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Moving Physical Therapy Forward

September 5, 2012 – 10:40 pm

What does the evidence really show? That’s a question today’s expert is constantly asking. A forward-thinking physical therapist and advocate for practicing physical therapy that follows the evidence, Joseph Brence, DPT is the facility director at Keystone Rehab Systems and founder of the Forward Thinking PT blog. Brence encourages physical therapists to look at the [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Joseph Brence DPT, Professional Experts | Also tagged Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, direct access, evidence based physical therapy, injury prevention, Iontophoresis, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, strength training | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Using the Redcord System

June 13, 2012 – 7:56 pm

Many of you have likely heard about or seen the Redcord system in action. To discuss the benefits of this unique cord therapy system, Redcord certified physical therapist and owner of Manhattan Physical Therapy, Dr. Joseph Simon joins PT Talker in today’s podcast. A quick look at the system and one is often puzzled by [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr Joseph Simon PT, Professional Experts | Also tagged injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, manipulation, pain relief, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, private practice, PT, Redcord, rehabilitation, 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 [...]

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

An EMR System Designed for the Way Physical Therapists Work

April 11, 2012 – 5:43 pm

Although physical therapists are not yet required to use electronic medical records, physicians and other health care systems participating in the Medicare Meaningful Use Program are expected to use electronic health records by 2015. Those health care providers will then expect physical therapists to use compatible systems. To help address the electronic medical record needs [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Heidi Jannenga, New or Interesting Products, Professional Experts | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, electronic medical records, EMR, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement, WebPT | Comments (0)