Tag Archives: physical therapy

New Website Helps Patients Find Physical Therapists

August 5, 2010 – 2:50 pm

Every day consumers turn to the internet to research health issues and find health care providers.  To make it easier for consumers to find a physical therapist in their area and complete prescribed exercises correctly, Shawn Rankin, PT, developed two websites that cater to physical therapists, consumers and physicians. He shares the details about these [...]

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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 [...]

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Physical Therapist Embraces Technology to Educate Consumers

June 4, 2010 – 8:16 am

Do consumers really understand all the benefits physical therapy can provide?  One physical therapist believes a little education can go a long way. In this week’s podcast, Monique Serpas, PT shares the ways social media, a blog or website can help consumers find the information they need to gain a better understanding of physical therapy [...]

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Dr. Kase Shares Inspiration Behind Kinesio® Tape

May 27, 2010 – 5:03 pm

Watch any sporting event and you may spot an athlete adorning the bright-colored stripes of Kinesio tape. The tape is more than an attention getter, it also works to help relieve pain and inflammation.  Kinesio® Tex Tape has also become an essential tool in many physical therapist’s toolbox. The inventor of the Kinesio Taping® technique [...]

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