Pain doesn’t have to be the new normal. From sore backs and stiff necks to sports injuries, arthritis and post-surgical recovery, physical therapy can play a powerful role in helping people move better, feel stronger and return to the activities they love. That approach takes center stage on "St. Luke’s Health Now," the TV show airing Monday, June 15 at 6:30 PM on WFMZ-TV (Channel 69).
Host Ashley Russo is joined by Alexander Brown, DPT, and Giovanni Stracco, DPT from Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s. Together, they explain what physical therapy is, when it’s the right next step for pain or injury and how evidence-based, patient-centered care helps restore mobility and function.
In this episode, learn how personalized treatment plans, direct access to physical therapy without a physician referral and hands-on manual techniques can help people recover more efficiently while preventing future injuries. Also gain a better understanding about spine health, why neck and back pain are so common and how active, movement-based therapy often leads to better outcomes than rest or medication alone.
The episode also includes an on-location segment with Rachel Stitt, DPT, showcasing how St. Luke’s integrates innovative rehabilitation technologies alongside traditional physical therapy.
