Category Archives: Professional Experts

Author Shares Benefits of Practicing Evidence-Based Physical Therapy

September 17, 2010 – 2:29 pm

Guided by integrity, life-long learning, and a commitment to comprehensive and accessible health programs for all people, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will render evidence-based services throughout the continuum of care and improve quality of life for society. APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020

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Avoid Insurance Reimbursement Challenges with Cash Based Group Physical Therapy

September 3, 2010 – 4:55 pm

Traditional physical therapy often involves working with one patient at a time which limits income potential and requires waiting for reimbursement.  One physical therapist, Laura Miranda, MsPT, CSCS developed a group physical therapy model to overcome some of the challenges faced by traditional physical therapy practices. She shares some of the benefits group physical therapy [...]

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Physical Therapists Serve as a Vital Link in Cancer Rehabilitation

August 20, 2010 – 12:20 pm

In the second of a two-part podcast, Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine shares the discoveries made during a recent PAL (Physical Activity and Lymphedema) trial. The original purpose of the trial was to determine if weight training was safe for breast cancer survivors who have or [...]

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Are You Overlooking a Key Source for Patient Referrals?

August 12, 2010 – 8:31 am

Oncologists are unlikely to be one of the top sources that come to mind for physical therapy patient referrals.  However, some new research by Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine may make a visit to your local oncologist a higher priority.   Today’s podcast shares the results of [...]

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