GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Physical Therapy Duration Statistics
The average duration of physical therapy sessions typically ranges from 30 to 60 minutes, with total treatment duration varying widely depending on the individual's condition and progress.
In this post, we will explore various statistics related to the duration and frequency of physical therapy sessions. From the average length of a typical session to specific numbers of visits for different patient populations and conditions, these statistics provide valuable insights into the landscape of physical therapy practices. So, let’s dive into the data and uncover key trends shaping the field of physical therapy.
Statistic 1
"On average, a typical physical therapy session lasts about 60 minutes."
Statistic 2
"35.4% of patients have 3-6 visits for physical therapy."
Statistic 3
"52.6% of patients have more than 12 physical therapy visits."
Statistic 4
"The median number of physical therapy sessions for chronic conditions is 9 visits."
Statistic 5
"In geriatric patients, the duration of physical therapy typically ranges from 6 to 8 weeks."
Statistic 6
"The majority of outpatient orthopedic physical therapy patients attend between 1 and 20 sessions."
Statistic 7
"9% of patients have a duration of physical therapy of just 1 visit."
Statistic 8
"10.8% of patients have a physical therapy duration of 7-12 visits."
Statistic 9
"Average length of physical therapy after total knee replacement is 16 sessions."
Statistic 10
"The median number of physical therapy sessions for acute conditions is 7 visits."
Statistic 11
"Patients with workers compensation claims average 18.4 therapy visits."
Statistic 12
"Patients with personal or auto injury claims average 25.6 therapy visits."
Statistic 13
"The mean duration of physical therapy for patients following lumbar microdiscectomy is approximately 6 weeks."
Statistic 14
"25% of therapy duration for non-cancer pain patients could be reduced without significantly affecting outcomes."
Statistic 15
"Patients with Medicare insurance average 11.9 therapy visits."
Statistic 16
"Patients with Medicaid insurance average 14.6 therapy visits."
Statistic 17
"Patients with private insurance average 13.9 therapy visits."
Statistic 18
"Average duration of physical therapy in the home health setting is 42 days."
Statistic 19
"Among patients using outpatient physical therapy services, the mean number of therapy visits is 10."
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