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Outstanding Patient Outcomes Begin with a Great Evaluation

January 9, 2012 – 4:23 pm

Physical therapists put a great deal of time and energy into learning new treatment techniques. But today’s expert believes the best physical therapy begins with a great evaluation. Author of Movement: Functional Movement Systems, Gray Cook, MSPT, OCS, CSCS, RKC, physical therapist at Mountain River Physical Therapy (MRPT) and founder of Functional Movement Systems shares the [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Gray Cook, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged direct access, injury prevention, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

The Motion Doctor iPad App Aims to Prevent Pain

January 27, 2011 – 2:31 pm

Most consumers rely on the expertise of a physical therapist to rehabilitate after an injury or surgery. But many have yet to discover physical therapists can help them avoid injury and unnecessary pain. Today’s expert, Desirea Caucci, PT, DPT, takes pain prevention to the next level with an innovative iPad app designed specifically for consumers [...]

New iPad app for Physical Therapy [ 10:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Products | Also tagged App, APTA, Conshochocken Physical therapy, Desirea Caucci, iPad, iPad app, Jeff Worrell, physical therapy, PT app, rehab app | Comments (2)

Is A Whole Systems Approach the Future of Physical Therapy?

June 10, 2010 – 6:47 am

Understanding the entire story behind an injury or condition can help physical therapists provide better outcomes. Matthew Taylor PT, PhD, owner and founder of Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation Clinic and Method, uses a whole systems approach to evaluate a patient’s body and mind to fully understand the variables impacting a patient’s movement. In one of a [...]

Dynamic approach to Physical Therapy [ 13:17 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques | Also tagged DPT, Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation Clinic, Jeff Worrell, Matthew Taylor PT, physical therapy, PT dynamic approach | Comments (0)

Could Growing Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of Laser Phototherapy Improve Reimbursement?

April 30, 2010 – 6:11 am

Despite the benefits light therapy provides physical therapy patients, this modality is often riddled with reimbursement challenges. As evidence grows supporting the effectiveness of laser phototherapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences Dean Chukuka Enwemeka , PhD, FACSM shares his optimism regarding light therapy reimbursement in the second part of a two-part podcast. Dr. [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Chukuka Enwemeka | Also tagged Chukuka Enwemeka, Jeff Worrell, Laser phototherapy, physical therapy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Comments (0)