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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 [...]

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

Fighting for Better Direct Access to Physical Therapy

April 25, 2012 – 5:21 pm

Direct access doesn’t always mean patient’s have complete access to physical therapy. In states like Illinois, direct access means individuals have the right to go see a physical therapist for an evaluation without a doctor’s referral, but they must have a referral to get any treatment. One person advocating for better direct access in Illinois [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Professional Experts | Also tagged Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, direct access, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, legislative, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

A Proactive Approach to Prevent Falls

April 4, 2012 – 8:14 pm

According to the CDC, falls among older adults cost the U.S. healthcare system over $23 billion in 2005. To combat this alarming statistic, Apple Physical Therapy has implemented a Fall Prevention Program. To discuss their program, Matthew Krings, PT, MPT, OCS, and Clinic Manager of Apple Physical Therapy in Kirkland, Washington recently joined PT Talker. The comprehensive [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Matthew Krings, Professional Experts | Also tagged fall prevention, gait analysis, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, strength training | Comments (0)