Author Archives: Jeff Worrell

Hip Exercises Reduce Runner’s Knee

July 22, 2010 – 10:31 pm

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or “runner’s knee” accounts for 20% of all running injuries and is more commonly diagnosed in females. Luckily, a new study has found hip strengthening exercises can help reduce the symptoms associated with this common injury. Today, Tracy Dierks, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of Research at the Motion Analysis Research [...]

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Global Therapy Group Brings Physical Therapy to Patients in Haiti

July 15, 2010 – 8:56 pm

Six months after the devastating earthquake hit Haiti, the need for physical therapy remains. After the earthquake, patients were initially treated in the hospital and had no physical therapy clinic available for follow-up treatment and rehabilitation. A couple of physical therapists saw the need and started the Global Therapy Group to provide occupational and physical [...]

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What Does the Research Show?

July 8, 2010 – 3:37 pm

Is there evidence to support the practices done each day in your clinic? As physical therapy moves towards a more evidence-based practice, research to support the effectiveness of treatments is critical. Today’s podcast features Kurt Hegmann, M.D., MPH, Director of the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Utah and [...]

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Could Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Benefit Your Practice?

July 1, 2010 – 2:22 pm

In the second of a two-part podcast, Clinical Advisor for the Graston Technique, Jackie Shakar,  MSPT, CMT provides details on ways clinicians can incorporate the Graston Technique into their practice.  The Graston Technique is used in any situation that calls for soft tissue mobilization.  The instruments and technique can be used to restart healing, break [...]

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