Mark Pirtle, DPT, CSCS, COMT
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| State |
AZ |
| Postal address |
2506 E. Drachman St., Tucson, AZ 85716 |
| Email address |
mark@mpirtle.com |
| URL |
www.mpirtle.com |
| Phone (work) |
520.250.9027 |
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| Areas of interest |
Neuro-orthopedics and chronic pain |
| Business Name or Institution |
The M. Farris Corporation |
| Professional licenses or registries |
Arizona, California |
| Do we offer: |
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| Continuing education? |
yes |
| Phone consultations? |
yes |
| Provide clinical internships or fellowships? |
yes |
| Preferred contact method: phone, email, mail |
email |
| Products available in DSR store? |
yes |
| Seminars listed here |
yes |
See background statement at www.myrehab.com/pirtle.pdf OR read below:
The causes for healing surely exist, just as do the causes of pain. My practice focuses on helping patients to understand both, so that they may actualize the former and let go of the latter.
Let me start by stating two truths. The first is that chronic pain is complex, and the second is that physical medicine takes time. Unfortunately, these two facts are often at odds with one another. Chronic pain patients need quality time with their care givers, yet the healthcare system is set up to minimize appointment times. As a result, chronic pain patients do not often get the attention they require.
The complexity of chronic pain stems from the fact that it affects all the systems of the body. Not just residing in the tissues, it involves the nervous, immune and endocrine systems as well. Beyond that, it also affects the mind, altering mood and motivation. At its worst, it can even threaten one's identity. Because chronic pain is multidimensional, it is never adequately addressed with a unidimensional treatment. That is why chronic pain management must extend beyond treating just tissues, and include the psychological, social and even spiritual aspects of the patient as well. For many, chronic pain can become their Gordian knot. It will evoke strong emotional responses like anger, frustration, fear and hopelessness. I help my patients untie this knot with effective integral treatment.
My practice is set up to meet the central concerns of the chronic pain patient. I spend the time necessary to first examine and diagnose the syndrome, and second, I educate my patients on the best evidence-based treatment methods available. Facilitating effective self-care is my major focus. Although I may utilize movement, mobilizations, manipulations, injections or other modalities, these practices take a back seat to the primary goals of problem identification and patient education. Research tells us that helping a patient understand his/her problem calms anxiety, which in turn bolsters self-healing mechanisms.
I do not accept insurance payment for my services. I do this for two reasons: firstly, it is my sincere belief that paying directly for one's health care is an act of personal commitment that proclaims one's readiness to engage in healthful change; secondly, medical billing and collections are complicated, expensive and time consuming. I prefer to spend my non-clinic hours reading, teaching and attending conferences. I am committed to staying current with the leading edge neuro-orthopedic and pain science research and treatment techniques. I make this choice for my own professional advancement, and for the direct benefit of my patients and students.
Sincerely,
Mark Pirtle, DPT, CSCS, COMT
