Ever wonder if your patients are working the right muscles when completing lower back exercises? Ultrasound imaging can provide the information you’re looking for. Ultrasound imaging works as a form of biofeedback to show both physical therapists and their patients how an exercise is working.
In today’s podcast, physical therapist and owner of Cedar Hill [...]
Today’s podcast features Tim Tyler, PT, ATC, of the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City. Tyler shares details about an effective and affordable treatment for tennis elbow revealed in a study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine meeting in Keystone, Colorado.
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Study Reveals “Tyler Twist” Exercise Eases Tennis Elbow [13:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadAllyson 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.
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 [...]
Why PT Should Focus More on Wellness to Survive During Healthcare Reform [14:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download