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Why Every PT Should be Thinking About The Senior Market

January 8, 2009 – 5:10 pm

Everyone knows the Senior population is growing in the United States and medicine is struggling to address their very specific needs. As the population ages they are seeking help for a variety of maladies including locomotion, balance, bed mobility, transfer, etc. Dean Spragia discusses a 14 week strength training program that is specifically geared to this [...]

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Posted in New or Interesting Techniques | Tagged balance, bed mobility, Dean Spragia, fall risk reduction, Jeff Worrell, nursing home, occupational therapy, physical therapy, senior wellness, strength training, tensile muscle strength | Comments (0)

Manipulation and Why Does The Legislature Care?

December 24, 2008 – 9:55 am

Dr. Ken Olson and Jeff Worrell discuss the medical profession turf battles that are taking place over manipulation. Chiropractors and Physical Therapists both are trained in the technique, but the two groups have very different views on who “should” practice manipulation. Dr. Olson gives sage advice to new therapists as well as old ones about [...]

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Posted in DR. KEN OLSEN, DPT, News, Professional Experts | Tagged chiropractor, direct access, healthcare lobbyist, Jeff Worrell, Ken Olson, manipulation, physical therapy, scope of practice | Comments (0)

Fran Fowler Explores the Future of Healthcare….Part 2

December 19, 2008 – 3:52 pm

Part 2 of our discussion with Healthcare Consultant Fran Fowler centered around how Physical Therapists can capitalize on the new Pay For Performance standards that will go into effect. Doctors are required to send patients for a gait and balance evaluation to an outpatient facility if the patient answers in the affirmative to specific questions. Physical Therapists [...]

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Posted in FRAN FOWLER, News, Professional Experts | Tagged CMS, Fran Fowler, functional gain, insurance industry, Jeff Worrell, pay for performance, physical therapy | Comments (0)

Healthcare Expert Fran Fowler Explores the Future of Physical Therapy

December 11, 2008 – 4:34 pm

With over 25 years of experience consulting in the Healthcare Industry, Fran Fowler is well versed about the trends affecting physical therapy. In this 2 part series, Ms. Fowler looks into her crystal ball and shares her predictions for 2009. All areas of Physical Therapy from private practice, skilled care centers to home health agencies have significant opportunties [...]

Fran Fowler looks ahead to healthcare in 2009 [ 13:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Posted in FRAN FOWLER, News, Professional Experts | Tagged Advantage Medical, CMS, Fran Fowler, Health Dimensions Group, healthcare, HHS, Jeff Worrell, physical therapy, Tom Dashle | Comments (0)