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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 Advantage Medical, 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, Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Healthcare reform, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Helps Athletes Pursue Their Olympic Dreams

May 2, 2012 – 7:41 pm

Many athletes dream of the chance to compete on a world stage at the Olympics. An injury can put the dream out of reach for some athletes. One physical therapist is helping some Olympic hopefuls overcome injuries in their quest for competing in the 2012 Olympic Games. Today’s expert, Colleen Russell, PT, DPT, OCS and [...]

Russell Physical Therapy Olympic Hopefuls [ 15:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Colleen Russell, Professional Experts | Also tagged manipulation, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy athletes, physical therapy Olympics, PT, rehabilitation, strength training | Comments (0)

A Proactive Approach to Prevent Falls

April 4, 2012 – 8:14 pm

According to the CDC, falls among older adults cost the U.S. healthcare system over $23 billion in 2005. To combat this alarming statistic, Apple Physical Therapy has implemented a Fall Prevention Program. To discuss their program, Matthew Krings, PT, MPT, OCS, and Clinic Manager of Apple Physical Therapy in Kirkland, Washington recently joined PT Talker. The comprehensive [...]

Matt Krings Apple Physical Therapy Fall Prevention Program [ 15:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Matthew Krings, Professional Experts | Also tagged fall prevention, gait analysis, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, strength training | Comments (0)