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Momentum Growing on Therapy Cap Issue
As a growing number of Medicare patients begin reaching the $1,860 therapy cap, APTA’s efforts on Capitol Hill to stop the cap are gaining media attention and key supporters in Congress.An article in Wednesday’s Hill, which features APTA, describes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ instructions on the options...
Calls and emails continue to pour into APTA from members wanting to volunteer or assist in some way with the disaster relief efforts in Haiti. In response, APTA has created a new Web page – www.apta.org/haiti -- to serve as a clearinghouse for current information on ways to provide...
Amid the recent media coverage of the need for evidence-based information, a story in the American Medical News caught my eye. The story reported on a survey of primary care doctors, which found that 65% of them search the Web more than once a day to gather health, medical or...
We are all deeply saddened by the immense destruction and loss of life we’re seeing and hearing about following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The challenges the Haitians face are astounding and truly difficult to fathom. They desperately need help and I know many APTA members are eager to provide...
A Tricky Situation: NY Times Article Spurs Emotional Response
This week’s “Treat Me, but No Tricks Please,” article in The New York Times has elicited a wide range of emotions throughout the profession – and probably more emails to my inbox on any one topic than I’ve received in recent years. While many of you are angry at the...
A lot can happen in a year… it has been a truly incredible one.APTA made some impressive strides in 2009, launching a number of new initiatives and remaining a healthy and sound organization despite a shaky economy. None of this would be possible without the support of our members.And...
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How You Can Make The Home Safe
Falls in the elderly are the leading cause of fatal as well as non fatal injuries. Thirty percent of people over the age of 65 will fall each year. Sixty percent......
Has Therapy Become Too "Hands Off?"
After speaking to a patient the other day, it was conveyed that she felt her therapy sessions had become too "hands off." After being taught an exercise this patient......
Rehab Exercise of the Week - Straight Leg Raise
The straight leg raise is an excellent exercise to strengthen the muscles of the hip. It is one of the first exercises done after hip or knee replacement surgery. The......
Participating in a Home Exercise Program
We recently discussed the importance of participating in a home exercise program as an essential part of an excellent rehabilitation outcome. So now we want to know, are you......
Initial recommendations after back injury described a period of bed rest for recovery time. This however, is no longer viewed as beneficial in the healing process. By being......
Rehabilitation Exercise of the Week - Hamstring Stretch
The hamstrings are the large muscle group located on the back of the thigh region. They work together to bend the knee as well as extend the hip. The hamstrings are......
MikeReinold.com - A Blog for Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Sports Medicine
Who Wants to Play Simon Says? Reinold/Cressey DVD Update
Just wanted to send out an update that Eric Cressey and I are getting close to releasing our DVD from our Testing, Treating, and Training the Shoulder Seminar. We are putting the final touches on it now but thought I would share some of the shots from the DVD ...
New Webinar - Assessing Asymmetry in Overhead Athletes
For those of you that missed my presentation at the 2010 ASMI Injuries in Baseball Course a couple of weeks ago, you are in luck! I will be conducting my next webinar this Wednesday night and present my talk on “Assessing Asymmetry in Overhead Athletes – Does Asymmetry Mean Pathology.”...
I recently did a fun interview with Rachael Lowe at Physiospot.com. The interview was fun and thought you may enjoy reading about my answers about my current job and projects. Check it out --> Mike Reinold Interview with Physiospot For those that don’t know Rachael Lowe, she is...
2010 Sports Rehab to Sports Performance Teleseminar
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up regarding a great, and FREE, teleseminar being conducted over at SportsRehabExpert.com. The 2010 Sports Rehab to Sports Performance Teleseminar consist of 9 telephone interviews/discussions by some amazing expert physical therapists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and chiropractors. I will also be...
Meet Me at the ASMI Injury in Baseball Course
To all my readers that will also be at the annual ASMI Injuries in Baseball course in Birmingham, AL this week, come join me and say hello! I’ll make myself available at the attendee reception at the end of the first day. Always a good time to mingle with...
The below list is my upcoming speaking engagements. Unfortunately, my day job doesn't let me travel as much as I once did. I can’t attend all the national meetings and conduct CEU courses as much as I used to. However, I still do travel and speak at...
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Adding Pilates to your Private Practice
Pilates Power. From Physical Therapy Products Magazine, October 2008. by Daniel Wilson More and mor...
Happy Friday! Does anyone else this week just dragged on?? This morning I headed to the gym for a ni...
Viva Cuba!! Six Cuban Rehabilitation Wards Offer their Services in Haiti Port-au-Prince, Feb 1 (acn)...
ActivCore® Fast Track Basic and Intermediate Courses at Pilates on Fifth
Kimberly and Katherine Corp taught 4 intensive days of ActivCore® training to Pilates professionals,...
Chancellor Lee Adams- 10 Years Later Remember that coward-ass Rae Carruth who hired a hitman...
Acupuncture - An Effective Way to Eliminate Pain
Acupuncture is a traditional method of treatment for relieving pain by means of inserting fine, hair...
