Category Archives: New or Interesting Techniques

Study Reveals “Tyler Twist” Exercise Eases Tennis Elbow

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.  The [...]

How You Can Use New Gyrotonic Technique In Your Practice

Allyson 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.

Why PT Should Focus More on Wellness to Survive During Healthcare Reform

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 [...]

How Physical Therapists Should Handle Head Injuries

Dan Lorenz, PT, ATC, author of the home study course Prevention of Head, Mouth and Facial Injuries available on the APTA webiste, gives the basics that first responders should know when faced with a traumatic head injury.  Dan, a former Athletic Trainer with the Kansas City Chiefs Football Organization is an expert on the signs [...]