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My Client Tested at 5 out of 5. Now What?
September 6, 2012
If a client tests out at a 5 out of 5 for hip strength on a manual muscle test, but you still have concerns that there are needs that should to be addressed, what are other tests that you can perform... Read More
Sports Orthopedics
Satisfying the Active Participation Rule When Working with PTAs
August 27, 2012
If a patient sees a Physical Therapy Assistant for four weeks in an aquatic setting, does the PT have to see the patient in the aquatic setting at least once in that timeframe to satisfy the active pa... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Therapy Assistants and the Discharge Summary
August 23, 2012
On a discharge summary, may the Physical Therapist Assistant who has been treating the patient participate in writing the report or does the Physical Therapist need to do this themselves? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
How Can Clinicians Get Involved in Research?
August 21, 2012
If a clinician without research experience has a clinical research question, how would you recommend that this clinician go about starting up a research study? How would they get in touch with someon... Read More
Research
Can Flawed Research Articles Get Published?
August 15, 2012
Do research articles that are flawed get published? Read More
Research Professional Issues and Compliance
The Lifespan of a Wheelchair Cushion
August 3, 2012
Many facilities maintain an inventory of wheelchair cushions in their storage closets. Some of those cushions have been there for quite some time. How do you know that they are still going to properl... Read More
Orthopedics Neurology Home Health Geriatrics Acute Care
Wheelchair Positioning for the Bariatric Patient
August 2, 2012
What is the optimal wheelchair positioning for obese individuals with a majority of their weight around their hips? Are there specific positioning techniques to utilize so that they can assist with p... Read More
Orthopedics Home Health Geriatrics Acute Care
Billing for an Eval and Exercise in the Same Session
July 27, 2012
If you evaluate a patient and in the same day issue an exercise program in which you educate, demonstrate and have them repeat it, can you bill for the eval and an exercise code if you spend at least... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Using Clinical Prediction Rules in your Practice
July 25, 2012
For what other areas or diagnoses have CPRs (Clinical Prediction Rules) been developed? Read More
Research Professional Issues and Compliance
Hybresis Versus Traditional Iontophoresis
July 18, 2012
Is there a difference in outcomes with Hybresis versus traditional iontophoresis? Read More
Sports Orthopedics
Running with an Injury
July 17, 2012
When you are treating an injured runner, do you have them stop or limit their running? Read More
Sports Orthopedics
Golfing After a Total Hip Replacement
July 6, 2012
In regard to the need for internal rotation of the hip during a golf swing, do you have any ideas for clients with total hip replacements and the restrictions that are in place after the replacement? Read More
Sports Orthopedics
Returning to Golf After a Shoulder Replacement
July 5, 2012
Have you had patients who are status post shoulder replacement return to golf? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Improved Jumping Skills in Athletes
June 29, 2012
How do you teach a basketball player to improve their jump? Read More
Sports Orthopedics
To Brace or Not to Brace with ACL Tears
June 27, 2012
Do athletes in your clinic wear ACL braces for exercise during your therapy sessions? Read More
Sports Orthopedics
Use of the Gross Motor Function Classification System
June 20, 2012
Could the GMFCS be used to help determine if an invasive surgical procedure should be tried? Read More
Pediatrics
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder in the Pediatric Population
June 18, 2012
Do you ever have pediatric patients with symptoms of TMD? Read More
Pediatrics Orthopedics
Exam and Treatment of a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Client
June 15, 2012
How long does it typically take to complete a TMD exam and what is the typical number of visits for seeing these patients? Read More
Orthopedics
Utrasound versus Diathermy
June 13, 2012
Are you aware of evidence of the usage of ultrasound versus diathermy? Read More
Sports Orthopedics Acute Care
Relevance of Underwater Ultrasound for the Treatment of Ankles
June 12, 2012
Do you use underwater ultrasound for ankles? Read More
Sports Orthopedics Acute Care