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 the vast array of red cords and pulleys. But Dr. Simon became a believer of the benefits of Redcord the first time he saw the system in action. He states the cords support parts of the body much like you would if you had another therapists working with you. The cords provide support while a physical therapist works with patient to help restore pain-free movement patterns and helps reestablish normal coordination to neuromuscular pathways. Listen to the full podcast now to learn more.
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.
To address the changing health care environment and the needs of an aging population, Staples sees physical therapists moving away from traditional referral based medicine and moving towards a more preventative role. The expertise of physical therapists makes them well-positioned to design programs to fit the unique needs of seniors wanting to remain healthy, get active or improve quality of life. One of the key focuses in the APTA Section of Geriatrics is developing some clinical practice guidelines as well as creating informational web pages for consumers highlighting the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. Learn more about other APTA Geriatric Section initiatives and why you should get involved by listening to the full podcast now.
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. In this podcast, Anita Davidson PT, President and CEO of Creative Rehab shares details about their program designed to help individuals enhance their play and reduce their risk of injuries.
Both junior high and high school students utilize the Creative Rehab sports screen programming. The 30-minute sports screening is done free of charge and looks at the ability of an athlete to control his body through a variety of movements. Athletes will often come to her clinic and state their muscles are tight. Davidson finds the reason for the tightness is often more of a strength and stability issue than a lack of flexibility. Listen now to learn more about this innovative physical therapy sports screening program and Davidson’s outlook on the future of physical therapy.
As physical therapists, we’re used to treating knee, back or shoulder injuries. But when it comes to health interventions or preventive care, there is room for improvement according to a recent study. Today’s expert, Diane Jette PT, DSc, M.S. is the professor of rehabilitation and movement science and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science at the University of Vermont. She shares the observations made during a study recently done with Dianne V. Jewell.
The study, Use of Quality Indicators in Physical Therapist Practice: An Observational Study found that physical therapists may not always see themselves as providers of primary or secondary prevention services. The study also found that patient management strategies associated with preventive care for patients with diabetes or obesity were sometimes perceived as relatively unimportant or burdensome. Learn why it’s critical to play a stronger role in preventative care and health interventions by listening to the full podcast now.
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.
