I know that a lot of doctors here where I live order massage therapies for their
mobility disabled patients. My rehab doc does. And rheumatologists order it for
their fibro and RA patients.

Bottom line is that a healthy patient is a less costly patient. A script should
include 1-2 sessions a week. Over a period of weeks, if you find that once a
week is sufficient, go with that.

And, if you don't already have one, consider investing in a whirlpool tub.
Again, most insurance companies will cover those if they are prescribed by a
physician as part of an ongoing therapy program to manage a given disability and
to reduce long-term health costs.

Cheers!

Carla


"Barber, Kenneth L." wrote:

> always worth a try.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carla MacInnis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 8:03 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Upcoming Surgery
>
> Hi,
>
>   It might be beneficial for those of you who require massage to sit down
> and
> have a wee chat with your doctor and have him "order" it as part of the
> management of aging with cerebral palsy, outlining that the long-term health
> benefits will in the end save the insurance companies money, and in all
> likelihood be a way to sidestep expensive and invasive surgeries.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Carla
>
> Linda Wagner wrote:
>
> > Carla,
> >
> > You said it when it comes to massage!  I wish I could get my insurance to
> > cover it.  I have been getting weekly massages again so I am in the best
> of
> > shape for my upcoming Puerto Rico trip.  Had one last night for 2.5 hours!
> > The guy who is working with me now is also a PTA so he stretches me out
> too.
> > It is expensive, but worth every penny.
> >
> > Linda