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What is the Best Knee Brace for a Torn PCL?

If you tear your PCL, your doctor will likely prescribe a knee brace as part of your recovery. 

It is going to be important that you understand your PCL injury so that you can work with your doctor...

NY State Non-Opioid Treatment Consideration Bill

The NY State Assembly and Senate passed a bill requiring practitioners to consider non-opioid alternative treatments for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The Assembly version of the bill is A273 and...

Understanding SI Joint Dysfunction

SI joint dysfunction refers to lack of normal function in one or both of the sacroiliac (SI) joints. The SI joints are joints that connect the sacrum at the base of your spine to the iliac bones on...

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Pain

If you are experiencing back pain or knee pain, you will likely visit your doctor to discuss your injury or condition. During your doctor visit, you will have to describe your pain. It is going to be...

Does a Knee Brace Weaken the Knee?

If you sustain a knee injury or experience joint instability, you may need a knee brace. A very common question from patients being prescribed a knee brace is: will the knee brace weaken my knee?

The...

How to Help Your Doctor Determine if You Need a Knee Brace

Knee pain can be debilitating. You may require a knee brace to reduce knee pain and return you to functioning in your daily life. Before buying an over-the-counter brace, consider consulting with...

Prior Authorization Changes for Medicare Off-the-Shelf Knee and Back Braces

If you are involved with Medicare durable medical equipment (DME), you should be aware of some upcoming rule changes that may affect you in the next few months. 

How to Help Your Doctor Determine if You Need a Back Brace

If you are experiencing back pain, you may decide to visit your doctor. Or you may be referred to a new doctor for further consultation. 

How to Avoid a Medicare Scam

Medicare scams are a form of identity theft. Scammers request your Medicare number and personal information to make fraudulent claims without your permission. Scammers target Medicare beneficiaries...