One of the challenges physical therapists face is often times patients don’t realize that they have the right to choose the physical therapists they see. To combat this, the Sports and Physical Therapy Center in Eureka, Missouri, launched an educational campaign: “It’s Your Choice.” Joining us today is the expert behind the campaign, Sean Quinn, Physical Therapist and Owner of Sports and Physical Therapy Center.
Missouri is not a direct access state and POTS are illegal. But more hospitals are offering physical therapy services. The campaign is designed to let patients know they have a choice on where they get physical therapy services and at the same time educate patients about the value of physical therapy. Early response to the campaign has been positive. The clinic has seen an increase in screenings and found that their community has a greater understanding of the benefits of physical therapy.
The Sports and Physical Therapy Center is also a member of Rehab1 Network, a network of 19 facilities that provide outpatient rehabilitation to referred patients throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area with a home health agency specializing in orthopedic care.
To learn more about the “It’s Your Choice” campaign, listen to the full podcast now.
Interactive gaming systems have been shown to offer rehabilitative benefits to patients. This week’s experts, Spencer Hutchins, Co-Founder and CEO and Anang Chokshi, Lead PT of Reflexion Health, Inc., recently took a moment to speak with us at APTA CSM. They shared details about how their software works with Microsoft’s Kinect system to help patients correctly complete prescribed exercise and offer physical therapists a tool for tracking and measuring a patient’s progress.
The prescription-based software uses a camera with the Microsoft Kinect system so the clinician can actually see patients doing their exercises at home. The data collected gives physical therapists some feedback and information to help physical therapists provide additional guidance and help to patients.
Social media offers the perfect platform for physical therapists to stay informed, engage with peers, discover the latest physical therapy news and share the benefits of physical therapy. This week’s expert does exactly that. You may know her as @SnippetPhysTher on Twitter. In this informative podcast, Selena Horner, PT, MS, GCS, ATC shares how social media can benefit your practice. She’s also a regular blogger on Evidence in Motion and owner Red Cedar Physical Therapy.
Selena first turned to social media as a medium to share information and bounce ideas off other physical therapists. She uses social networks to share content that she thinks will benefit others. Before jumping into social media, Selena recommends first understanding what you want to use social media for.
Listen to the full podcast now to discover the tools she uses to maximize social media to share information and connect with other physical therapists.
In the second of two podcasts focused on providing work injury solutions, Larry D. Briand, MS, PT, ATC, Founder & CEO of Rehab Management Solutions and Connie Ziccarelli, Principal and Chief Operations Officer share the benefits of industrial rehab.
The United States Department of Labor estimates that employers pay almost $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs. A work injury program can help reduce those costs. The Rehab Management Solutions injury prevention program saved a corporate client over $670,000 in a six year period. In the injury screening program, they did over 285 screens at one employer and 95% were resolved without the need for additional care. The benefits to employers extend beyond cost.
The key to success behind a work rehab program is to keep employers in the communication loop. Get the buy-in from the employer and case managers early and physical therapists need to provide ongoing updates to the employer and case manager. Ziccarelli believes it is truly a partnership between the employer, employee, case manager and the clinician.
Learn more about the benefits of industrial rehab for employers and employees alike by listening to the full podcast now.
One of the challenges physical therapists face is often times patients don’t realize that they have the right to choose the physical therapists they see. To combat this, the Sports and Physical Therapy Center in Eureka, Missouri, launched an educational campaign: “It’s Your Choice.” Joining us today is the expert behind the campaign, Sean Quinn, Physical Therapist and Owner of Sports and Physical Therapy Center.
