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Health Care Expert Fran Fowler Shares Predictions for Physical Therapy in 2011

November 18, 2010 – 8:23 am

The health care reform legislation passed earlier this year has many wondering how it will impact the future of physical therapy. To help take some of the ambiguity out of health care reform and what trends you can expect in 2011, Fran Fowler, health care expert and President of Fowler Healthcare Affiliates, Inc., shares her [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, Professional Experts, Uncategorized | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Fran Fowler, Medicare | Comments (1)

Research Reveals Biofreeze Provides Benefits Similar to Ice

November 9, 2010 – 7:16 am

Ice packs have been utilized in cryotherapy for years. But is ice always the best approach? When immediate relief is required, new research shows Biofreeze topical analgesic can decrease blood flow and provide pain relief faster than ice. The research was conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Louisville, led by Robert [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Robert Topp, PhD, RN | Also tagged analgesic, Biofreeze, clinical journal of sports medicine, cryotherapy, Hygenic, ice packs, Performance Health, Robert Topp | Comments (3)

Scientifically Proven Program Reduces ACL Injuries

October 29, 2010 – 11:16 am

An estimated 200,000 Americans experience ACL injuries each year. Female athletes are more susceptible to the injury. Fortunately, there is a program designed especially for young female athletes that is scientifically proven to reduce noncontact ACL injuries. Today’s podcast features Kate Campbell, DPT, CSCS of Ridgefield Physical Therapy. She shares details about using the Sportsmetrics [...]

Sportsmetrics reduces ACL injuries [ 15:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Kate Campbell, DPT | Also tagged ACL injury, Cincinnati Sports Medicine, female athlete, Kate Campbell, Ridgefield Physical Therapy, Sportsmetrics | Comments (2)

Vibration Study Shows Promise for Kids with Severe Cerebral Palsy

October 2, 2010 – 12:32 pm

Most children learn to sit without support as an infant. The limited muscle control, sensation and coordination experienced by children with severe cerebral palsy make this developmental milestone more difficult to reach. A study currently underway at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) is examining a possible intervention to help children with [...]

Vibration Successful Helping Kids with Cerebral Palsey [ 14:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Regina Harbourne, PT, PhD. | Also tagged Cerebral Palsey, Cerebral Palsey independent sitting, MMI, Munroe-Meyer Institute, Regina Harbourne, University of Nebraska Medical Center, vibration posture, Vibration study | Comments (2)