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Physical Therapy Program Works to Keep Young Athletes Injury Free

May 17, 2012 – 7:29 pm

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 30 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports in the United States. High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits each year. One physical therapy clinic is working to reverse this trend with an innovative sports screening program. [...]

Anita Davidson Physical Therapy Sports Screenings [ 12:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, sports screening, strength training | Comments (0)

Are Physical Therapists Doing Enough?

May 9, 2012 – 5:12 pm

As physical therapists, we’re used to treating knee, back or shoulder injuries. But when it comes to health interventions or preventive care, there is room for improvement according to a recent study. Today’s expert, Diane Jette PT, DSc, M.S. is the professor of rehabilitation and movement science and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and [...]

Physical Therapy Quality Indicators [ 15:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Dianne Jette, Professional Experts | Also tagged accountable care organizations, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Healthcare reform, injury prevention, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

Fighting for Better Direct Access to Physical Therapy

April 25, 2012 – 5:21 pm

Direct access doesn’t always mean patient’s have complete access to physical therapy. In states like Illinois, direct access means individuals have the right to go see a physical therapist for an evaluation without a doctor’s referral, but they must have a referral to get any treatment. One person advocating for better direct access in Illinois [...]

Direct Access to Physical Therapy IPTA [ 12:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Professional Experts | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, direct access, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, legislative, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Predictions for 2012

February 1, 2012 – 5:51 pm

Wonder what trends may impact your clinic in 2012? Fran Fowler, health care expert and President of Fowler Healthcare Affiliates, Inc., once again shares her health care predictions with PT Talker. In today’s podcast discover some industry changes you should be aware of for continued success in 2012 and beyond. Fowler continues to see cost [...]

Physical Therapy Outlook 2012 [ 24:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, American Physical Therapy Association, direct access, Fran Fowler, Jeff Worrell, Medicare, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (1)