Approximately 25 million Americans have urinary incontinence and many are afraid to discuss the issue with their doctor. To help patients understand some of the misconceptions and symptoms of urinary incontinence, Karen Sebastian, MSPT developed a DVD entitled “The Bladder Cure.” In today’s podcast, Karen shares information about the exercise and lifestyle program she developed to help individuals deal with the symptoms of an overactive bladder and urinary incontinence.
The DVD is intended to provide individuals with a first line self care approach to address their incontinence symptoms. It also serves as an educational tool that can accompany a physical therapy home program. Tune in now to learn more about ways physical therapists can help patients address urinary incontinence and bladder control symptoms.
Physical therapists looking to expand their services and gain a competitive edge may find the solution in clinical specialization. H. Steven Sadowsky, PT, RRT, MS, CCS, Assistant Professor and Associate Chair for Professional Education at Northwestern University, recently discussed clinical specialization at the opening ceremony of the APTA 2010 Combined Sections Meeting. Today, he shares with P.T. Talker some of the advantages and disadvantages he has realized by obtaining clinical specialization.
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) clinical specialization program allows physical therapists to build upon their professional education and experience to gain greater knowledge in a specific area of practice. There are 8 areas of specialization that the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) certifies including Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports and Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Listen now to learn more about the benefits of clinical specialist certification.
With nearly 12 million cancer survivors in the United States there is a growing need for oncology rehabilitation services to help patients overcome some of the side effects that can arise from cancer treatment. Today’s podcast features Wendy Price, PT, MS, owner of Healthcore Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio, and the first practice to implement the Oncology Rehab Partner’s STAR (Survivorship, Training and Rehab) Program. This new program was developed to help physical therapy clinics, cancer care centers and hospitals provide effective oncology rehabilitation services to cancer survivors.
The STAR Program is evidence and functional based with standardized practices physical therapists and other medical professionals can use to help cancer survivors. Listen now to find out more about the STAR Program and the role physical therapy plays in oncology rehabilitation.
