Medical Alarm Concepts Establishes National Dealer Network - March 04, 2010
Medical Alarm Concepts Holding, Inc., the manufacturer of the MediPendant™, the only fully–monitored medical alarm system that allows you to speak and listen directly through the pendant, announces the formation of a national dealer program consisting of many of the nation's elite security and durable medical equipment dealers.

DOTmed Reports Explosive Growth in Online Medical Equipment Auctions - March 04, 2010
DOTmed, the world's leading public medical equipment marketplace, and the leader in online medical equipment auctions, is reporting strong and consistent growth in the use of its online auctions of used medical equipment across all categories including hospitals.

HME Sector Snubbed by Health Care Summit Organizers - March 04, 2010
Home medical equipment stakeholders were outraged last week after their offers to be part of the solution to Medicare fraud were rebuffed and a national summit on health care fraud went on without industry input.

"Bending the Curve": What Really Drives Health Care Spending - March 03, 2010
The main problem is a pricing system that insulates both patients and producers from normal market incentives.

Preferred Homecare Implements Authentidate's Inscrybe Healthcare Service to Impr - March 02, 2010
Preferred Homecare, a leading provider of comprehensive home healthcare products and services, selected Authentidate's Inscrybe(R) Healthcare web–based service to further enhance the management of critical business workflows.

athenahealth Named to Fast Company Magazine’s “Fast 50” List of World’s Most Inn - March 02, 2010
athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHN), a leading provider of internet–based business services to physician practices, today announced it has been named to Fast Company Magazine’s “Fast 50” list of the world’s most innovative companies.

American health care: Resetting priorities - March 02, 2010
Once the American people learned how much, they started becoming more interested in small steps in improvement rather than a massive change that hasn't been adequately examined.

Physical therapy a growing demand - February 28, 2010
Physical therapy is in demand these days, according to Kremmer, and it’s a field that’s growing exponentially. Technicians can command good salaries, starting in some areas at $90,000 a year.

DavisPTnetwork Partners with the New York Physical Therapy Association to Provid - February 28, 2010
PTs and PTAs can now fulfill their continuing–education requirements with convenient and affordable online courses that are peer reviewed and New York State approved.

Children With Cerebral Palsy Benefitting From New Physical Therapy Regimen - February 28, 2010
New York lawyer Steven J. Schwartzapfel, a personal injury attorney with Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C., is pleased to help spread the word about a promising new therapy for cerebral palsy sufferers.

Longview Therapy Center, PLLC, Unveils Its Definition Of Hope - February 28, 2010
Longview Therapy Center, PLLC, puts forth an emphasis on the integration of sensory motor processing through the vestibular/cochlear, proprioceptive, oral motor, auditory, tactile, and visual systems. Each of the three disciplines of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech–Language Pathology coordinate their treatments for the benefit of the whole person.

Group Practice Buy-Outs: What’s Fair? What’s Affordable? - February 27, 2010
Many physicians in private group practices are alarmed by news of health care reform and other developments affecting their practice finances. Some physicians have responded by abandoning private practice in favor of hospital employment. Other physicians still want their autonomy, and are committed to private practice.

Senior Focus: Help with Medicare - February 26, 2010
Health care issues in the United States intensified in the early part of the last century. It took decades of national debate and the consideration of various approaches –– sound familiar? –– before one of the most important acts of the post–World War II era came to fruition.

Senior Focus: Help with Medicare - February 26, 2010
Health care issues in the United States intensified in the early part of the last century. It took decades of national debate and the consideration of various approaches –– sound familiar? –– before one of the most important acts of the post–World War II era came to fruition.

Health Care Reform: Reducing Waste and Improving Efficiency in Today's Medicaid - February 26, 2010
As the nation’s largest health insurance program, Medicaid plays a huge role in the current health care reform debate. The program serves over 50 million people and has total outlays equaling over $280 billion. Medicaid is much more than simply a program for the poor.

My Turn: Here's how to pay for national health care - February 26, 2010
There's been a lot of talk about the 15 percent of Americans and undocumented immigrants who don't have health insurance. The truth is, they get health care, but at a high cost, paid for by those with health insurance!

