Effectiveness of Health Coaching for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

The Effectiveness of Health Coaching Interventions on Reduction of Pain due to Knee Osteoarthritis The global rate of chronic pain conditions is currently above 10%, and it continues to rise. One of the most prevalent conditions is osteoarthritis, which is estimated to impact at least 24% of the world’s population. It is considered a condition […]

Health Coaching and Chronic Pain

Health and Wellness Coaching: A Novel Treatment for Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is a complex condition that affects biological, social, and psychological aspects of life which warrants a treatment that is similarly multifaceted. An estimated 30-40% of adults in the United States have chronic pain, which is higher than the number of Americans living with […]

Musculoskeletal Pain and Work Coaching

Musculoskeletal pain, including shoulder, back, and neck pain, is one of the primary causes of sickness absence globally.1 While some causes of musculoskeletal pain are easily identified, the vast majority of cases have no clear origin. This creates challenges for treatment, although research suggests that both physical and psychological stressors are important factors in the […]

The Big Picture: How Effective is Health Coaching for Physical Therapists?

Health coaching has gained increasing popularity among healthcare practitioners for the treatment of lifestyle-driven and noncommunicable diseases. This treatment option aims to provide a lasting solution to a variety of health problems while preventing additional issues in the future, making it appealing in settings where it can be applied. Physical therapists in particular are well-positioned […]

Combining Yoga with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Mental Well Being and Psychological Flexibility

The college-age population is increasingly suffering from psychiatric and behavioral issues. In the United States alone, up to 25% of students have been diagnosed with or treated for some type of mental illness.1 Further, an estimated 37% of college students suffer from clinically significant levels of depression that can inhibit daily function. Although treatment for […]

Physical Therapists are Free to Address Nutrition and Diet with Their Patients

Proper nutritional intake is a critical component in the prevention of lifestyle-based diseases and recovery from injury, pain, and illness. As such, it can be a very effective tool for physical therapists to understand and utilize. However, it can often be difficult to discern the relevance of nutritional information to a particular case or to […]