays.With warmer weather around the corner, injuries tend to rise as more people tend to become more active. Commonly treated conditions include back pain, neck pain, whiplash, ankle sprain, muscle strain/soreness, joint Pain (hip, knee, shoulder, elbow), sports injury, and heel pain.
Instead of the anticipation and anxiety of waiting rooms, patients can be comfortably seated in their own home, and recount their pain points, concerns, and medical history to a licensed physical therapist. The therapist attentively will assess a patient’s condition, inquired about the onset of the injury, and gauge the pain's intensity to lead to a diagnosis and treatment plan. “Our goal has always been to provide patients quick access to high quality services that reduce the overall cost of care,” said Steven Moffit, operations director with Intermountain Health Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation.
“With this partnership with Intermountain Connect Care and Select Health, this service allows us to reach patients without the barriers of distance or schedule. It’s another example of how Intermountain is providing value for our communities." Intermountain Connect Care focuses on providing low-cost, high quality, and convenient care,” said Tim Lovell, director of operations for Intermountain Connect Care.
“We are excited to partner with the Rehab program on this new service,” said Lovell. “Thanks to Select Health and the Intermountain benefits team, these visits are available at no cost for many Select Health members as part of the Connect Care benefit. We hope to be able to expand this option soon to patients in other Intermountain states.
" “Intermountain Connect Care Physical Therapy is a testament to Intermountain Health’s commitment to prioritizing the patient’s experience,” added Lovell. Click here to learn more or start a Connect Care Physical Therapy Visit today with the Intermountain Health patient portal. https://intermountainhealthcare.
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