Signs of success don't ensure Medicaid reform's survival - February 17, 2010
Despite these encouraging signs, former Gov. Jeb Bush's "Medicaid Reform'' experiment looks like it won't expand statewide beyond Broward County and four Jacksonville–area counties as he had hoped.

Therapy teams identify ways patients can remain as independent as possible - February 15, 2010
"Think five seconds" is one piece of advice occupational therapist Dianna Mintner–Ingalls likes to share with patients to help them avoid a repeat visit to the hospital.

Home Medical Equipment Supplier ActivStyle, Inc. Acquires Tampa-Based Advocate M - February 05, 2010
ActivStyle, Inc., an industry–leading supplier of home medical equipment throughout the United States, today announced the acquisition of Advocate Medical Services, Inc. Advocate provides medical supplies to customers who suffer from spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, urological incontinence and retention, chronic wounds and ostomies.

Should The Government Regulate Our Health? - February 03, 2010
New Yorkers have recently learned about the detriments of salt. Mayor Bloomberg has launched an initiative to reduce the amount of sodium that people get from restaurant chains and food producers by asking them to voluntarily cut the amount of this now ill–thought of mineral.

Sharing your space: Things to consider when looking for an office mate - February 03, 2010
Economic pressures are prompting many physicians to sublease underutilized office space. A good match can help reduce overhead and help grow a practice.

Is national health care reform possible? - February 03, 2010
It’s a big beast no one seems to know how to deal with. Everyone agrees health care in America is broken. The big question is — how to fix it? An even bigger concern, can it be fixed?

Top-rated hospitals don't always have superior outcomes - February 03, 2010
Study shows patients can benefit from choosing high–volume hospitals for cardiovascular procedures even if facilities do not have high ratings.

Health-Care Overhaul Still on Table - February 03, 2010
The Obama administration still foresees a major health–care overhaul in its 2011 budget, estimating that the cost of the legislation will reach $743 billion over 10 years.

2 dead in shooting at Brooksville rehabilitation facility - January 31, 2010
Two hours later, Larsson went back to visit his wife of more than half a century. He went into her room at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, aimed a gun, fired and killed her, authorities say.

Trustees approve new rehabilitative medicine department - January 31, 2010
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) will promote the expansion of the college's existing clinical programs in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, the specialized training of medical residents and fellows in the discipline of physical medicine and rehabilitation and conduct research in a wide range of rehabilitative medicine fields.

Healthcare Watchdog Launches, Promises Everyone a Fighting Chance Against Greedy - January 31, 2010
Healthcare Watchdog’s long–anticipated consumer advocacy service has finally hit the market. Dedicated to helping people whose health insurance companies are refusing to reimburse valid claims, reimbursing less than they’re supposed to, or refusing to approve access to the healthcare provider or treatment of the clients’ choice, Healthcare Watchdog is available nationally for a modest monthly fee.

Emdeon buys FutureVision, expects electronic billing boost - January 31, 2010
Nashville–based medical billing company Emdeon Inc. has purchased a Salt Lake City company in a move that it hopes will free itself from a major chore — handling the vast reams of paper bills that still dominate the health care industry.

Professional Healthcare Acquires Home Health Services Expanding Service Area in - January 30, 2010
Professional HealthCare, a leading provider of home nursing, rehabilitation therapy, hospice and personal caregiver services in Northern California and Utah, has acquired Home Health Services, a company that provides home health, hospice, and durable medical equipment services to residents of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

Wii Balance Board Beats $18,000 Medical Equipment - January 30, 2010
Wii Remotes have already been hacked for science, and now the Wii Balance Board has been tested to be as "clinically capable" as an $18,000 piece of medical equipment.

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Eric Holder at the National - January 30, 2010
Today's summit marks a critical step forward in the work being done by HEAT, our Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team. In establishing this task force last May, the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services were inspired by common cause – and by common sense.

Attorney General Holder, Secretary Sebelius Convene National Summit on Health Ca - January 30, 2010
The summit is the first national gathering on health care fraud between law enforcement and the private and public sectors and is part of the Obama Administration's coordinated effort to fight health care fraud.

