How to Prevent Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide. Nearly everyone will experience it at some point, whether from a specific injury or no clear cause at all. While not all back pain can be prevented, there are proven strategies that significantly reduce your risk. Roughly 80% of adults experience lower back […]
Sprained Ankle Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
A sprained ankle is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. A simple misstep on uneven ground or an awkward landing can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. Fortunately, physical therapy plays a critical role in helping individuals recover fully and prevent future sprains. In this blog, […]
Why We’ve Been Getting Pain Wrong—And What Clinicians Can Do About It
Rethinking Pain: A Call to Clinicians For decades, chronic pain has been treated as a symptom to silence. But the latest research in pain neuroscience reveals a very different truth: pain is not just in the body, it’s in the brain. And understanding that changes everything. The Myth of Damage = Pain Pain is a […]
The Pain Perspective: 2025 MSK Industry Survey Now Open
The chronic pain crisis isn’t going away, but the way we tackle it must evolve. That’s why we’re launching The Pain Perspective: 2025 Survey on MSK Care and Chronic Pain, a national initiative designed to capture the state of musculoskeletal (MSK) care and chronic pain management today. In less than 10 minutes, you can be […]
Understanding Whiplash: Causes, Symptoms, and Physical Therapy Recovery
What is Whiplash? When your head is rapidly jolted, the tissues in your neck—muscles, ligaments, nerves, discs, and joints—can be stretched or strained beyond their normal limits. This rapid acceleration-deceleration motion often leads to what’s known as Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD), referring to the wide range of symptoms experienced after the initial injury. How Whiplash Affects […]
Rethinking the Role of Marketing in Healthcare: Meg Dietzel’s Vision for a Patient-Centered Future
At Confluent Health, we believe that transforming healthcare starts with reimagining every part of the system, including how we communicate with patients, providers, and communities. That’s exactly the message Meg Dietzel, our Chief Marketing Officer, shared in her recent MedCity News op-ed, “Healthcare Marketing is Missing the Mark in Three Big Ways”. In the piece, […]
Ankle Sprains: Types, Symptoms, Recovery & Physical Therapy Treatment
Ankle sprains, a prevalent injury that affects individuals in every age group and activity level, are among the most common injuries. These injuries occur when the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint are stretched or torn, usually due to sudden twisting or rolling motions. This blog will delve into the types of ankle sprains, their causes, […]
Occupational and Physical Therapy Near You
When suffering from an injury, recovering from a surgery, managing a chronic illness, or simply wanting to regain the strength and independence you once had, many turn to either Physical or Occupational Therapy. In fact it is reported that about 50 million individuals receive Physical Therapy and 10 million individuals receive Occupational Therapy annually. Physical […]
Local Physical Therapy Leaders Honored for Service to Patients and Communities
Louisville, KY (April 13, 2025) — Confluent Health, a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapy companies, recently celebrated local outpatient clinics and clinic directors for demonstrating exceptional leadership, community service and dedication to the highest patient care standards. The recipients were honored at the coveted Excellence in Leadership Awards program at a company celebration in […]
What is Occupational Therapy?
You may have heard of physical therapy, but what is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping individuals regain their ability to perform everyday activities, such as getting dressed, shopping for groceries, or caring for a family member. Occupational therapists guide and support their patients in developing skills to live independently and safely accomplish […]