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Physical Therapy Helps Athletes Pursue Their Olympic Dreams

May 2, 2012 – 7:41 pm

Many athletes dream of the chance to compete on a world stage at the Olympics. An injury can put the dream out of reach for some athletes. One physical therapist is helping some Olympic hopefuls overcome injuries in their quest for competing in the 2012 Olympic Games. Today’s expert, Colleen Russell, PT, DPT, OCS and [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Colleen Russell, Professional Experts | Also tagged injury prevention, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy athletes, physical therapy Olympics, PT, rehabilitation, strength training | 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, Jeff Worrell, Ken Olson, physical therapy, scope of practice | Comments (0)

Does The State Chapter Really Work For Me?

October 20, 2008 – 10:09 am

As the 80/20 rule goes, 20% of the members of any organization do 80% of the work. That certainly is true at the state level of the American Physical Therapy Association in Indiana. A small goup of dedicated Physical Therapists work hard each year to promote and advance the causes necessary to insure the wellbeing of all physical therapists. [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in News | Also tagged APTA, direct access, Emily Slaven, Indiana physical therapy association, Jeff Worrell, Jerry Smith | Comments (0)