Budget realities collide with politics for candidates on the campaign trail - January 30, 2010
Now, as the debt climbs and Illinois’ political races enter the general election, the question is: How will any candidate, Republican or Democrat, get beyond deep financial problems and political acrimony?

Health care reform dead; long live reform - January 30, 2010
Massachusetts’ election of a Republican senator has put health reform legislation on life support. But for the health care industry, reform is a reality that isn’t going to die.

Allegheny Medical's Physical Therapy Program Offers Complete Plan to Promote Opt - January 30, 2010
Allegheny Medical (http://www.alleghenymedical.com/), one of Pittsburgh's premiere health care facilities, is an organization of physicians and health care professionals whose mission is to build better health for every aspect of an individual's life.

Physical Therapy, First Line of Treatment for Low Back Pain - January 30, 2010
Physical Therapy is effective for management of low back pain; A "cornerstone" of non–surgical treatment, report concludes.

Local sports therapist readies for Olympic experience of a lifetime - January 30, 2010
He has a lot of other things on his mind and lots to take care of before leaving for Canada, like making arrangements for his patients and waiting for his British Columbia physical therapy license to clear, on top of his daily routine.

New $300,000 Grant Opportunity Offered Through Foundation For Physical Therapy - January 30, 2010
The grant was recently established to fund researchers investigating exercise interventions for older adults living with multiple chronic conditions.

Underwater Treadmill: Immediate Payoff for Spinal Cord Victims - January 30, 2010
Using an underwater treadmill is not the typical therapy for people who have suffered spinal cord trauma. Usually doctors put patients in a harness over a treadmill and use robotics to move the person’s legs.

U.S. Physical Therapy to Present at the Jefferies 2010 Global Healthcare Service - January 30, 2010
The presentation will cover an overview of the Company including operating strategies. The conference is being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York, New York.

Back pain - January 30, 2010
Rather than masking the complaint with painkillers, professional treatments and prescribed exercises provide alternatives that can offer longterm relief.

Devices help restore function of hands, feet - January 24, 2010
He goes to occupational therapy and physical therapy three times a week. After acquiring funds to purchase the system, which costs about $6,200, Lofton has been using it at home for about two weeks now.

Why Doctors Are Abandoning Medicare - January 24, 2010
Physicians will not be bullied into bankruptcy. Our system needs reform, but what's being hammered out in Washington is not the answer.

9 Things in the Health Bill We Should Now Reconsider - January 24, 2010
As Congress takes a deep breath and reconsiders the expansive 2,700–page bill passed by the Senate on December 24 and promoted as the one that could be pushed through the House and onto the president's desk unchanged, the rest of us might want to take a closer read, too.

ArthroCare Getting A Makeover - January 24, 2010
Medical device maker ArthroCare Corp. will have its shares relisted under the symbol "ARTC" on the Nasdaq, beginning January 22.

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 Earnings - January 24, 2010
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NasdaqGS: USPH), a national operator of physical and occupational therapy outpatient clinics, announced that it will issue its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 on Thursday, March 4th.

Home-Care Mergers Loom for Amedisys, Gentiva on Cuts (Update3) - January 24, 2010
Amedisys Inc. and Gentiva Health Services Inc., the biggest home–nursing companies, plan a shopping spree for smaller rivals as funding cuts in the U.S. health–care overhaul trigger the industry’s biggest shakeout.

APDA Launches First-of-its-Kind Parkinson's Rehab Resource Center - January 24, 2010
The center's toll–free "helpline" telephone number is 1–888–606–1688, and callers will be able to speak with a licensed physical therapist who can answer questions about exercise, provide information about programs in the caller's area and provide educational materials.

Therapy May Relieve Breast Cancer Surgery Complication - January 24, 2010
A common complication of breast cancer surgery can be prevented or reduced if patients receive physical therapy, including massage and shoulder exercises, soon after their operation, a new study suggests.

Virtual Reality Tele-Rehab Improves Hand Function: Playing Games for Real Recove - January 24, 2010
Remotely monitored in–home virtual reality videogames improved hand function and forearm bone health in teens with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, helping them perform activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, cooking, and other tasks for which two hands are needed.

