Why Prescribe CPM?
CPM allows patients to maximize their therapy benefits and get back to motion and ADLs faster! The number of authorized physical therapy visits patients receive has drastically reduced with cost control measures.
CPM used at home during the early stages of rehabilitation helps make the most of these limited visits. If a patient achieves their range of motion goals at home, physical therapy visits can focus on strengthening and return to function.
Capitated Reimbursement:
- Shorter lengths of stay in both the hospital and transitional care unit, i.e. skilled nursing facility (SNF). Means that patients receive less physical therapy during the immediate post-operative period. SNFs are now under a capitated reimbursement system which can mean fewer resources allocated to the care of a patient - including outpatient physical therapy.
- Physicians are left with the dilemma of being responsible for favorable post-operative outcomes, but with significantly reduced available resources. The use of home CPM can ensure good outcomes and reduced rehabilitation costs.
For a more in depth study, please contact your local representative and ask for a copy of the research by Robert Worland, MD, et al: "Home Continuous Passive Motion Machine Versus Professional Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A prospective, randomized study on 103 consecutive post-TKR patients.
