they run too many xrays and no MRI

Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.: they run too many xrays and no MRI
Does your question include a comparison of different health care approaches? (If no, your topic will still be considered.): no
If yes, explain the specific technologies, devices, drugs, or interventions you would like to see compared:: they try drugs which wear down the body and the lab work and too many xrays which show nothing/
What patients or group(s) of patients does your question apply to? (Please include specific details such as age range, gender, coexisting diagnoses, and indications for therapy.): elderly and overweight
Are there subgroups of patients that your question might apply to? (For example, an ethnic group, stage or severity of a disease.): overweight
Describe the health-related benefits you are interested in. (For example, improvements in patient symptoms or problems from treatment or diagnosis.): accupuncture, ortobiomy, massage therapy
Describe any health-related risks, side effects, or harms that you are concerned about.: drugs cause side effect, too much repetitous exercise is not good, gentle movement exercises work best.

Does your question include a health care drug, intervention, device, or technology available (or likely to be available) in the U.S.?

yes

Which priority area(s) and population(s) does this topic apply to? (check all that apply)

EHC Priority Conditions (updated in 2008)

AHRQ Priority Populations

Low income groups
Minority groups
Women
Elderly
Individuals with special health care needs, including individuals with disabilities or who need chronic care or end-of-life health care

Federal Health Care Program

Describe why this topic is important.: they drug first, then try P.T. too vigourous
What specifically motivated you to ask this question? (For example, you are developing a clinical guideline, working with a policy with large uncertainty about the appropriate approach, costly intervention, new research you have read, items in the media you may have seen, a clinical practice dilemma you know of, etc.): gentle movements work best, but have to do regular
Does your question represent uncertainty for clinicians and/or policy-makers? (For example, variations in clinical care, controversy in what constitutes appropriate clinical care, or a policy decision.): yes
If yes, please explain:: massage therapy, alternative theapies, like AIS

How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?: gentle movements work best, no vigourous repetious exericse
Describe the timeframe in which an answer to your question is needed.: soon before they do more damage to injured joints and ligaments
Describe any health disparities, inequities, or impact on vulnerable populations your question applies to.: may be expensive but in long run is beneficial

Other Information About You: (optional)

Please choose a description that best describes your role or perspective: (you may select more than one category if appropriate): gentle movements work best, no vigourous repetious exericse

Are you making a suggestion as an individual or on behalf of an organization?: Individual

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