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  • Hip Exercises and Knee Pain, Shoulder Retraction, and Rehab Blogs

    Mike Reinold
    Mike Reinold
    19 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    This week's stuff you should read includes articles by Phil Page, David Whitely, and PT Think Tank.

  • Advice for Delivering Award-Winning Physical Therapy

    PT Talker
    Jeff Worrell
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:52 pm
    Our expert today is the 2011Texas Physical Therapy Association Warren C. Smyth Award winner, Dr. Andrew Bennett, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.  Dr. Bennett is the president of Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. He was recognized for providing outstanding service to the physical therapy profession and credits his staff for the award and recognition. Bennett follows an evidence-based approach and works to meet the needs of each individual patient with a focus on providing outstanding customer experiences. Learn some of the secrets behind his clinic’s  success by listening to full podcast…

  • Interview of Private Pay PT Practice Owner Ann Wendel PT, ATC, CMTPT

    Guide to a Successful Cash Based Physical Therapy practice | Cash Pay Physiotherapy
    Dr Jarod Carter
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    I’m really excited to publish this interview of fellow Private Pay PT practice owner, Ann Wendel PT, ATC, CMTPT of Prana Physical Therapy. She took the time to give really in-depth answers to some of the most common questions I’m asked by PTs looking to start/convert to a Cash Physical Therapy practice. Give us the [...]Interview of Private Pay PT Practice Owner Ann Wendel PT, ATC, CMTPT is a new post from DrJarodCarter.com Thanks for reading!

  • Physical Therapy for a Broken Wrist

    About.com Physical Therapy
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm
    Winter weather here in the northeast US brings snow and ice on the roads and sidewalks. One common injury often seen in physical therapy clinics is a Colles' fracture. This common wrist fracture occurs if you fall onto your outstretched arm. The force of the fall causes the distal end of the radius to break and become displaced, leading to severe pain and swelling....Read Full Post

  • Great Physical Therapy Resources on the Web

    Mike Reinold
    Mike Reinold
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Take advantage of all the great resources on the web for physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists.
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    Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today

  • Most Heart, Stroke Patients Can Safely Engage In Sexual Activity

    21 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    If you have stable cardiovascular disease, it is more than likely that you can safely engage in sexual activity, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement. The statement, published online in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, contains recommendations by experts from various fields, including heart disease, exercise physiology and sexual counseling...

  • A New Angle On Tennis Injuries Offered By Markerless Motion Capture

    19 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    Researchers studied three types of tennis serves, and identified one in particular, called a "kick" serve, which creates the highest potential for shoulder injury. The results, published in a recent issue of Annals of Biomedical Engineering, could aid sports training and rehab, said Alison Sheets, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Ohio State University...

  • Anatomically Designed Seat Developed For Wheelchairs Encourages User Movement

    18 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Empa engineers, together with the firm 'r going', have succeeded in developing an ergonomic seat for electric wheelchairs which encourages the user to move around frequently. True to the motto 'life is movement' the aim is to enhance the freedom of movement of wheelchair users with a range of disabilities. Today's office workplaces are designed to be as ergonomic as possible...

  • Knee Replacements Soar Among The Under-60s, Finland

    17 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    A new study published online on 17 January in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism reports that rates of knee replacement surgery in Finland's 30 to 59-year-olds soared between 1980 and 2006, with women being the more common recipients throughout. Lead author Dr...

  • Expert Guidance On Hip Fracture Covers Areas Where Evidence Is Controversial Or Incomplete

    12 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    All patients with hip fractures should be fast-tracked through hospital emergency departments and operated on within 48 hours of admission, according to new consensus guidelines developed by UK experts in anaesthesia, orthopaedics, geriatrics and emergency medicine and published in the January issue of Anaesthesia...
 
