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Physical Therapy Program Works to Keep Young Athletes Injury Free

May 17, 2012 – 7:29 pm

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 30 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports in the United States. High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits each year. One physical therapy clinic is working to reverse this trend with an innovative sports screening program. [...]

Anita Davidson Physical Therapy Sports Screenings [ 12:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged Advantage Medical, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, pain relief, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, sports screening | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Helps Athletes Pursue Their Olympic Dreams

May 2, 2012 – 7:41 pm

Many athletes dream of the chance to compete on a world stage at the Olympics. An injury can put the dream out of reach for some athletes. One physical therapist is helping some Olympic hopefuls overcome injuries in their quest for competing in the 2012 Olympic Games. Today’s expert, Colleen Russell, PT, DPT, OCS and [...]

Russell Physical Therapy Olympic Hopefuls [ 15:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Colleen Russell, Professional Experts | Also tagged injury prevention, manipulation, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy athletes, physical therapy Olympics, PT, rehabilitation | 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 [...]

Matt Krings Apple Physical Therapy Fall Prevention Program [ 15:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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, private practice, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

Suspension Trainer Offers Benefits in a Physical Therapy Setting

March 14, 2012 – 12:37 pm

There are a number of tools available to help your patients recover and return to the activities they enjoy. One is a system commonly found in training settings and quickly becoming a staple in physical therapy clinics. The TRX Suspension Trainer uses an individual’s weight to complete a variety of exercises. Joshua Funk, DPT, CSCS [...]

Dr. Joshua Funk TRX Suspension Trainer [ 9:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Joshua Funk, New or Interesting Products, Professional Experts | Also tagged ACL injury, direct access, injury prevention, injury recovery, Jeff Worrell, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy tools, PT, rehabilitation, resistance exercises, surgery recovery, suspension trainer | Comments (0)