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Luna Research Recap Part 1 of 4: What Does Earlier Access to Care Mean to Recovery?

A recent University of Michigan study, commissioned by Luna, reveals the significant benefits of starting physical therapy within 48 hours of injury. Early intervention leads to faster healing, better biomechanics, and reduced reliance on pharmaceuticals or unnecessary procedures. Luna’s direct access model ensures patients receive timely care, improving outcomes and lowering costs. Watch our recorded webinar to explore these findings in greater detail.

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By Luna and Ben Wobker

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Key Takeways
  • Early access to physical therapy can prevent chronic pain, unnecessary imaging, and costly procedures.
  • Starting PT within 48 hours of injury supports a more linear healing process.
  • At-home PT improves patient adherence, leading to better long-term recovery.

What happens when we get a patient into treatment within 48 hours of injury?

A recent University of Michigan study, commissioned by Luna, uncovered that a three-week period can:

  1. Make a significant difference in healing, chronic pain patterns, biomechanics, and substitutions.
  2. An earlier start to physical therapy allows tissues to heal on a more linear timeline.
  3. Early care also importantly avoids pharmaceutical intervention, diagnostics, and even costly procedures.

In summary, direct access to physical therapy provided by Luna allows for faster treatment and the opportunity to heal quicker.

In comparing the traditional medical pathway vs. direct access, a Luna PT shared, “It's like hailing a taxi vs. getting an Uber”.

We recently hosted a webinar that covers this topic and more in great detail. To watch the recorded webinar, please fill out the form below:

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The webinar covered:

  • What Does Earlier Care Mean to Recovery?
  • Can Earlier Access to Physical Therapy Reduce Costs for Neck and Low Back Pain?
  • Can At Home Physical Therapy Increase Adherence to Plan of Care?
  • Can Physical Therapy Decrease Unnecessary Imaging and Procedures?

Luna is leading the way in patient engagement, improved functional outcomes, and cost containment.

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Ben Wobker

PT, MSPT, CSCS, SFMAc

A lifelong Redmond resident, he turned his passion for sports and rehabilitation into a career in physical therapy. After earning his degree from the University of Montana, he gained experience at top clinics, working with professional athletes and local teams. When he’s not working, he enjoys outdoor sports and giving back through organizations like Hopelink, helping those in need in his community.

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