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Health Care Expert Fran Fowler Shares Predictions for Physical Therapy in 2011

November 18, 2010 – 8:23 am

The health care reform legislation passed earlier this year has many wondering how it will impact the future of physical therapy. To help take some of the ambiguity out of health care reform and what trends you can expect in 2011, Fran Fowler, health care expert and President of Fowler Healthcare Affiliates, Inc., shares her [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, Professional Experts, Uncategorized | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, American Physical Therapy Association, Fran Fowler, Jeff Worrell, Medicare | Comments (1)

Get Moving to Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month

October 8, 2010 – 9:22 am

The colorful leaves and cooler temperatures make fall the perfect time to get out and exercise. That’s exactly what the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is encouraging people to do in recognition of National Physical Therapy Month. The focus for National Physical Therapy Month this year is to encourage individuals to incorporate regular physical activity [...]

By admin | Posted in News | Also tagged department, diabetes, health, human services, month, national, physical therapy | Comments (0)

Author Shares Benefits of Practicing Evidence-Based Physical Therapy

September 17, 2010 – 2:29 pm

Guided by integrity, life-long learning, and a commitment to comprehensive and accessible health programs for all people, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will render evidence-based services throughout the continuum of care and improve quality of life for society. APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dianne Jewell, DPT, PHd, CCS | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, Dianne Jewell, evidence based physical therapy, Guide to Evidence-based physical therapist practice, Jeff Worrell, physical therapy | Comments (0)

Hip Exercises Reduce Runner’s Knee

July 22, 2010 – 10:31 pm

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or “runner’s knee” accounts for 20% of all running injuries and is more commonly diagnosed in females. Luckily, a new study has found hip strengthening exercises can help reduce the symptoms associated with this common injury. Today, Tracy Dierks, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of Research at the Motion Analysis Research [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques, Uncategorized | Also tagged Jeff Worrell, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, patellofemoral pain, PFPS, resistance band, runners knee, single leg squat, theraband, Tracy Dierks PHd | Comments (0)