Category Archives: Professional Experts

Are Physical Therapists Doing Enough?

May 9, 2012 – 5:12 pm

As physical therapists, we’re  used to treating knee, back or shoulder injuries. But when it comes to health interventions or preventive care, there is room for improvement according to a recent study.  Today’s expert, Diane Jette PT, DSc, M.S. is the professor of rehabilitation and movement science and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and [...]

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Physical Therapy Helps Athletes Pursue Their Olympic Dreams

May 2, 2012 – 7:41 pm

Many athletes dream of the chance to compete on a world stage at the Olympics.  An injury can put the dream out of reach for some athletes.  One physical therapist is helping some Olympic hopefuls overcome injuries in their quest for competing in the 2012 Olympic Games. Today’s expert, Colleen Russell, PT, DPT, OCS and [...]

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Fighting for Better Direct Access to Physical Therapy

April 25, 2012 – 5:21 pm

Direct access doesn’t always mean patient’s have complete access to physical therapy. In states like Illinois, direct access means individuals have the right to go see a physical therapist for an evaluation without a doctor’s referral, but they must have a referral to get any treatment.  One person advocating for better direct access in Illinois [...]

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Physical Therapy Focused on the Mind, Body & Spirit

April 18, 2012 – 6:51 pm

Tired of rising patient co-payments and the challenge of receiving insurance reimbursements?  Today’s guest runs a cash-based, nontraditional physical therapy clinic that maintains a several week patient backlog. The owner and founder of Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation Clinic, Matthew Taylor PT, PhD, joins PT Talker to discuss his mind and body approach to physical therapy. The understanding of the [...]

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