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Physical Therapist Addresses Incontinence in New DVD “The Bladder Cure”

April 16, 2010 – 4:22 pm

Approximately 25 million Americans have urinary incontinence and many are afraid to discuss the issue with their doctor. To help patients understand some of the misconceptions and symptoms of urinary incontinence, Karen Sebastian, MSPT developed a DVD entitled “The Bladder Cure.” In today’s podcast, Karen shares information about the exercise and lifestyle program she developed [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques | Also tagged bladder control, Bladder Cure, female urinary control, Jeff Worrell, Karen Sebastian, urinary incontinence | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Practice Uses STAR Program to Help Cancer Survivors Improve Quality of Life

March 27, 2010 – 9:43 am

With nearly 12 million cancer survivors in the United States there is a growing need for oncology rehabilitation services to help patients overcome some of the side effects that can arise from cancer treatment. Today’s podcast features Wendy Price, PT, MS, owner of Healthcore Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio, and the first practice to implement [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques, News | Also tagged Cancer Survivor, Healthcore Physical Therapy, Jeff Worrell, STAR, Wendy Price | Comments (2)

Physical Therapy Students Learn While Giving Back to the Community

March 4, 2010 – 3:59 pm

When students in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program approached the faculty at Widener University to open a community physical therapy clinic, the idea was welcomed with open arms. The Chester Community Physical Therapy Clinic opened on the campus of Widener University in September 2009. Kerstin Palombaro, PT, PhD, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Institute [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in News | Also tagged community clinic, Institute for Physical Therapy Education, Jeff Worrell, Kirstin Palombaro, pro bono physical therapy clinic, Widener University | Comments (1)

Physical Therapist Uses Ultrasound Imaging to Monitor Muscle Activation

February 28, 2010 – 2:08 pm

Ever wonder if your patients are working the right muscles when completing lower back exercises? Ultrasound imaging can provide the information you’re looking for. Ultrasound imaging works as a form of biofeedback to show both physical therapists and their patients how an exercise is working. In today’s podcast, physical therapist and owner of Cedar Hill [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques | Also tagged biofeedback, Cedar Hill Physical Therapy, Jeff Worrell, Paul Weiss PT, ultrasound imaging | Comments (0)