Author Archives: Jeff Worrell

An Emerging Trend…Physical Therapy in the Emergency Room

Emergency rooms are often the only choice for individuals who don’t have access to care elsewhere.  In an effort to provide the best care possible, a handful of hospitals have added physical therapists to their emergency room staff. Michael Brickens, PT, works in the Emergency Medicine Trauma Center at the Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital [...]

An Inside Look at Physical Therapy Central, Winner of the ADVANCE Magazine “Practice of the Year” Award

Every year ADVANCE magazine names one clinic the physical therapy “Practice of the Year.” The clinic receiving this honor in 2010 was Physical Therapy Central (PTC).  Founder, Bridgit Finley, PT, DPT, OCS recently discussed the coveted award with PT Talker and shares some of the secrets to their success in this week’s podcast. One of [...]

CEO of Physiotherapy Associates, Dan Connors Discusses the Rehabilitation Industry

Wonder what keeps Dan Connors, CEO of Physiotherapy Associates up at night? His answer may surprise you. It’s not shrinking reimbursement rates or finding the right location for new clinics. Instead one of the biggest challenges they face is finding top-notch talent.  In today’s podcast, Connors reveals some of the reasons why finding the right [...]

Could Your Clinic Benefit From Slow Motion Video Analysis?

Simply watching your patients walk or run can help you identify gait abnormalities. But you could be missing something. Qualitative slow motion video analysis often allows you to see something missed when watching those same movements in real time.   Today’s expert, Damien Howell, PT, DPT, OCS reveals the ways he uses slow motion video analysis [...]