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How You Can Use New Gyrotonic Technique In Your Practice

October 2, 2009 – 8:01 am

Allyson Cabot, PT of Core Conditioning in Studio City, CA discusses how she uses the Gyrotonic machine and exercises to treat patients in her practice. Similar to Pilates, Gyrotonic uses exercise patterns that include rotation. Allyson believes the functionality of including a rotational dimension for the patient helps them to get better quicker.

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PT Develops Simple Tool for Your Tools

August 28, 2009 – 5:29 pm

Scott Hopkins, PT makes his debut as an inventor and manufacturer this week. Hot off the factory assembly line is the Mobile Objective Measurement (M.O.M.) Clipboard. In Scott’s words, “Everyone should have a MOM.” Hoping you agree, he shares his reasons for developing MOM and also gives some helpful hints to other Therapist that might be thinking about bringing their own invention [...]

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Why PT Should Focus More on Wellness to Survive During Healthcare Reform

August 22, 2009 – 11:08 am

Private Practice owner Joe Avolio, PT weighs in on the Healthcare Reform debate with analysis and data to suggest prevention should play a larger role. Specifically, he sites Blue Zone areas where citizens typically live past the age of 100. Understanding and focusing on the common traits found in the Blue Zones should help Physical [...]

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How Physical Therapists Should Handle Head Injuries

August 13, 2009 – 5:50 pm

Dan Lorenz, PT, ATC, author of the home study course Prevention of Head, Mouth and Facial Injuries available on the APTA webiste, gives the basics that first responders should know when faced with a traumatic head injury. Dan, a former Athletic Trainer with the Kansas City Chiefs Football Organization is an expert on the signs [...]

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