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  • The Very Unofficial Meetup & Mixer

    Selena Horner
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:25 pm
    One of the The American Physical Therapy Association's events is quickly approaching! The Combined Section Meeting will be happening in Chitown from February 8-11 (in a couple of weeks)! I love to learn and share who's speaking, when and topics of interest. Well, this year, the format of the online information isn't conducive to efficiently check out topics and speakers. My apologies for dropping the ball - this year the formatting is too labor and click intensive for me. Back by demand... the 3rd Annual CSM Very Unofficial Meetup & Mixer. It's been planned and the information has been…

  • The Pain Game

    Selena Horner
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:08 am
    Mental challenges keep you on your toes and your brain spinning. And just when you think you have a grasp of a concept, you can't put words to it - OR in my case, twisting words and concepts and trying to understand what is actually being said and then trying to convey thoughts and hopefully not failing. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and trust a person I follow on Twitter. Via the recommendation of @jorge_ze I visited Edupain. What was Jorge doing to me? He already knew I was overly challenged in responding to his tweets - Tweetdeck wasn't translating. I understand a few words here…

  • We Can Do Better than a ‘Hope and Prayer’ Strategy for Clinical Education in Physical Therapist Academic Programs

    John Childs
    15 Jan 2012 | 6:06 pm
    Below is the text from a talk I recently gave via Skype at the PPS Graham Session this weekend in Charleston, SC. I unfortunately was unable to attend due to a last minute military deployment. Many thanks to Steve Anderson and the Graham meeting participants (and as I understand it, was record attendance and a terrific meeting) for allowing me to be there virtually via Skype to deliver my talk. As always, it's a genuine privilege to be in the same room (whether face-to-face or virtually) with friends and colleagues who are members of the greatest profession on Earth. John Delivered via Skype…

  • The New Year and Resolutions

    Selena Horner
    15 Jan 2012 | 11:48 am
    I'm against New Year's resolutions. Life isn't about resolutions. Resolutions don't emotionally touch me. I've never made a resolution in my short life... and I don't think I ever will. Dreams... pursuing dreams and actually experiencing a dream come true are far better than any resolution. It literally brought me to crying tears when a childhood dream of mine came true. For as long as I can remember, I've wanted a horse. There was nothing better than the gift of a horse my husband got for me on our 10th anniversary. (Okay - it wasn't a surprise because we made a trip to Kentucky to check out…

  • It is Now Time to Introduce The "PT Fix"

    Larry Benz
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:21 pm
    Every year, a good sized group of physical therapists gather to discuss, debate, and present issues that impact private practice physical therapists.  The "Graham Sessions" has become a great venue for many things-including a great spot to grouse about all the threats impacting the profession as well as the presentation of new and different ideas.  The Private Practice Section (PPS) originated the concept with support from APTA .  Last fall, a special regional Graham Session included sponsorship by the newly formed Physical Therapy Business Alliance. The concept for EIM's Executive…
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  • Physical Therapy for a Broken Wrist

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm
    Winter weather here in the northeast US brings snow and ice on the roads and sidewalks. One common injury often seen in physical therapy clinics is a Colles' fracture. This common wrist fracture occurs if you fall onto your outstretched arm. The force of the fall causes the distal end of the radius to break and become displaced, leading to severe pain and swelling....Read Full Post

  • Do Inversion Tables Help Low Back Pain?

    22 Jan 2012 | 2:44 pm
    I am often asked in the clinic if inversion tables really work for people with low back pain (LBP). Many of my patients have seen advertisements on TV or on the internet that promise pain relief and functional improvement with the use of inversion tables. But do inversion tables really help low back pain?...Read Full Post

  • Hip Strength Important in the Treatment of Knee Pain

    18 Jan 2012 | 3:25 am
    Once again, another study has been published examining hip strength in females with patellofemoral pain (PFP). The study by Khayambashi, et al is published in the January 2012 issue of the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy....Read Full Post

  • Improve the Safety of Your Bathroom at the Home Depot

    18 Jan 2012 | 2:04 am
    The Home Depot is known for offering free workshops for customers to improve their homes. One of the workshops offered this month teaches people how to improve the safety of their bathrooms. Participants can learn about bathroom safety items, learn how to install chair height toilet seats, and learn how to install safety grab bars....Read Full Post