Nintendo Wii more than a game - January 24, 2010
"Here I am in the hospital, and I never expected to be playing something like that," she said. "We played bowling, which I loved. It was so much fun."

New Laser Relieves Pain and Inflammation - January 24, 2010
New class IV laser provides deepest tissue penetration for pain relief and inflammation reduction. Hands–On Care Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY provides a free laser session to patients in pain.

The PT Project Promotes Field of Physical Therapy Worldwide - January 24, 2010
The PT Project is a free resource that is dedicated to elevating the educational standards within the field of physical therapy, educating the public, and promoting excellence in practice, standards and ethics within the profession.

U.S. Health-Care System Upgrade Represents One of the Biggest Modernization Effo - January 24, 2010
Not so much in terms of mass hysteria, but in scope: In 2013, the U.S. will upgrade to the latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system –– the standard diagnostic taxonomy by the World Health Organization –– a move which represents "the largest health–care systems modernization effort in history."

Health reform package still needs some improvement - January 18, 2010
As we enter the new year, we begin where we left off in 2009 –– with work still to do on health system reform. Topping the AMA's "to–do" list in 2010 is improving the final health reform bill as the House and Senate work to reconcile their two versions, and securing permanent repeal of the broken Medicare physician payment formula.

HAPPYneuron Launches the First Online Professional Destination for Clinical Cogn - January 18, 2010
The HAPPYneuron PRO platform enables effective online cognitive rehabilitation programs for a variety of impairment conditions, including: Alzheimer's disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Schizophrenia and more.

Making the Family Caregiver a Part of the Healthcare Team - January 18, 2010
This month, the American College of Physicians (ACP) issued a position paper that provides ethical guidance in addressing the role of the family caregiver whom patients depend on for assistance with daily activities, managing complex care, navigating the healthcare system, or communicating with healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Billing & Management Association Announces 2010 Board of Directors - January 17, 2010
The Healthcare Billing & Management Association (HBMA), a non–profit educational resource and advocacy group representing third–party medical billers and billing professionals, announced today the appointment of the officers and members of the 2010 HBMA Board of Directors.

Agents arrest 13 Detroit residents in alleged Medicare fraud plot - January 17, 2010
Thirteen metro Detroit residents were arrested today by federal agents in connection with an alleged home health care plot to defraud Medicare of more than $14.5 million between August 2007 and September 2009.

Experts predict top 10 payer trends for 2010 - January 16, 2010
Industry experts predict that the number one trend for healthcare payers in 2010 will be the renewal of information management business models.

Health care: A 'goldmine' for fraudsters - January 16, 2010
There's a group of people who really love the U.S. health care system –– the fraudsters, scammers and organized criminal gangs who are bilking the system of as much as $100 billion a year.

14 Biggest Trends and Events for Hospitals and Health Systems in 2009 - January 16, 2010
Though conditions have improved in some areas, hospitals are still feeling the lasting effects of the recession.

Two Lakeland Therapists Face Charges of Fraudulent Medicaid and Medicare Claims - January 16, 2010
Two Lakeland physical therapists were arrested Monday on federal charges of fraudulently billing Medicare and Medicaid.

New Online Education Benefit Offered Through California Physical Therapy Associa - January 12, 2010
Rich Content Available to PTs/PTAs Through the Association's Website at Special Member Pricing. Under the terms of the agreement, all of EDUCATA's interactive content is available to CPTA members at a discounted rate.

Silver Cross teams up with rehab institute - January 12, 2010
Silver Cross Hospital and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago announced a strategic partnership that will expand post–acute physical medicine and rehabilitation services in Will County and the southwest Chicagoland communities.

Just a Wii bit o’ therapy - January 12, 2010
Patients recovering from surgery, illness or injury can use the game to improve skills such as strength, balance, range of motion, weight shifting and reaction time.

Ironton Physical Therapy opens room for child patients - January 12, 2010
Child physical therapy patients in the Tri–State now have a place all their own to be treated. Ironton Physical Therapy has opened a pediatric room at its Third Street facility.

Recreational therapist uses sports as rehabilitation - January 12, 2010
As the manager of the SportsNet program at the Rochester Rehabilitation Center, recreational therapist O'Brien, 39, helps patients who've suffered from debilitating injuries and disabilities make physical and mental progress through sports and recreational activities.

