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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
Transitioning Children Back To The Community After Discharge
May 14, 2012
For the long-term patient with limited yearly visits, after the 12 weeks of strength training, how are you transitioning the child back to the community who will not be having active therapy services? Read More
Pediatrics
Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children
May 14, 2012
What signs would a therapist see in child with development coordination disorder? Are there other school-related problems the child may have? Read More
Pediatrics
Diagnosis of ADHD
May 10, 2012
What are the criteria for diagnosis of ADHD? If a therapists suspects a student has ADHD and is not currently diagnosed what would you recommend? Read More
Pediatrics
Orthotics for Fractures of the Spine
May 8, 2012
Are there differences in the types of braces you chose based on age or fracture type? What is the most common orthosis you use? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Impairments with the Junior Golfer
April 23, 2012
Are there typical impairments that you see with the junior golfer? Read More
Sports Orthopedics
Competency in IASTM
April 23, 2012
How does one become competent in providing effective treatment of IASTM? Is specialized training needed? Read More
Orthopedics
Gender Role in Impairments with Golfers
April 9, 2012
Are there gender differences with golfers and the impairments that they present with? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Challenges of Supervision
January 9, 2012
What are some of the challenges to being a good supervisor? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Performing CRP on a Patient with Subjective BPPV
December 22, 2011
Can you tell me if there are any contraindications for performing a canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) maneuver on a patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) -like symptoms who pre... Read More
Neurology
Importance of the OASIS in Adult Assessment
December 22, 2011
What does the acronym OASIS stand for? What is the importance of this assessment? Read More
Home Health
Determining When a Patient is Considered "Homebound"
December 22, 2011
What qualifies someone for homebound status? Read More
Home Health