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Learning from Mistakes Provides Strong Benefits for Stroke Patients

June 22, 2012 – 9:55 am

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, there are over four million stroke survivors in the U.S. Of those stroke survivors only a third received any form of rehab, according to a 2005 Washington Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Telephone Survey. For the stroke survivors that seek rehab, there’s new research that shows [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. George Hornby, Professional Experts, Uncategorized | Also tagged DPT, mistake training, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, PT, rehab treadmill, rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, Stronger After Stroke, walking after stroke | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Using the Redcord System

June 13, 2012 – 7:56 pm

Many of you have likely heard about or seen the Redcord system in action. To discuss the benefits of this unique cord therapy system, Redcord certified physical therapist and owner of Manhattan Physical Therapy, Dr. Joseph Simon joins PT Talker in today’s podcast. A quick look at the system and one is often puzzled by [...]

Redcord Physical Therapy [ 14:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr Joseph Simon PT, Professional Experts | Also tagged Healthcare reform, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, manipulation, pain relief, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, private practice, PT, Redcord, rehabilitation, strength training | Comments (0)

Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population

May 25, 2012 – 5:40 pm

Beginning on January 1st, 2011 over 10,000 Baby Boomers will reach the age of 65 each and every day. This daily trend continues for the next 19 years. To discuss the role physical therapists play in keeping seniors healthy and active, the President of the APTA Section of Geriatrics, William Staples, PT, DHS, GCS joins PT Talker. [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Professional Experts, William Staples PT | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, DPT, geriatircs, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy for seniors, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, strength training | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Program Works to Keep Young Athletes Injury Free

May 17, 2012 – 7:29 pm

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 30 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports in the United States. High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits each year. One physical therapy clinic is working to reverse this trend with an innovative sports screening program. [...]

Anita Davidson Physical Therapy Sports Screenings [ 12:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged Advantage Medical, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, sports screening, strength training | Comments (0)