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Making a Difference in the Lives of Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries

April 24, 2013 – 8:54 pm

In the United States, 250,000 Americans have a spinal cord injury. Today’s expert shares the results of a study that found activity-based rehabilitative strategies can play an important role in promoting physical integrity and functional recovery, even when implemented years after an injury. John W. McDonald,M.D., Ph.D.is the Director of the International Center for Spinal [...]

Research Findings for Spinal Cord Inuries [ 14:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in John W. McDonald MD PhD, Professional Experts | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, fes cycling, functional electrical stimulation, injury prevention, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, PT, rehabilitation, research, spinal cord injury | Comments (0)

Working to Defend the Profession of Physical Therapy

April 17, 2013 – 7:47 pm

Some physical therapists not only meet the needs of their patients but also work for the greater good of the profession. One of those physical therapists is today’s guest. Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, CCS, Owner of Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy and President of Independent Physical Therapists of California recently discussed legislative issues with PT Talker. [...]

Advocating for Physical Therapy [ 14:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, Professional Experts | Also tagged Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, independent physical therapy, patient outcomes, Paul Gaspar, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy law, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

Reforming the Payment System for Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

April 11, 2013 – 4:58 pm

The APTA has been working on a plan to reform payment for outpatient physical therapy services to enhance quality of care, recognize and promote clinical judgment and communicate the value of physical therapy services. To achieve these goals, the APTA has developed a proposed payment model for outpatient services. The alternative payment system (APS) is [...]

Physical Therapy Classification and Payment System [ 16:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Carmen Elliott, News | Also tagged ACO, alternative payment systems, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, patient outcomes, pay for performance, payment reform, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy alternative payment system, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (3)

Advocating for Physical Therapy

March 27, 2013 – 10:09 pm

Uncertainty remains a part of today’s health care climate. Today’s guest is doing his part to make sure physical therapy remains top of mind for members of his community and nationwide. Dr. Michael Nula is a Physical Therapist and Owner of Elite Physical Therapy in Rhode Island. Elite Physical Therapy was voted “Best Physical Therapy [...]

Dr Michael Nula Elite Physical Therapy [ 13:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr Michael Nula, Professional Experts | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, insurance billing, patient outcomes, physical therapy, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement | Comments (2)