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Confluent Health Celebrates 66 Physical and Occupational Therapists Earning Prestigious Board Certifications 

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Newly credentialed clinicians strengthen Confluent Health’s commitment to advanced expertise and exceptional care. Louisville, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2026) — Confluent Health is celebrating 66 physical and occupational therapists across its Partner Brands who have earned nationally recognized board certifications, marking a significant achievement in their professional development and demonstrating their commitment to advanced clinical practice […]

Pain Awareness Month: The Overlooked Connection Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health

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Pain Awareness Month is an important reminder that chronic pain affects far more than muscles and joints.  It influences how people work, sleep, move, connect with others, and experience everyday life. Yet one of the most overlooked aspects of chronic pain remains its profound impact on mental and emotional well-being.  Confluent Health’s latest proprietary research […]

Ice May Help Baseball Pitchers Recover Faster  

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For years, icing was one of the most common recommendations after sports and exercise. More recently, that advice has been questioned, with concerns that reducing inflammation too aggressively could interfere with the body’s natural recovery and adaptation process.  That has pushed the pendulum in the opposite direction, with some athletes avoiding ice altogether.  A recent […]

Pain Awareness Month: What Patients Are Telling Us About the Future of Chronic Pain Care 

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September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to elevate the conversation around chronic pain, challenge misconceptions, and advocate for better care for the millions of Americans living with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.  At Confluent Health, awareness is only the beginning. Meaningful change starts with listening.  That’s why we launched Confluent Health’s latest proprietary research initiative, The […]