Category Archives: Professional Experts

Physical Therapy Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Live an Active Life

August 23, 2011 – 6:40 am

Pain, fatigue, swelling and loss of function are common symptoms associated with the inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The disease impacts nearly 1.3 million Americans according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders.  To discuss the role of physical therapy in treating RA, recipient of the American College of Rheumatology 2011 [...]

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Physical Therapy Franchise Simplifies Starting Your Own Clinic

August 12, 2011 – 10:58 am

Franchises are commonplace in businesses ranging from restaurants to cleaning services, but what about physical therapy?  Until recently, physical therapists wanting to start a clinic on their own did not have a franchise option. Now they do. Jason Baxter, Director of Franchise Operations for ApexNetwork Physical Therapy discusses the benefits of starting your own ApexNetwork [...]

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Physical Therapy Gym Embraces a Movement First Philosophy

July 27, 2011 – 4:47 pm

One of the benefits of working as a physical therapist is the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. Traditionally, most physical therapists work out of a physical therapy clinic. Today’s guest makes a difference in the lives of his clients at a cutting-edge strength and conditioning gym. Kelly Starrett , DPT, owner and [...]

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Physical Therapy Helps Pediatric Cancer Survivors

July 14, 2011 – 2:47 pm

Physical therapy and pediatric cancer are not commonly associated together. However, much of the research done by today’s expert makes a case for utilizing physical therapy during and after pediatric cancer treatment. Kirsten Ness, PT, PhD is an Associate Member of the St. Jude Children’s Hospital Faculty joins us today to discuss the benefits physical [...]

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