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Have any clinicians given up on ultrasound?
Posted: 05|11|2009 by Stacie Larkin in Modalities, Orthopaedics, Research IssuesThere continues to be a debate over the effectiveness of ultrasound as a modality. Although evidence seems to be indicating that ultrasound has minimal to no effect with improving patient outcomes, we still teach it, and clinicians still… more »
7 responses to “Have any clinicians given up on ultrasound?”
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Testing the Effects of Aquatic Therapy on Children with Autism
Posted: 06|17|2009 by DavisPTnetwork Newsletter Connections in NewsletterPT in the Spotlight: Beth Ennis, PT, EdD, PCS, ATPCan aquatic physical therapy help young children with autism? That's the focus of research led by Beth Ennis, assistant professor of physical therapy at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY… more »
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Online PhD in Physical Therapy
Posted: 06|17|2009 by Carlo Mabilog, PT, DPT, MS in Career, EducationIs anyone familiar with the online PhD program in Physical Therapy from NOVA Southeastern University? I would like your thoughts and comments as to the rigor and strength of its curriculum. Thank you. more »
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National Healthcare Reform
Posted: 08|13|2009 by Allen Eshmoili, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS in Management, Private PracticeDoes our country really need national health care reform? As health care providers we can see that it is necessary, but should we take any plan that's offered?The inherent difficulty any time a government entity wants to take over a pri… more »
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achieving full ROM before strengthening
Posted: 08|19|2009 by donna in OrthopaedicsHaving a debate in our clinic as to how long one should wait until surgical patients can start a strengthening program. Should the therapist wait until full ROM is achieved even if it takes 2 to 3 months to get to full ROM? And what is the pe… more »
2 responses to “achieving full ROM before strengthening”
WILLIAM PEÑA PT, DPT commented on Sat 11|28|2009 at 08:06 AM:
WILLIAM PEÑA PT, DPT
Regarding full ROM following shoulder and/or knee replacement, full ROM is almost never achieved. But I find patients do … more »
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APTA Orthopedic Residency in Philadelphia
Posted: 06|17|2009 by Carlo Mabilog, PT, DPT, MS in Career, Education, OrthopaedicsI am wondering if anyone knows about a developing program in the Philadelphia area on Orthopedic Residency endorsed by the APTA. There are only 2 orthopedic programs that are 1-2 hours away from Philadelphia: Drayer Physical Therapy and… more »
4 responses to “APTA Orthopedic Residency in Philadelphia”
Dean Orvis commented on Fri 08|21|2009 at 01:49 AM:
Dean Orvis
Carlo, I went to residency in Wisconsin after 11 years as a PT. All the extra work, lower pay, longer hours were completel… more »
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Lymphedema certification
Posted: 07|28|2009 by Stacie Larkin in Career, Education, Patient ManagementCan anyone recommend a certification for lymphedema therapy? I have searched the web, but only found a few and am leaning towards a course offered through the Norton School of Lymphatic Studies. Any guidance would be appreciated. more »
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Making a Difference for People in Need, Near and Far
Posted: 07|22|2009 by DavisPTnetwork Newsletter Connections in NewsletterPT in the Spotlight: Jill B. Lattanzi, PT, EdDFor nearly 20 years, physical therapist Jill Lattanzi - Clinical Assistant Professor at Widener University in Chester, PA - has led students in community engagement and service-learning experience… more »
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Congratulations to Maripaz Felix, our LCD HDTV drawing winner!
Posted: 07|20|2009 by DavisPTnetwork Project Lead in EventsAnd, a special thanks to all of you who stopped by our booth at the PT 2009: APTA's Annual Conference & Exhibition in Baltimore... and signed up to become DavisPTnetwork Members. We look forward to reading your blog posts online! more »
1 response to “Congratulations to Maripaz Felix, our LCD HDTV drawing winner!”
DavisPTnetwork Project Lead commented on Tue 07|21|2009 at 10:23 AM:
DavisPTnetwork Project Lead
Congrats Maripaz! more »
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How my new job found me to fulfill my dream plan
Posted: 06|13|2009 by Stacy Fisher in Career, EducationThrough this site, my dream is on its way to fruition. I was contacted here and asked to discuss my future in education. Having been a full-time clinician, I did not know how to begin to transition into becoming faculty.It was thr… more »
2 responses to “How my new job found me to fulfill my dream plan”
DavisPTnetwork Project Lead commented on Tue 07|21|2009 at 01:20 PM:
DavisPTnetwork Project Lead
Stacy, I'm so glad to hear your story about how the site helped improve your career. How's the new job going? more »
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