MECHANICSBURG, Pa., and LOS ANGELES, July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical and Cedars-Sinai
today announced the launch of a specialized spine care program for
patients with acute or chronic spine conditions. The
evidence-based physical therapy program, an outgrowth of a joint
partnership between Select Medical and Cedars-Sinai, will be
delivered at 11 Select Physical Therapy centers across the
Los Angeles region.
"We are excited to partner with Cedars-Sinai to launch this
innovative spine care program that is designed to optimize patient
function and reduce the need for surgical intervention," said
Alan Evans, vice president of
outpatient clinical programs and education at Select Medical.
"Conservative management through physical therapy can be effective
in most patients with lower back pain, and also reduces care costs
by decreasing the need for opioids, diagnostic testing and
procedures. Our goal is to return patients to a healthy,
active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible."
A tailored care plan is created for each patient to achieve
their goals, incorporating interventions aligned with current best
practice as defined by the American College of Physicians, the
American Physical Therapy Association and other leading medical
authorities.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Select Medical physical
therapy to bring this specialized spine care program to our
community," said David Skaggs, MD,
co-director of Cedars-Sinai Spine. "This partnership reflects
our conservative spine care philosophy to offer patients
non-invasive therapeutic options before turning to surgery, and it
allows us to combine our medical and surgical expertise with Select
Medical's extensive network and physical therapy experience.
Together, we aim to provide patients with comprehensive,
evidence-based care that enhances their quality of life."
Select Medical and Cedars-Sinai entered a joint venture
partnership in 2021 to provide world-class outpatient
rehabilitation services throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Select Physical Therapy centers offering the new spine care
program are located in Beverly
Hills, Glendale,
Manhattan Beach, Marina del Rey, Tarzana, Verdugo
Hills, West Hills and four
in Los Angeles. Appointments can be scheduled through a
referring physician, or directly by dialing 866-960-2972 or
visiting here.
About Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in
providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care,
specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has
evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the
nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care,
research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is
known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for
the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of
healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating
tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai
demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that
improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About Select Medical
Select Medical is one of the
largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals,
rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and
occupational health centers in the United
States based on number of facilities. As of
June 30, 2024, Select Medical
operated 107 critical illness recovery hospitals in 29 states, 33
rehabilitation hospitals in 13 states, 1,925 outpatient
rehabilitation clinics in 39 states and the District of Columbia, and 547 occupational
health centers in 41 states. At June 30,
2024, Select Medical had operations in 46 states and the
District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is
available at www.selectmedical.com.
Media Contacts
For Select Medical: Shelly Eckenroth, seckenroth@selectmedical.com
or 717-920-4035
For Cedars-Sinai: Melissa
Vizcarra, melissa.vizcarra@cshs.org or 719-502-5001
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