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Gary Gray Coming to PT TALKER January 22nd, 2009

January 12, 2009 – 6:07 pm

Well known speaker and founder of the Chain Reaction Seminars is our guest later this month for the first in a 2 part series. Register now to receive an email when the podcast posts Thursday, January 22nd, 2009. For Therapists in any discipline, Gary gives a great technical hint that you can use with your next patient. Don’t [...]

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in GARY GRAY, PT, News, Professional Experts | Also tagged Chain Reaction Seminar, Closed Chain Kinetic, Gary Gray, Gray Institute | Comments (0)

Why Every PT Should be Thinking About The Senior Market

January 8, 2009 – 5:10 pm

Everyone knows the Senior population is growing in the United States and medicine is struggling to address their very specific needs. As the population ages they are seeking help for a variety of maladies including locomotion, balance, bed mobility, transfer, etc. Dean Spragia discusses a 14 week strength training program that is specifically geared to this [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques | Also tagged balance, bed mobility, Dean Spragia, fall risk reduction, nursing home, occupational therapy, physical therapy, senior wellness, strength training, tensile muscle strength | Comments (0)

Manipulation and Why Does The Legislature Care?

December 24, 2008 – 9:55 am

Dr. Ken Olson and Jeff Worrell discuss the medical profession turf battles that are taking place over manipulation. Chiropractors and Physical Therapists both are trained in the technique, but the two groups have very different views on who “should” practice manipulation. Dr. Olson gives sage advice to new therapists as well as old ones about [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in DR. KEN OLSEN, DPT, News, Professional Experts | Also tagged chiropractor, direct access, healthcare lobbyist, Ken Olson, manipulation, physical therapy, scope of practice | Comments (0)

Fran Fowler Explores the Future of Healthcare….Part 2

December 19, 2008 – 3:52 pm

Part 2 of our discussion with Healthcare Consultant Fran Fowler centered around how Physical Therapists can capitalize on the new Pay For Performance standards that will go into effect. Doctors are required to send patients for a gait and balance evaluation to an outpatient facility if the patient answers in the affirmative to specific questions. Physical Therapists [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, News, Professional Experts | Also tagged CMS, Fran Fowler, functional gain, insurance industry, pay for performance, physical therapy | Comments (0)