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Author Shares Benefits of Practicing Evidence-Based Physical Therapy

September 17, 2010 – 2:29 pm

Guided by integrity, life-long learning, and a commitment to comprehensive and accessible health programs for all people, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will render evidence-based services throughout the continuum of care and improve quality of life for society. APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dianne Jewell, DPT, PHd, CCS | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Dianne Jewell, evidence based physical therapy, Guide to Evidence-based physical therapist practice, physical therapy | Comments (0)

New Physical Therapy Rehab Equipment Helps Patients Defy Gravity

August 26, 2010 – 12:21 pm

The goal of most rehabilitation programs is to help patients regain mobility as soon as possible. A new piece of rehab equipment is poised to do just that. The Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses technology developed at NASA to provide patients with safe, partial weight-bearing physical therapy. This week’s podcast features Jacon Chun, MPT, SCS, [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Products | Also tagged Alterg, anti-gravity treadmill, Jacon Chun, physical therapy | Comments (0)

Physical Therapists Serve as a Vital Link in Cancer Rehabilitation

August 20, 2010 – 12:20 pm

In the second of a two-part podcast, Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine shares the discoveries made during a recent PAL (Physical Activity and Lymphedema) trial. The original purpose of the trial was to determine if weight training was safe for breast cancer survivors who have or [...]

Physical Therapy and Cancer Rehabiliations [ 12:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM | Also tagged ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine, Cancer rehabilitation, Kathryn H. Schmitz, lymphedema, lymphedema rehabilitation, PAL weight training protocol, physical therapy, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | Comments (0)

Are You Overlooking a Key Source for Patient Referrals?

August 12, 2010 – 8:31 am

Oncologists are unlikely to be one of the top sources that come to mind for physical therapy patient referrals. However, some new research by Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine may make a visit to your local oncologist a higher priority. Today’s podcast shares the results of [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Kathryn H. Schmitz PhD, MPH, FACSM, Professional Experts, Uncategorized | Also tagged breast cancer exercise, breast cancer rehab, Cancer rehabilitation, Cancer Survivor, Kathyrn Schmitz, lymphedema, mastectomy rehab, Oncology rehab, PAL, physical activity and lymphedema, physical therapy, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | Comments (2)