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The Motion Doctor iPad App Aims to Prevent Pain

January 27, 2011 – 2:31 pm

Most consumers rely on the expertise of a physical therapist to rehabilitate after an injury or surgery. But many have yet to discover physical therapists can help them avoid injury and unnecessary pain. Today’s expert, Desirea Caucci, PT, DPT, takes pain prevention to the next level with an innovative iPad app designed specifically for consumers [...]

New iPad app for Physical Therapy [ 10:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Products | Also tagged App, Conshochocken Physical therapy, Desirea Caucci, iPad, iPad app, Jeff Worrell, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT app, rehab app | Comments (2)

APTA President, Dr. Scott Ward Addresses Issues Facing Physical Therapy

December 30, 2010 – 4:55 pm

Are you wondering how future legislative issues and health care reform will impact physical therapy? To address some of your concerns, we recently had the opportunity to interview the President of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Dr. Scott Ward. He addresses some of the health care reform and legislative initiatives the APTA plans to [...]

Dr. Scott Ward discusses future of APTA [ 19:10 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Scott Ward, PT, PhD., Professional Experts | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, Healthcare reform, Jeff Worrell, National outcomes database, PTeam, R. Scott Ward, Scott Ward | Comments (0)

Will Oncology Rehabilitation Become the Standard of Care for Cancer Survivors?

December 16, 2010 – 10:56 am

Physical therapy is the standard of care for individuals recovering from a stroke, knee surgery or hip replacement. Yet, individuals who undergo rigorous cancer treatment are often released from care without a rehabilitation plan in place. To help address this void, the American College of Surgeons has added rehabilitation as a survivorship requirement for [...]

PT standard of care for Cancer [ 16:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Wendy Price, PT, MS | Also tagged Cancer rehabilitation, Cancer Survivor, Jeff Worrell, Oncology rehab, Oncology Section, physical therapy, Wendy Price | Comments (4)

Are You Running Your Physical Therapy Practice as a Business?

December 10, 2010 – 1:20 pm

A passion for helping individuals overcome limitations and regain function is often the motivation behind starting a physical therapy clinic. Yet, many physical therapy clinic owners don’t always think of their practice as a business. Today’s expert makes a case for running a physical therapy clinic as a business. Jeff Ostrowski, PT, and CEO of [...]

Physical Therapy as a Business [ 16:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Jeff Ostrowski, PT, | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, Excel Consulting, Excel Physical Therapy, Jeff Ostrowski, Jeff Worrell, PT business | Comments (0)