  • Muhammad Ali Turns 70

    17 Jan 2012 | 10:25 am
    "A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life." Muhammad Ali Today is the 70th birthday celebration of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Although he is best known for his flashy style, trash talking poetry and knockout punches, in the physical therapy arena he is one of the celebrity faces of Parkinson's disease. While watching a televised interview of Ali earlier today, I could notice the difficulty with speaking, the loss of motor control, and the tremors that are typical symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Learn More About Parkinson's…
 
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  • What patients are saying...

    Wagner IT
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:41 pm
    Hi Adam, “Went to Physical Therapy this morning at 11am – you were right!!!!! One session and I can feel the difference but the major part of the problem was solved by your gifted hands!!!!! My instructor made up a plan for my therapy – now the cure-all is for me to do the exercises at home – going back on Friday morning and will be going fishing on Thursday.” “So, once again you were “right-on” – will keep you posted on my progress but still want to see you every now and then – you have become like “family”!!!!!”…

  • Samurai Had Knee Problems Too - As Well As Physical Therapists

    bgierke
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:14 pm
    Katsumoto: “Do you believe that a man can change his destiny?” Algren:  “I believe that a man does what he can until his destiny is revealed.”   What I’ve been doing while waiting has been to run and work out and after nearly sixty fairly intense years my knees sort of blew.  Should have noticed the symptoms earlier, but at the time it seemed like all of a sudden I was unable to run another step.  They burned while lying in bed.   Tried to wait them out for like a month, but just got more morose and lame by the day.  Went to an orthopedic surgeon who x-rayed, said that there…

  • Waiting

    Navy Wife Chronicles
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am
    It has been chilly this past week. The other night I jumped into the bed and shuddered at shock of a cold bed. That quickly turned to joy. Joy that around this time next year R will be thisclose to retirement and we will live under the same roof again. This joy turned into inner peace that we all crave and seek all of our lives. You know you are a military spouse when you sigh at the prospect of living with your loved one once again. This military lifestyle is depressing at worst, exhilarating at best. Definitely unique. If I could go back and do it again, I would. I would definitely lower my…

  • Animal Book: Borrowing from OT and Converting to PT!

    Starfish Therapies
    20 Jan 2012 | 10:57 am
    One of our OT’s adapted this animal book into an OT activity for her kids.  She took the book and photocopied and laminated each page and then added velcro to them so they would match up.  Just to warn you it makes the book much harder to close once all of the pictures are in there so you may want to store them in a separate bag to help preserve the life of the book.  When I asked our OT what she used the book for she quickly listed off the following reasons: bilateral skills to stabilize the book with a helper hand and try to take the picture on or off hand and upper extremity…

  • Stroke

    startigerlily
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:19 am
    It’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog. On Dec. 27th I suffered a stroke. My entire right side is affected. I have feeling in all parts of my body but experience paralysis in my arm, hand, leg and foot. I am currently working on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy in rehab. I am in good spirits. I know I shall overcome this. My crocheting and knitting are put on hold for now. I’m experimenting with watercolor and polymer clay. I’ll add pics when I am able. God bless you.                  
 
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  • Grant Money Available From Collective Brands

    26 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pm
    Collective Brands Foundation is offering grant money to non profit organization with programs that involve children's physical activity and fitness or improving the lives of children and youth in need.  They also consider sponsorship requests if you live in certain areas (NYC and greater Boston area are two locations along with others).  Grants can be awarded up to $30,000.  You must submit the grant by Feb. 13, 2012.  You can get more information at the Collective Brands Foundation website.  

  • Handwriting Summit

    24 Jan 2012 | 11:37 am
    News report from the Handwriting Summit in Washington DC yesterday. Just hit the play button to start the video.Dr. Karin James Discusses the Importance of Handwriting in Child Development: MyFoxDC.comNeed handwriting activities? Check out YourTherapySource website.

