January 22, 2009 – 6:38 pm
Gary Gray takes a break from treating patients and lecturing around the world to share his insights, tips and wisdom with Jeff Worrell. Knowledgeable and brilliant are words commonly used to describe Gary, but an accurate description is not complete unless kind, humble and empowering are included. Willing to give his time and share his thoughts freely, patients from coast to coast have benefited from the work of Gary Gray for the past three decades.
The interview starts out with a little history of how he came to coin the phraseology of Chain Reaction and then he shares some helpful techniques you can use with your next patient. Because there was so much to talk about in this episode, Gary graciously agreed to return next week to discuss two of his exciting new programs that he is working on.
Always learning, always improving, always searching for a better way, Gary Gray is setting the example for many to follow. Take away what you can from the next two episodes and we hope you enjoy meeting a Physical Therapy Pioneer.
January 15, 2009 – 7:14 pm
Real TIme Rehab is a new product on the market that offers therapists the ability to record specific exercise routines on a DVD disk for patients to follow along at home. Unlike paper copies of exercise movements or web based programs, RTR uses a TV and DVD player, common features of most home entertainment systems. In the comfort of the living room and away from a computer monitor, the patient can comfortably follow an exercise routine and continue therapy at home.
The custom DVD produced for each patient in just minutes is also a great marketing tool for PT clinics. For the details, join host Jeff Worrell and Jeremy Green for this weeks podcast.
January 12, 2009 – 6:07 pm
Well known speaker and founder of the Chain Reaction Seminars is our guest later this month for the first in a 2 part series. Register now to receive an email when the podcast posts Thursday, January 22nd, 2009. For Therapists in any discipline, Gary gives a great technical hint that you can use with your next patient. Don’t miss learning about his new projects and how he is changing the way clinicians approach their patients.
Part 2 will air January 29, 2009. All podcasts are available on iTunes. For questions: feedback@pttalker.com
January 8, 2009 – 5:10 pm
Everyone knows the Senior population is growing in the United States and medicine is struggling to address their very specific needs. As the population ages they are seeking help for a variety of maladies including locomotion, balance, bed mobility, transfer, etc. Dean Spragia discusses a 14 week strength training program that is specifically geared to this market using specialized weight equipment to achieve documentable outcomes. The study shows
- 81% increase in Leg Press strength
- 39% increase on Triceps
- 53% increase for seated hip flexion
Not only are there benefits to the patients, but also financial benefits to facilities that start a Freedom Through Function program. The Functional Independence Measurement Score, FIM, equates out to a $280,000 yearly cost reduction with 100 participants.
According to Spragia and the study authors, this program contributes to mobility and fall risk reduction. If you are working with a senior population or want to explore the opportunities that might exist, this podcast should be required homework.
To get a copy of the research mentioned, send an email to feedback@pttalker.com.
