Jeff Worrell – PT Talker

Tag Archives: Jeff Worrell

Could Growing Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of Laser Phototherapy Improve Reimbursement?

April 30, 2010 – 6:11 am

Despite the benefits light therapy provides physical therapy patients, this modality is often riddled with reimbursement challenges. As evidence grows supporting the effectiveness of laser phototherapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences Dean Chukuka Enwemeka , PhD, FACSM shares his optimism regarding light therapy reimbursement in the second part of a two-part podcast. Dr. [...]

Light Therapy Part 2 [ 16:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Chukuka Enwemeka | Also tagged Chukuka Enwemeka, Laser phototherapy, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Comments (0)

Recent Blue Light Therapy Research Opens the Door to New Physical Therapy Service Offerings

April 22, 2010 – 7:03 pm

Treating acne and psoriasis is not commonly linked with physical therapy. However, some new research by the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences Dean Chukuka Enwemeka, PhD, FACSM, may change this. Dr. Enwemeka shares his findings with PT Talker in one of a two-part podcast. Dr. Enwemeka and his team of researchers [...]

Light Therapy [ 13:02 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Chukuka Enwemeka | Also tagged Chukuka Enwemeka, Laser, Light Therapy, PhD, physical therapy, ultraviolet light, University of Wisconsin, UV | Comments (0)

Physical Therapist Addresses Incontinence in New DVD “The Bladder Cure”

April 16, 2010 – 4:22 pm

Approximately 25 million Americans have urinary incontinence and many are afraid to discuss the issue with their doctor. To help patients understand some of the misconceptions and symptoms of urinary incontinence, Karen Sebastian, MSPT developed a DVD entitled “The Bladder Cure.” In today’s podcast, Karen shares information about the exercise and lifestyle program she developed [...]

The Bladder Cure [ 13:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques | Also tagged bladder control, Bladder Cure, female urinary control, Karen Sebastian, physical therapy, urinary incontinence | Comments (0)

Pros and Cons of Pursuing Clinical Specialization in Physical Therapy

April 12, 2010 – 1:37 pm

Physical therapists looking to expand their services and gain a competitive edge may find the solution in clinical specialization. H. Steven Sadowsky, PT, RRT, MS, CCS, Assistant Professor and Associate Chair for Professional Education at Northwestern University, recently discussed clinical specialization at the opening ceremony of the APTA 2010 Combined Sections Meeting. Today, he shares [...]

Clinical Specialist [ 13:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in News, Uncategorized | Also tagged ABPTS, American Board of Phyiscal Therapy Specialties, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Clinical Specialist Certification, Steven Sadowsky | Comments (0)