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Top Physical Therapy Market Trends for 2011

November 23, 2010 – 5:16 pm

Health care visionary and expert, Fran Fowler is back for a second podcast exploring the market trends impacting physical therapy in 2011. Fowler predicts 2011 to be a bit of a roller coaster ride for the physical therapy industry. One unfortunate physical therapy market trend that is likely to continue is lower reimbursement rates.  Some [...]

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Health Care Expert Fran Fowler Shares Predictions for Physical Therapy in 2011

November 18, 2010 – 8:23 am

The health care reform legislation passed earlier this year has many wondering how it will impact the future of physical therapy. To help take some of the ambiguity out of health care reform and what trends you can expect in 2011, Fran Fowler, health care expert and President of Fowler Healthcare Affiliates, Inc., shares her [...]

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Research Reveals Biofreeze Provides Benefits Similar to Ice

November 9, 2010 – 7:16 am

Ice packs have been utilized in cryotherapy for years. But is ice always the best approach?  When immediate relief is required, new research shows Biofreeze topical analgesic can decrease blood flow and provide pain relief faster than ice.  The research was conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Louisville, led by Robert [...]

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Scientifically Proven Program Reduces ACL Injuries

October 29, 2010 – 11:16 am

An estimated 200,000 Americans experience ACL injuries each year.  Female athletes are more susceptible to the injury.  Fortunately, there is a program designed especially for young female athletes that is scientifically proven to reduce noncontact ACL injuries. Today’s podcast features Kate Campbell, DPT, CSCS of Ridgefield Physical Therapy. She shares details about using the Sportsmetrics [...]

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