Double-leg amputee learning to use artificial legs - January 12, 2010
Just three weeks ago, Mitchell received new prosthetic legs that have computer processors in the knees and ankles that communicate with each other when movement occurs.

VHA Predicts Increased Demands on Health Care Providers Will Drive Proactive Col - January 11, 2010
Regardless of the outcomes of health care reform, hospitals and health systems, facing increased demands from the government, patients and industry are being forced to do more with less.

St. Vincent Health System and HealthSouth Corp. Announce Expansion of Partnershi - January 07, 2010
St. Vincent Health System in Little Rock, AR, and HealthSouth Corporation today announced an expansion of its joint venture, St. Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital located in Sherwood, AR. The existing joint venture purchased a 23–bed rehabilitation unit on Dec. 31, 2009.

Trainers 'cause strain on joints' - January 07, 2010
Running in trainers puts more strain on the joints than running barefoot or walking in high heels, a study has shown.

The Ensign Group Acquires Two Idaho Skilled Nursing Facilities - January 07, 2010
The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), announced today that it has acquired Emmett Care & Rehabilitation Center, a 72–bed skilled nursing facility in Emmett, Idaho, and Parke View Rehabilitation & Care Center, an 86–bed skilled nursing facility in Burley, Idaho. The acquisitions were effective January 1, 2010.

AMA Doesn't Speak for Most Doctors - January 06, 2010
The American Medical Association officially endorsed the Democrats’ health reform bill. An eager Barack Obama, of course, used this endorsement to claim that “doctors” support his healthcare takeover. This misleading statement plays on the common misperception that the AMA represents some huge block of American physicians. Not true.

Making Medicaid work - January 06, 2010
Our view: To fight the rising costs of health care insurance for the poor, Maryland needs broader authority to go after providers who commit fraud.

Medicare: Complex but Essential, a Mirror for Reform? - January 05, 2010
As Congress stands poised to make the most sweeping change to the U.S. healthcare system since the creation of Medicare, a look back at the incremental growth in that program may serve as a harbinger for the progress of healthcare reform.

Denying Care To Illegal Immigrants Raises Ethical Concerns - January 05, 2010
Under the House bill, illegal immigrants could buy coverage in the bill’s insurance exchange but would be ineligible for federal subsidies; under the Senate version, even that would not be not permitted.

New technology helps Star Lake man walk again - January 05, 2010
Guillain–Barre is a very rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves causing weakness and numbness in the extremities, sometimes even paralyzing the whole body.

Eric Edelman makes physical therapy as painless as possible - January 05, 2010
Eric Edelman says he does everything he can to make physical therapy as painless as possible for his patients – from the inviting decor of his facilities to his caring staff.

Southerners have higher risk of strokes - January 05, 2010
The medical community has long known that the South is the national stroke capital. Research now shows that North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama residents all have increased tendencies for strokes, even if they move away from the region.

Long road to rehabilitation begins with small steps - January 05, 2010
Only a few weeks after surgery for broken bones, someone who’s spent that time lying down recovering will find unused muscles and tendons are weak. It can become difficult for someone to use them for even simple things, such as bending and flexing.

How can ‘Wii’ enhance the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation? - January 05, 2010
Janelle York, lecturer and researcher in nursing, looks at using the Nintendo Wii as a form of for pulmonary rehabilitation.

$14 million hospital will keep Fort Worth-area patients close to home for rehab - January 05, 2010
Construction is expected to begin early next year on the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth, a $14 million facility that local officials say will keep area patients closer to home while they recover from brain injuries, strokes and other maladies.

Advances in spinal cord rehabilitation - January 05, 2010
About 5.6 million Americans have some degree of paralysis, far more than previously thought, according to the findings of a survey by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

Woman Arrested For Elderly Abuse - January 05, 2010
A Cantonment woman was arrested Tuesday on charges that she abused two elderly patients under her care.

Water therapy can help relieve pain and improve function - January 05, 2010
Aquatic (water) therapy is quickly becoming well known for its amazing effects on decreasing pain, speeding recovery, preventing injury and improving function. Aquatic therapy or pool therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water.

