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Let The Internet Supplement Your Physician Referrals?

May 3, 2009 – 8:32 pm

Savvy Physical Therapists are on the lookout for new and innovative ways to market their practice and grow referrals. Guest Blogger Nitin Chhoda, P.T., provides quick tips on how the internet can play a greater role in your marketing strategy. Physical Therapy Marketing using the Internet Nitin Chhoda, P.T. When I consult with clients, [...]

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques, NITIN CHHODA, PT, Professional Experts | Also tagged Nitin Chhoda, Patient Community, Patient Newsletter, physical therapy, Physician Referrals, PT Internet Marketing, Therapy Newsletter | Comments (0)

Why Physical Therapists Are Falling Over Balance….Part 2

April 30, 2009 – 1:03 pm

Dr. Marcia Thompson continues the discussion about Physician Quality Reporting Initiatives (PQRI) and how physical therapists can increase their reimbursement from Medicare by 2% if a screen for risk factors is performed. In this episode, Dr. Thompson explains exactly what a Therapist must do to participate in the PQRI program as it relates to fall risk factors. Once [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in DR. MARCIA THOMPSON, DPT, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged APTA.org, Fall Assessment Screening, Fall Risk Assessment, Fall Risk Evaluation, Marcia Thompson, Medicare, pay for performance, Physical Thearpy, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, PQRI | Comments (0)

Why PT’s Are Falling Over Balance; Part 1

April 23, 2009 – 5:28 pm

Earlier in the year on PT Talker, Fran Fowler caught the attention of our listeners when she mentioned new guidelines from Medicare regarding fall risk factors and balance assessments. Specifically, when fall risk factors are identified by the physician, the Dr. must show he or she is doing something to mitigate the problem and work towards a solution. To follow [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in DR. MARCIA THOMPSON, DPT, News, Professional Experts | Also tagged Fall Risk Factor, Falling in the elderly, Marcia Thompson, Medicare, physical therapy, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, PQRI | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Textbook Declared a “Page Turner!”

April 16, 2009 – 5:53 pm

Yes…I am serious. It IS a page turner! When you pick it up for the first time, you will be impressed with the new look and the amount of information packed between the covers. Michelle H. Cameron MD, PT, OCS joins Jeff Worrell to discuss her 3rd edition of Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice. [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in DR. MICHELLE H. CAMERON, MD, PT, News, Professional Experts | Also tagged balance research, Michelle H. Cameron, Oregon Health & Science University, physical agents in Rehabilitation, Physical Therapist, physical therapy textbook, Ultrasound | Comments (0)