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Testing the Effects of Aquatic Therapy on Children with Autism
Posted: 06|17|2009 by DavisPTnetwork Newsletter Connections in Newsletter

PT 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 »
Technology and Patient Self-Management
Posted: 03|13|2009 by Mark Barnes in Patient Management, Technology

In a recent article in the PT Advance Weathering the Storm by Lauren Fritsky (February 5, 2009) she interviewed a number of staff PT's, clinical managers, and owners where the consistent message was that Patients come to Pt sessions les… more »
Will you be going to PT 2009 in Baltimore?
Posted: 05|05|2009 by Margaret Biblis in Career, Education, Events

June is coming which means it’s time to get ready for PT 2009: APTA's Annual Conference & Exhibition at the Baltimore Convention Center. We're going. Are you? If you’re going, Please make a point to stop by the F.A. Davis booth… more »

7 responses to “Will you be going to PT 2009 in Baltimore?”

DavisPTnetwork Project Lead

DavisPTnetwork Project Lead commented on Sat 06|20|2009 at 01:53 PM:
Our deadline for the TV drawing is 6/20/2009. We will be posting the winner on DavisPTnetwork early next week and in the u… more »
The "millennial" student is here
Posted: 04|25|2009 by Stacie Larkin in Education

"Generation differences" has been a popular topic at conferences lately, and these talks are well attended. I believe we are seeing this as the new generation of students are entering our classrooms and clinics. I hav… more »

7 responses to “The "millennial" student is here”

Jim Bellew

Jim Bellew commented on Mon 06|22|2009 at 08:16 AM:
The article was very interesting Stacie, thanks for passing it on. My experience with the 'millennial' students has been i… more »
Giving Back in Guatemala
Posted: 04|20|2009 by DavisPTnetwork Newsletter Connections in Newsletter

PT in the Spotlight: Susan Michlovitz, PT, PhD, CHTEvery year since 2004, a team of volunteer physical therapists, hand therapists, occupational therapists, hand surgeons, and other healthcare providers have traveled to Guatemala with Guatema… more »

3 responses to “Giving Back in Guatemala”

Margaret Biblis

Margaret Biblis commented on Mon 03|01|2010 at 02:46 PM:
The Fund Raiser/CE credits event recently listed is in honor of the Guatemala with Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation (GHH… more »
Quad Strengthening is key following TKR - podcast
Posted: 04|07|2009 by Stacie Larkin in Geriatric PT, Orthopaedics, Research Issues

Just sharing a short video clip and audio podcast on some research happenings at the University of Delaware. Enjoy! more »

1 response to “Quad Strengthening is key following TKR - podcast”

Alisa Curry PT, DPT

Alisa Curry PT, DPT commented on Thu 04|09|2009 at 11:00 AM:
I would absolutely echo the need for strengthening but it is important to emphasize ROM in that initial 4 weeks FIRST. If… more »
Tell a Friend: "Each One, Reach One"
Posted: 03|24|2009 by Margaret Biblis in Career, DPT, Education, Newsletter

Thanks to YOU, DavisPTnetwork is growing quickly. Already we have over 400 members – and more each week. Help us grow. Tell a PT friend.Please reach out to your friends and colleagues and invite one (or more) of them to join. Af… more »
Frustration with some of our profession
Posted: 03|11|2009 by Beth Ennis in Career, Education, Management, Pediatrics, Technology

I recently was chatting with a graduate who was very frustrated. The statement was something along the lines of "Most of my classmates were more professional than my co-workers. It is frustrating to be told that is how it has… more »

2 responses to “Frustration with some of our profession”

Mark Barnes

Mark Barnes commented on Sun 04|12|2009 at 09:08 PM:
Re: technology, I think our profession, at times, breeds it's own sources of frustration. We need to be forward thinking u… more »
Tuning Up Musicians
Posted: 03|09|2009 by DavisPTnetwork Newsletter Connections in Newsletter

PT in the Spotlight: Nicholas Quarrier, PT, DPT, OCSNow in its sixteenth year, the Healthy Musician Workshop - held each summer at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY - offers musicians, along with physical therapists and other healthcare provider… more »

6 responses to “Tuning Up Musicians”

Nick Quarrier MHS PT DPT OCS

Nick Quarrier MHS PT DPT OCS commented on Mon 04|06|2009 at 10:33 AM:
Mark, we do have an on campus clinic and offer weekly screening sessions in order to perform quick "triage-like" evals. A … more »
Insurance Company CEO’s Deserve $4 Million/Year
Posted: 05|07|2009 by Allen Eshmoili, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS in Private Practice, Reimbursement

Ummmm, no! Right now in NY there are two very large insurance issues brewing involving HIP and Blue Cross Blue Shield. First let’s talk about HIP. HIP is the largest insurer in NY. They insure 4 million people statewid… more »