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Healthcare Expert Fran Fowler Explores the Future of Physical Therapy

December 11, 2008 – 4:34 pm

With over 25 years of experience consulting in the Healthcare Industry, Fran Fowler is well versed about the trends affecting physical therapy.  In this 2 part series, Ms. Fowler looks into her crystal ball and shares her predictions for 2009.  All areas of Physical Therapy from private practice, skilled care centers to home health agencies have significant opportunties [...]

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Is There A Doctor in the House? DPT Explained

November 27, 2008 – 6:53 am

Dr. Peter Rundquist DPT, Chair of the Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis discusses the changes in the educational process for Physical Therapy.  As part of the APTA’s 20/20 Vision plan, the Association has set out on a path to create Doctors of Physical Therapy instead of a Masters Level degree. [...]

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White is GOOD……..Red is BAD! Iontophoresis Vasodilation Visualized

November 12, 2008 – 10:25 am

After a recent podcast aired about the negative effects of high current stim during Iontophoresis, we were challenged to try it ourselves.  So…….we did.  Attached are pictures comparing a Hybresis electrode after the 3 minute skin enhancement mode vs an Iontopatch after a 14 hour delivery.  Clearly, in just 3 minutes, the skin is red on [...]

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Dr. Gary Welch; PT Practitioner of the Year. How He Did It

November 6, 2008 – 5:25 pm

Maybe you remember the October issue of Advance for Physical Therapists and the smiling face of Dr. Gary Welch on the cover.  He is the winner of Advance’s 4th annual honor recognizing an outstanding person in the physical therapy industry.  Owner of Spectrum Physical Therapy in Patchogue, NY, Dr. Welch shares some of his insights [...]

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