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PT Develops Simple Tool for Your Tools

August 28, 2009 – 5:29 pm

Scott Hopkins, PT makes his debut as an inventor and manufacturer this week. Hot off the factory assembly line is the Mobile Objective Measurement (M.O.M.) Clipboard. In Scott’s words, “Everyone should have a MOM.” Hoping you agree, he shares his reasons for developing MOM and also gives some helpful hints to other Therapist that might be thinking about bringing their own invention [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Products, Uncategorized | Also tagged Mobile Objective Measurement, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, Scott Hopkins | Comments (0)

Why PT Should Focus More on Wellness to Survive During Healthcare Reform

August 22, 2009 – 11:08 am

Private Practice owner Joe Avolio, PT weighs in on the Healthcare Reform debate with analysis and data to suggest prevention should play a larger role. Specifically, he sites Blue Zone areas where citizens typically live past the age of 100. Understanding and focusing on the common traits found in the Blue Zones should help Physical [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques | Also tagged Athens Physical Therapy, Blue Zone, Healthcare reform, Joe Avolio, Physical Therapist, physical therapy | Comments (1)

How Physical Therapists Should Handle Head Injuries

August 13, 2009 – 5:50 pm

Dan Lorenz, PT, ATC, author of the home study course Prevention of Head, Mouth and Facial Injuries available on the APTA webiste, gives the basics that first responders should know when faced with a traumatic head injury. Dan, a former Athletic Trainer with the Kansas City Chiefs Football Organization is an expert on the signs [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in DAN LORENZ, PT, ATC, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged APTA, Athletic Trainer, concussion, Dan Lorenz, Emergency responder course, Head injury, McCrory, Physical Therapist, Prevention of Head Mouth & Facial Injuries | Comments (2)

Part 2: Pilates in Physical Therapy

August 6, 2009 – 8:09 am

In episode 2, Dawn-Marie Ickes, MPT specifically reviews how Pilates is used with patients suffering from Pelvic dysfunction. She provides specific protocols and helpful information you can use in your practice today. Be sure to download the .pdf file attached below for an article about this topic written by Dawn-Marie. For more information contact us [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in DAWN-MARIE ICKES, MPT, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged body alignment, chronic back, core conditioning physical therapy, core strengthening, Dawn-Marie Ickes, pelvic alignment, pelvic floor dysfunction, physical therapy, Pilates, urinary incontinence | Comments (2)