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Physical Therapy Outlook for 2014

December 11, 2013 – 7:44 pm

It’s difficult to predict what the true impact of the Affordable Care Act will have on physical therapy. To share his thoughts on the future of physical therapy, Josh Bailey, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CPed recently joined PT Talker. Dr. Bailey is co-owner, president and CEO for Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia. Bailey sees physical therapists [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Josh Bailey, DPT, Professional Experts | Also tagged APTA, direct access, evidence based physical therapy, Healthcare reform, injury recovery, Josh Bailey DPT, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, private practice, rehabilitation, reimbursement | Comments (3)

Physical Therapist Keeps Dancers Dancing

December 1, 2013 – 2:44 pm

Physical therapy plays an important role in a variety of settings, including the performing arts. Today’s guest, Ashley Templer, DPT,OCS, MTC and certified Pilates practitioner works at Body Dynamics, Inc. and provides physical therapy services to the Washington Ballet. A former student dancer at the Washington School of Ballet, working as a physical therapist gives her the opportunity [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Ashley Templer DPT OCS MTC, Professional Experts | Also tagged body dynamics, injury prevention, injury recovery, manipulation, pain relief, patient outcomes, performing arts physical therapy, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy ballet, physical therapy dancers, Pilates, private practice, rehabilitation, strength training | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Designed for Cardiac, Pulmonary Patients

September 26, 2013 – 8:39 pm

In the United States, over 14 million people suffer from some form of coronary artery disease, including congestive heart failure and millions more suffer from pulmonary conditions. Cardiac physical therapy helps individuals overcome some of the limitations patients suffer due to their cardiac or pulmonary conditions. This week’s expert Komal Deokule, PT, MSc PT, CCS, MCSP, [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Komal Deokule, Professional Experts, PT MSc PT CCS | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, cardiac physical therapy, direct access, evidence based physical therapy, insurance billing, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, private practice, pulmonary physical therapy, rehabilitation | Comments (1)

Resource Makes it Easier to Find the Right Apps for Your Practice

September 19, 2013 – 5:06 pm

There are hundreds of apps out there for physical therapists. But how do you know which apps are the best for your clinic? This week’s expert, Dr. Ben Hando, shares details about a free peer-review medical app site called Medical App Journal. Embracing a similar approach as peer-reviewed journals, Medical App Journal provides peer reviews [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Ben Hando PT DSc | Also tagged medical apps, peer review apps, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy apps, private practice, rehab | Comments (0)