A comparison of analgesic prescribing among ED back and neck pain visits receiving physical therapy versus usual care

Physical therapy (PT) is commonly cited as a non-opioid pain strategy, and previous studies indicate PT reduces opioid utilization in outpatients with back pain. No study has yet examined whether PT is associated with lower analgesic prescribing in the ED setting.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research