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Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT

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Specializes in: Physical Therapy
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health
1905 West Hebron Lane Suite 106
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT is a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY specializing in physical therapy. Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT is affiliated with UofL Health .

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Office Locations

1905 West Hebron Lane Suite 106
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
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Some issues Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY during 2012 were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 24
rehabilitation 373

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY during 2013 were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 83
rehabilitation 1109

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT.

Gender
Male 37
Female 51
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT in 2013

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY during 2014 were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 32
rehabilitation 818

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT.

Gender
Male 23
Female 28
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY during 2019 were rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

rehabilitation 734

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT.

Gender
Male 20
Female 47
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT in 2019

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY during 2020 were rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

rehabilitation 2060

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT.

Gender
Male 50
Female 83
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT in 2020

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 14
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY during 2021 were rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

rehabilitation 2085

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT.

Gender
Male 55
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT in 2021

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY during 2022 were rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

rehabilitation 2595

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT.

Gender
Male 48
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 112
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated as a physical therapist in Shepherdsville, KY were rehabilitation and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 46
rehabilitation 1396

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT.

Gender
Female 51
Male 33
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 32
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 26
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1
Diabetes 14
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Dementia 0
Cancer 6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dennis H. Higdon, DPT, PT is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UofL Health

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Biography

Mr. Dennis Higdon's area of specialization is physical therapy. In his practice, Mr. Higdon focuses on sports health and musculoskeletal problems. He is professionally affiliated with UofL Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Shepherdsville, KY.

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