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Utrasound versus Diathermy

Andrew Starsky, PT, PhD

June 13, 2012

Are you aware of evidence of the usage of ultrasound versus diathermy?   Read More

  


Relevance of Underwater Ultrasound for the Treatment of Ankles

Andrew Starsky, PT, PhD

June 12, 2012

Do you use underwater ultrasound for ankles?   Read More

  


Statute of Limitations for Billing Dispute with Medicare

Mary R. Daulong, PT, CHC, CHP

June 7, 2012

What is the statute of limitations for billing issues? How long can Medicare come back and audit?   Read More


Informational Sources for an Evidence Based Practice

Stephen C. Allison, PT, PhD

June 4, 2012

What database do you use first to find the information you want?   Read More


The Tuck Jump Assessment in Patients with ACL Tears

Casey Unverzagt, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, SCS, CSCS

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

 


The Use of Therapy Balls In Your Practice

Barton N. Bishop, PT, DPT, SCS, CKTI, CGFI-MP2, CSCS

May 30, 2012

Is there a weight limit for [therapy] balls? Is there a such thing as a bariatric ball?   Read More


Mortality Rates and the Roux-En-Y

Kristi Fregia Rucks, PT

May 25, 2012

Regarding the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, is it correct that the mortality rate has come down?   Read More


Gastric Band Issues

Kristi Fregia Rucks, PT

May 24, 2012

Is it true that the gastric band stretches out over time?   Read More


Question of Reimbursement for Fitness and Wellness Interventions in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Lisa Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS

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


Transitioning Children Back To The Community After Discharge

Lisa Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS

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


Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children

Alicia Fedewa, PhD, NCSP

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


Diagnosis of ADHD

Alicia Fedewa, PhD, NCSP

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


Orthotics for Fractures of the Spine

Amit V Bhanti, CPO

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


Impairments with the Junior Golfer

Maurie Steinley, PT, DSc, SCS

April 23, 2012

Are there typical impairments that you see with the junior golfer?   Read More

 


Competency in IASTM

Shane McClinton, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS

April 23, 2012

How does one become competent in providing effective treatment of IASTM? Is specialized training needed?   Read More


Gender Role in Impairments with Golfers

Maurie Steinley, PT, DSc, SCS

April 9, 2012

Are there gender differences with golfers and the impairments that they present with?   Read More

 


Challenges of Supervision

Angela Sherman, SLP.D.

January 9, 2012

What are some of the challenges to being a good supervisor?   Read More


Performing CRP on a Patient with Subjective BPPV

Faith Akin, Ph.D.

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


Importance of the OASIS in Adult Assessment

Jennifer Loehr, M.A., CCC-SLP

December 22, 2011

What does the acronym OASIS stand for? What is the importance of this assessment?   Read More


Determining When a Patient is Considered "Homebound"

Megan Malone, M.A., CCC-SLP

December 22, 2011

What qualifies someone for homebound status?   Read More


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