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Take a Break to Improve MS Patient Outcomes

July 29, 2010 – 2:42 pm

One of the symptoms patients with Multiple Sclerosis commonly experience is fatigue which often limits their ability to complete physical therapy. Recent research found that taking intermittent breaks between physical therapy exercises can greatly improve the amount of exercise MS patients can handle. Today’s podcast features Herb Karpatkin, DSc, MPT, and professor at the Hunter [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques | Also tagged Herb Karpatkin PT, Hunter College, MS, MS fatigue, multiple sclerosis | 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 [...]

Reduce Runner's Knee Pain With Hip Exercise [13:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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

What Does the Research Show?

July 8, 2010 – 3:37 pm

Is there evidence to support the practices done each day in your clinic? As physical therapy moves towards a more evidence-based practice, research to support the effectiveness of treatments is critical. Today’s podcast features Kurt Hegmann, M.D., MPH, Director of the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Utah and [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Kurt Hegmann MD | Also tagged ACOEM, evidence based research, Kurt Hegmann MD, Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmenta, University Of Utah | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Instruments Serve as an Extension of the Hands

June 24, 2010 – 8:12 am

What if a small instrument could actually help you feel more than working with your hands alone? The Graston Technique® is a form of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization used by more than 7,500 clinicians worldwide. The technique can be used to break down scar tissue, reduce swelling and inflammation. In the first of a [...]

Using instruments for soft tissue mobilization [12:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Products | Also tagged central mass physical therapy, Graston, Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, Jackie Shaker, PT, soft tissue mobilization | Comments (0)