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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, Healthcare reform, Iontophoresis, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, strength training | Comments (0)

New Device Makes Runners Lighter on Their Feet

August 10, 2012 – 10:10 am

The less weight runners carry, the faster they can run. To help runners enhance their performance, a Duluth, Minnesota physical therapist, Malcolm Macaulay developed a piece of equipment as an aid to treadmill exercise. He joins PT Talker to discuss his invention. The LightSpeed Body Weight Support Systems takes approximately 15 percent of a runner’s [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Malcolm Macaulay, Professional Experts | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, patient outcomes, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, running, weight supported 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 Healthcare reform, Jeff Worrell, manipulation, pain relief, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, private practice, PT, Redcord, rehabilitation, strength training | Comments (0)

Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population

May 25, 2012 – 5:40 pm

Beginning on January 1st, 2011 over 10,000 Baby Boomers will reach the age of 65 each and every day. This daily trend continues for the next 19 years. To discuss the role physical therapists play in keeping seniors healthy and active, the President of the APTA Section of Geriatrics, William Staples, PT, DHS, GCS joins PT Talker. [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Professional Experts, William Staples PT | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, DPT, geriatircs, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy for seniors, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, strength training | Comments (0)