  • Fine Motor Match Up

    23 Jan 2012 | 4:35 am
    After seeing this picture on Pinterest, I knew I had to try this activity. Just match up little tags with numbers, letters or shapes to beads using toothpicks. I did not have any Styrofoam so I used some clean, recycled meat trays. This was a real fine motor challenge but a nice twist. You really have to grade the movement along with having coordination to get the small bead onto the toothpick. I did matching letter beads, number of beads and a four in a row vertical game. Just make sure that the beads you are using can fit on toothpicks. If this is too difficult, you could use larger wooden…

  • Physical Activity and Improved Processing in ADHD

    20 Jan 2012 | 10:57 am
    A study to be published in the Journal of Attention Disorders indicates that physical activity helped to improve the coordination, motor skills and ability to process information in children with ADHD. Ten children (9 boys and 1 girl) with ADHD participated in a physical activity training program for 3x/week, 45 minute sessions during lunch, over a 10 week period. The control group was 11 children (10 boys and 1 girl) with ADHD who did not participate in the physical activity program. The sessions consisted of warm ups, aerobic, muscular and motor skill exercises and a cool down. The results…

  • Accommodation for Shoe Tying?

    19 Jan 2012 | 6:38 am
    I came across a young soccer player wearing this on her indoor soccer sneakers this past weekend. This was a new product to me but I thought it was worth a mention although I have not personally used these. It is worn over the laces to make sure the sneakers stay tied during the game. To me, this seems like the perfect accommodation for a child who just can not tie his/her shoes. Rather than being limited by velcro sneakers, perhaps give this "SweetSpot" a try. They come in many colors (could use school colors or team colors). It is really just a piece of looped heavy duty resistive band.
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    Guide to a Successful Cash Based Physical Therapy practice | Cash Pay Physiotherapy

  • Interview of Private Pay PT Practice Owner Ann Wendel PT, ATC, CMTPT

    Dr Jarod Carter
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    I’m really excited to publish this interview of fellow Private Pay PT practice owner, Ann Wendel PT, ATC, CMTPT of Prana Physical Therapy. She took the time to give really in-depth answers to some of the most common questions I’m asked by PTs looking to start/convert to a Cash Physical Therapy practice. Give us the [...]Interview of Private Pay PT Practice Owner Ann Wendel PT, ATC, CMTPT is a new post from DrJarodCarter.com Thanks for reading!

  • Take Advantage of Trends and Squeeze Every Drop From Your Marketing Efforts

    Dr Jarod Carter
    5 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    I don’t know about you all, but every January brings in at least a couple new/return patients for the same reason: They were trying to “get back into shape” after many months of little-to-no exercise. In an effort to: 1) add value to the relationship I have with my patients, 2) Capitalize on the yearly [...]Take Advantage of Trends and Squeeze Every Drop From Your Marketing Efforts is a new post from DrJarodCarter.com Thanks for reading!

  • Networking – A Key Component of Filling your Cash Practice – Part 2

    Dr Jarod Carter
    21 Dec 2011 | 12:44 am
    The last post covered my general approach to networking and the methods I use at networking events. No matter how good you are in networking situations, if you aren’t also good about consistently following up with the contacts you make, your overall efforts will be much less fruitful than they could have been. So what [...]Networking – A Key Component of Filling your Cash Practice – Part 2 is a new post from DrJarodCarter.com Thanks for reading!

  • Networking – A Key Component of Filling your Cash Practice – Part 1

    Dr Jarod Carter
    8 Dec 2011 | 12:00 am
    It’s been a few weeks since the last post about my new marketing plans, and I’ve been focusing on executing the first thing on my list of new marketing commitments: Networking. My efforts at networking events early after starting my cash practice played a big role in quickly filling my clinical schedule. Fortunately, I’m already [...]Networking – A Key Component of Filling your Cash Practice – Part 1 is a new post from DrJarodCarter.com Thanks for reading!

