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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
Statute of Limitations for Billing Dispute with Medicare
June 7, 2012
What is the statute of limitations for billing issues? How long can Medicare come back and audit? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Informational Sources for an Evidence Based Practice
June 4, 2012
What database do you use first to find the information you want? Read More
Research
The Tuck Jump Assessment in Patients with ACL Tears
May 31, 2012
Do you perform these tests [Tuck Jump Assessment] with patients who have decided not to have ACL repair? Where they have had a small tear that was not repaired. Read More
Sports Orthopedics
The Use of Therapy Balls In Your Practice
May 30, 2012
Is there a weight limit for [therapy] balls? Is there a such thing as a bariatric ball? Read More
Orthopedics
Mortality Rates and the Roux-En-Y
May 25, 2012
Regarding the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, is it correct that the mortality rate has come down? Read More
Acute Care
Gastric Band Issues
May 24, 2012
Is it true that the gastric band stretches out over time? Read More
Acute Care
Question of Reimbursement for Fitness and Wellness Interventions in Children With Cerebral Palsy
May 16, 2012
Did you have any trouble with reimbursement for fitness and wellness interventions to assist the child in participating in wrestling? Read More
Pediatrics