December 1, 2013 – 2:44 pm
Physical therapy plays an important role in a variety of settings, including the performing arts. Today’s guest, Ashley Templer, DPT,OCS, MTC and certified Pilates practitioner works at Body Dynamics, Inc. and provides physical therapy services to the Washington Ballet.
A former student dancer at the Washington School of Ballet, working as a physical therapist gives her the opportunity to combine her dance experience with physical therapy. Like many athletes, she notes that much of the knee and foot injuries dancers experience are caused by some issues up the chain. Learn more about how she got involved with working as a physical therapist in the performing arts setting by listening to the full podcast now.
November 9, 2013 – 3:05 pm
Is now the right time to sell your practice? What information should you have ready in the event you receive a phone call from someone interested in buying your practice? This week’s guest, Paul Martin, MPT, CBI, M&AMI, Martin Healthcare Advisors (MHA) founder and president outlines some of the considerations you need to make before deciding to sell your business.
Martin indicates that now is a good time to sell your practice as there are several parties interested in acquiring successful physical therapy clinics. Learn the information you should be prepared to share, how to determine the best offer for your business and the process you should follow when selling your business by listening to full podcast now.
September 26, 2013 – 8:39 pm
In the United States, over 14 million people suffer from some form of coronary artery disease, including congestive heart failure and millions more suffer from pulmonary conditions. Cardiac physical therapy helps individuals overcome some of the limitations patients suffer due to their cardiac or pulmonary conditions. This week’s expert Komal Deokule, PT, MSc PT, CCS, MCSP, MPNZ, MIAP and owner of Vital Physical Therapy shares how her clinic caters to the special needs of cardiac and pulmonary patients.
In her niche practice, Deokule customizes exercise programs to meet the unique situation of every patient. Other conditions such as diabetes, balance issues, and muscular skeletal conditions are also taking into consideration. Learn more about what cardiac physical therapy is and how you can learn more about this type of physical therapy by listening to the full podcast now.
September 19, 2013 – 5:06 pm
There are hundreds of apps out there for physical therapists. But how do you know which apps are the best for your clinic? This week’s expert, Dr. Ben Hando, shares details about a free peer-review medical app site called Medical App Journal.
Embracing a similar approach as peer-reviewed journals, Medical App Journal provides peer reviews of apps. Their aim is to provide a complete comprehensive database of unbiased reviews by medical professionals who use the apps on a daily basis in their clinical practice. Learn more about this free resource by listening the full podcast now.