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Youth Soccer - Higher Injury Rates
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a report on injuries in youth soccer. Soccer has a higher injury rate than many other contact sports such as basketball, rugby and even football in some studies. Players that are less than 15 years of age had a higher injury rate. Indoor...
Occupational therapists have long known the benefits of a child developing hand dominance. A new study published in Pediatrics reports on children with mixed handedness. A longitudinal study was performed in Northern Finland on 7871 children ages 7 and 8 and then 16 years old. The results indicated that...
Digital Magazine from Your Therapy Source Feb 2010
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Want to change a child's eating habits and behaviors in school? Perhaps try scheduling recess before lunch. There have been several studies done that indicate recess before lunch results in improved behaviors, calmer students, less trips to the school nurse and healthier eating habits. Read the full...
The Journal of Pediatrics published research on 1989, 5th, 7th and 9th graders in California. Students with lower aerobic fitness and higher body mass index scored lower on standardized tests in math, reading and language. This held true even after controlling for parent education and other co variates.More and more...
Pharmacologic Treatment of Spasticity in CP
Neurology published a special article to evaluate the use of pharmacologic treatments for spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. The multidisciplinary panel reviewed articles from from 1966 through 2008. The panel concluded that Botulinum toxin type A was found to be generally safe although the FDA is currently...
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation News
New, Targeted Pain Medicine Delivery Systems May Reduce Costs Long...
Main Category: Pain / Anesthetics Also Included In: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Estimates of pain care treatment costs exceed $1 billion annually in the United States....
Elkins Pain Rehabilitation Opening Physical Therapy School In Haiti
Dr. Samuel Roberts has a practice in Elkins, but he also provides basic medical care in Haiti, where he helped build two clinics....
Treatment for Pelvic Floor Weakness Varies
Women have the option of physical therapy to surgery. February 3, 2010 DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What do I need to know about pelvic floor weakness? How is it treated? ANSWER: For many women, pelvic problems begin with a feeling that something "down there" has fallen out of place....
Your choices concerning knee replacement surgery
Arthritis in your knees is making life difficult. Simple tasks like walking and climbing steps may be a challenge....
Autonomic dysreflexia and myocardial ischemia
E-mail: krassioukov@icord.org Received 2 September 2009; Revised 6 December 2009; Accepted 9 December 2009; Published online 2 February 2010....
Decreased muscle strength predicts functional impairments in older adults
Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling in older adults, according to an observational study published in the January issue of Physical Therapy , the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association ....
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Physical Therapists Offer Snow Shovelers Advice To Avoid Injuries
As the Mid-Atlantic states brace for another bout of winter weather expected to produce a heavy amount of snowfall, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is offering tips on how to properly shovel snow to minimize the risk of injury......
Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) Reports Benefits Of Craft Kit Therapy
Nearly 90 percent of HHV craft kit users report physical and mental improvements as a direct result of craft-kit therapy. Craft kits are an important rehabilitative tool used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to restore coordination and impaired motor skills, improve attention spans and concentration, and relax frayed...
Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments In Older Adults
Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study published in the January issue of Physical Therapy, (PTJ) the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)......
Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments In Older Adults
Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study published in the January issue of Physical Therapy , (PTJ) the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)......
APTA Calls On Congress To Restore Access To Rehabilitative Services For Medicare Beneficiaries
Congress must act immediately to restore access to rehabilitative services for Medicare beneficiaries as many senior citizens and people with disabilities are nearing arbitrary limits (also known as therapy caps) on services provided by physical therapists and other health care providers in outpatient health care settings, says the American Physical...
Smooth And Integrated Movement Patterns Can Help Individuals With Back Pain
Many people with back pain do not know what is causing it and they do not receive effective treatment, but learning to move in a more integrated way makes a big difference, reveals research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden......
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A quiet riot is occurring in the state of Washington. Thanks to Dr. Bob Boyles for this update. The Physical Therapy Association of Washington State (PTWA) held their Legislative Impact Day at the state capitol in Olympia on January 28th.......
Join John Childs and Rob Wainner for a webinar on March 2nd, 2010 at 7pm CT to learn how you can make your own impact on the PT profession and jump start your career. Click here for more details....
My All PT’s are Crooks satirical post generated some comments and caused an overload to my email inbox. The overwhelming response was positive and most found humor in it. Many shared with me interesting and compelling stories of their experiences......
They appear to be hanging tough on Anthem-their state’s largest insurance companies recent attempt to disintermediate a physical therapy network and give all PT’s a “take it or leave it” contract of up to a max $75 per visit. This......
The Very Unofficial CSM Meetup and Mixer
The CSM Conference by APTA is the preeminent conference of the physical therapy profession. Physical therapists from all over the world are converging in San Diego for a week of high-powered programming, awards, and networking. We are very excited for......
All Physical Therapists are Crooks-My New Business
I have decided to start a new business. It’s sole purpose is to incite fear in the minds of physical therapists so that they will buy my services. It’s a proven business model. Here is my plan: I will offer......
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