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Find & Review Apps for Therapists

June 16, 2013 – 6:55 pm

Ever wonder what apps other physical therapists are using to enhance patient outcomes or to stay organized? Today’s guest, Mai Ling Chan, M.S. CCC-SLP, CEO of Yappguru.com has launched an app review site designed to bring therapists together to share details about the physical therapy apps they use. Yapp Guru is a non-biased platform that provides [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Products | Also tagged Advantage Medical, apps for therapists, direct access, DPT, evidence based physical therapy, patient outcomes, physical therapy, physical therapy apps, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (1)

Indiana Residents Gain Direct Access to Physical Therapy on July 1, 2013

June 6, 2013 – 3:55 pm

Currently, Indiana patients wanting to seek physical therapy are required to obtain a prescription or referral from a physician. Beginning July 1, 2013 individuals in Indiana can seek direct access to a physical therapist without a referral. One of the individuals involved with making this change a reality, President of the Indiana chapter of the [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Professional Experts | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, evidence based physical therapy, Healthcare reform, indiana physical therapy, Jeff Worrell, physical therapy, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

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 [...]

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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, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, 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. [...]

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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, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, Paul Gaspar, physical therapy, physical therapy law, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)