  • My New Marketing Commitments

    Dr Jarod Carter
    23 Nov 2011 | 12:38 am
    At the beginning of 2011, less than a year after starting my Cash PT practice, my clinical schedule was booked 1-2 weeks in advance. I had worked extremely hard and used a number of (mostly free) marketing approaches to make this happen. Around that same time I was asked exactly how I had done so, [...]My New Marketing Commitments is a new post from DrJarodCarter.com Thanks for reading!
 
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  • RunSmart Video 8 – Crisp Arms

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:38 pm
    This is the 8th in a series of RunSmart videos. The series is on-going, with a new video released on a biweekly basis. These videos complement the material presented in the book “RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running”. The full series of videos can be found here. A transcription of the video will also be available with each post. For those of you that are interested in a more interactive learning environment, consider attending a RunSmart Level One, Level Two, or Level Three program. Level One focuses on Principles, Level Two on Performance and Training Program…

  • The APTA Evokes A Visceral Response Over Visceral Manipulation

    24 Jan 2012 | 11:24 pm
    It should come as no surprise to readers of this blog that I had quite a visceral response when I read the post “Visceral Manipulation Embraced By The APTA” on the website “Science-Based Medicine” (SBM). Visceral manipulation. Really? C’mon APTA, are you serious? You are supposed to be the bastion of evidence-based physical therapy practice, ye of Vision 2020 and autonomy and evidence and access and ethics and … Really? Please, say it ain’t so. Really? If you think that you detect a bewildered look on my face, you are half right. It is bewildered and disappointed. Sadly, none of…

  • Consumer’s Guide To Health - Episode 35: The Smart Life Project

    23 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pm
    On Thursday, January 19, my podcast “Consumer’s Guide To Health” made a return after a brief hiatus. Well, “brief” relative to the span of geological time, but I digress. There is a need for quality consumer-based health resources, and “Consumer’s Guide To Health” has always filled this role nicely with a mix of interviews and discussions on health- and fitness-related topics. There are 34 previous episodes currently available on my BlogTalkRadio channel. You can subscribe via RSS or the podcasts are also available on iTunes. Better yet, tune in for the live stream every…

  • The Olympic Trials Marathon: Are We Any Closer To Gold?

    18 Jan 2012 | 7:16 pm
    This past weekend, the Olympic Trials for the marathon were held in Houston. Congratulations go out to the three men and three women who qualified to represent the United States in London this summer. On the men’s side, the team will consist of Meb Keflezighi, Ryan Hall, and Abdi Abdirahman. On the women’s side, the team will consist of Shalane Flanagan, Desiree Davila, and Kara Goucher. Representing your country at the Olympics is a tremendous honor. Frankly, being a part of the Olympic Games – on any level – is an incredible experience. But it isn’t just about representing your…

  • Hamstring Strains, Lumbar Pain, And Clinical Reasoning

    17 Jan 2012 | 10:21 pm
    As a clinician working with a sports population, I have seen my fair share of what I would call traditional hamstring strains. They are common in sports that involve sudden acceleration and/or deceleration. These types of problems may appear to be simple to sort out as you listen to the patient history. Pattern recognition is important in the clinical reasoning process – but with that said, attention must be paid to those aspects of the clinical picture that don’t fit the pattern. It is easy for clinicians to lose sight of one simple fact: the lumbar spine can refer pain throughout the…
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  • Need a Resolution for 2012?

    MoniquePT
    31 Dec 2011 | 4:25 pm
      It’s New Year‘s Eve.  The countdown begins and the ball is going to drop.  Don’t drop the ball on this one- a new year’s resolution.  It’s down to the wire, but I can finally cross it off my list, because I have a resolution.  Thanks to a friend, I’m joining a group of people who are #30min365: 30  minutes of exercise. Everyday. For one year. Genius idea from Blake Samic for a new year’s resolution, if you’re still searching for one.  He did it in 2010 and can give you a few reasons why you should consider doing it with him and a…

  • Santa Needs a Physical Therapist

    MoniquePT
    24 Dec 2011 | 12:58 pm
    Picture of a Vintage Postcard from riptheskull on Flickr Delivering holiday cheer, hope, and of course Christmas presents to all the good boys and girls of the world is an enormous undertaking.  As I was doing my last-minute shopping I started wondering about the physical demands of Santa’s job.  Physical therapists develop the best treatment plans when they have a good understanding of the activity of a person’s daily life.  In order to gain perspective on a client’s occupation, I ask clients to bring pictures of their work or sometimes I even make a visit to his or her…

  • You Can Dance If You Want To

    MoniquePT
    16 Nov 2011 | 6:45 am
    Image via Wikipedia Since I cancelled my cable, I’ve been watching more Netflix.  Recently I was browsing through the “Suggestions for You” category when I found “Gotta Dance” a documentary about the first-ever senior citizen hip hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets.  It’s a story about people being active at any age and against odds… it’s scary how well netflix knows me. The group was determined to show the world that just because you’re over 60, doesn’t mean you can’t dance.  A member said, ” age is a number I…

  • It’s National #PhysicalTherapy Month!

    MoniquePT
    1 Oct 2011 | 1:27 pm
    Image via Wikipedia October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM).  This year’s focus is on sports injury prevention through the lifespan. Staying active is important at every stage of life.   Sports are a good option for people looking to get exercise without hitting up boring cardio equipment like the “dreadmill.”  There are several options for staying active through sports by finding local sports clubs, the parks and rec department, or gym leagues.  Though sports are good for our bodies, injuries do occur, especially if a person isn’t properly trained or…

  • You know what really sucks?

    MoniquePT
    8 Aug 2011 | 10:50 pm
    This weekend I participated in the MS 150 Best Dam Bike Ride, to raise awareness and money to find a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS).  The event is a fun and unique experience, riding 75 miles each day for two days with around 2,000 other people who have all sorts of stories. There were a number of difficult, beautiful hills on the second day.  My muscles felt like rubber as I was puffing away up a hill yesterday when a rookie rider (shout out to the Power of the Patch team) passed me on the left and turned back to sputter out, “This kinda sucks.”   About a quarter-mile…
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  • Advice for Delivering Award-Winning Physical Therapy

    Jeff Worrell
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:52 pm
    Our expert today is the 2011Texas Physical Therapy Association Warren C. Smyth Award winner, Dr. Andrew Bennett, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.  Dr. Bennett is the president of Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. He was recognized for providing outstanding service to the physical therapy profession and credits his staff for the award and recognition. Bennett follows an evidence-based approach and works to meet the needs of each individual patient with a focus on providing outstanding customer experiences. Learn some of the secrets behind his clinic’s  success by listening to full podcast…

  • Fighting Against Profits for Referrals

    Jeff Worrell
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Referral for profit adds to health care costs and can often keep patients from getting the care they need as soon as possible. A previous PT Talker guest, Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, Owner of Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy and Director of the California Physical Therapy Association joins us once again to provide an update on the legislative efforts underway to protect the rights of physical therapists in the state of California. California physical therapists were victorious in defeating AB 783 which would have changed the current law and made profit for referral a reality. Had the bill passed…

  • Outstanding Patient Outcomes Begin with a Great Evaluation

    Jeff Worrell
    9 Jan 2012 | 2:23 pm
    Physical therapists put a great deal of time and energy into learning new treatment techniques. But today’s expert believes the best physical therapy begins with a great evaluation. Author of Movement: Functional Movement Systems, Gray Cook, MSPT, OCS, CSCS, RKC, physical therapist at Mountain  River Physical Therapy (MRPT) and founder of Functional Movement Systems shares the importance of becoming an expert at diagnosing the real issues behind a patient’s pain. Cook’s methods and ideas are at the cutting edge of rehabilitation, fitness, and injury prevention. He encourages physical…

  • More Considerations to Make Before Opening Your Own Clinic

    Jeff Worrell
    17 Dec 2011 | 11:23 am
    This week’s podcast is a continuation of the previous podcast with Chad Novasic, PT and President of Alliant Physical Therapy Group based in Racine, Wisconsin. He shares a few additional considerations to make before quitting your current job to start your own practice. Novasic recommends physical therapists keep in mind that there’s a lot more to running your own practice than taking great care of your patients. In order to run your own practice you need to be willing to knock on doors to generate business.  You’ll also need to secure Medicare credentials and gain a greater…

  • Should You Start Your Own Physical Therapy Practice?

    Jeff Worrell
    2 Dec 2011 | 1:51 pm
    Have you always  dreamed of starting your own physical therapy practice, but are unsure if it’s  the right move for you? Chad Novasic, PT and President of Alliant Physical  Therapy Group based in Racine, Wisconsin shares some tips in two PT Talker  podcasts to help you decide. Novasic  believes it’s a good time to own a private physical therapy practice. As long  as physical therapists work to educate patients on the benefits physical  therapy provides, he sees the demand for physical therapists growing.  With direct access, he has had more patients  seeking physical therapists…
 
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  • Advice for Delivering Award-Winning Physical Therapy

    Jeff Worrell
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:52 pm
    Our expert today is the 2011Texas Physical Therapy Association Warren C. Smyth Award winner, Dr. Andrew Bennett, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.  Dr. Bennett is the president of Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. He was recognized for providing outstanding service to the physical therapy profession and credits his staff for the award and recognition. Bennett follows an evidence-based approach and works to meet the needs of each individual patient with a focus on providing outstanding customer experiences. Learn some of the secrets behind his clinic’s  success by listening to full podcast…

  • Fighting Against Profits for Referrals

    Jeff Worrell
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Referral for profit adds to health care costs and can often keep patients from getting the care they need as soon as possible. A previous PT Talker guest, Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, Owner of Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy and Director of the California Physical Therapy Association joins us once again to provide an update on the legislative efforts underway to protect the rights of physical therapists in the state of California. California physical therapists were victorious in defeating AB 783 which would have changed the current law and made profit for referral a reality. Had the bill passed…

  • Outstanding Patient Outcomes Begin with a Great Evaluation

    Jeff Worrell
    9 Jan 2012 | 2:23 pm
    Physical therapists put a great deal of time and energy into learning new treatment techniques. But today’s expert believes the best physical therapy begins with a great evaluation. Author of Movement: Functional Movement Systems, Gray Cook, MSPT, OCS, CSCS, RKC, physical therapist at Mountain  River Physical Therapy (MRPT) and founder of Functional Movement Systems shares the importance of becoming an expert at diagnosing the real issues behind a patient’s pain. Cook’s methods and ideas are at the cutting edge of rehabilitation, fitness, and injury prevention. He encourages physical…

  • More Considerations to Make Before Opening Your Own Clinic

    Jeff Worrell
    17 Dec 2011 | 11:23 am
    This week’s podcast is a continuation of the previous podcast with Chad Novasic, PT and President of Alliant Physical Therapy Group based in Racine, Wisconsin. He shares a few additional considerations to make before quitting your current job to start your own practice. Novasic recommends physical therapists keep in mind that there’s a lot more to running your own practice than taking great care of your patients. In order to run your own practice you need to be willing to knock on doors to generate business.  You’ll also need to secure Medicare credentials and gain a greater…

  • Should You Start Your Own Physical Therapy Practice?

    Jeff Worrell
    2 Dec 2011 | 1:51 pm
    Have you always  dreamed of starting your own physical therapy practice, but are unsure if it’s  the right move for you? Chad Novasic, PT and President of Alliant Physical  Therapy Group based in Racine, Wisconsin shares some tips in two PT Talker  podcasts to help you decide. Novasic  believes it’s a good time to own a private physical therapy practice. As long  as physical therapists work to educate patients on the benefits physical  therapy provides, he sees the demand for physical therapists growing.  With direct access, he has had more patients  seeking physical therapists…
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