Physical Therapists around the World use Manual Therapy as First Line of Care - January 05, 2010
Manual Physical Therapy gains ground amongst Physical Therapists and becomes the first line of care for musculoskeletal problems. Hands–On Seminars, the leader in Manual Therapy continuing education, expands its training to countries around the world.

Proper posture has long-reaching effects - January 05, 2010
Bad posture "has always been my pet peeve," said Valedon, a Brewster, N.Y., resident. In addition to practicing as a physical therapist for 23 years, Valedon, a mother of three, is a competitive triathlete.

Treatment for Pelvic Floor Weakness Varies From Physical Therapy to Surgery - January 05, 2010
For many women, pelvic problems begin with a feeling that something "down there" has fallen out of place. And that's exactly what may be occurring. Once identified, milder pelvic floor weakness can sometimes be managed with exercises. However, surgery may be required to secure organs back in place.

Longview care center takes big steps following poor review - January 05, 2010
In November 2007, Longview's Evergreen Frontier Rehab & Extended Care Center, was rated among the worst nursing homes in the United States for chronic violations and failure make improvements, according to federal officials.

"A Long Road Ahead" - January 05, 2010
For five hours a day, every day, Michael Brewer works with physical therapists in hopes of getting the strength back in his arms and legs.

Knowledge of supporting literature helpful when deciding between hand interventi - January 05, 2010
A keen awareness of the literature supporting the interventions hand therapists make use of in their clinical practices is essential to making treatment as efficacious as possible, according to a study presented here.

New robot assists physical therapists in healing patients - January 05, 2010
Robots help build out cars, vacuum our floors, and now they're also massaging away aches and pain. A new robot is assisting physical therapists in healing patients.

Challenges? Rice senior has met them head on – and won - January 05, 2010
Born three months premature, Bill Wantuck was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby. His mother didn't want to believe the doctors and took her son to special workshops for kids with disabilities.

Raising the barre: Ballet-based method uses small moves reap big benefits - January 05, 2010
In ballet–inspired fitness classes, a little goes a long way, with small movements promising big results. Two new studios offer intense strength and conditioning workouts rooted in ballet and physical therapy.

Healthcare Bills Will Hamper Medicare Services for Seniors and the Disabled - January 04, 2010
Significant changes are needed in healthcare reform legislation to prevent senior citizens and the disabled from facing a difficult time obtaining homecare products through Medicare.

'India can be global hub for low-cost medical devices' - January 04, 2010
Medical equipment and services giant GE Healthcare has lately been on a consolidation drive in India. Early October, it announced plans to transform its business in India by integrating three of its standalone business units and manufacturing plants under its 51:49 JV with Wipro — Wipro GE Healthcare. Post–merger, GE is now drawing up plans to grow its India business and develop the country as a global hub for manufacturing low–cost medical devices in line with its ‘reverse innovation’ strategy.

Living an independent life: Stroke rehabilitation - January 04, 2010
With each passing year, millions of baby boomers join the ranks of senior citizens. Many of them live fulfilling lives, enjoying the greater freedom they have to spend time seeing the people and taking part in the activities that they love.

With Cardiac Rehab, More Is Better: Study - January 04, 2010
Cardiac rehabilitation sessions for elderly people with heart disease can lower their risk of heart attack and help them live longer, new research finds, but fewer than one in five eligible patients bothers to go.

Primary Care Doctors See Hope in Today's U.S. Senate Action That Could Deliver M - January 04, 2010
New Amendment Allows for Flat–Fee Direct Primary Care Practices Nationwide to Compete in Proposed Insurance Exchange, Modeled From House Version.

An Autonomous Device for Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation - January 04, 2010
For the 400,000 people affected by stroke, rehabilitation is an important part of recovery. The goal is to improve function so individuals become as independent as possible.

Tape May Ease Pain in Some Cases of Knee Arthritis - December 29, 2009
Simple athletic tape may bring some pain relief to older adults with a form of arthritis that affects the kneecap, a small study suggests.

The essential, invisible exercise - December 29, 2009
Grogan is a women’s health physical therapist, which means she spends a lot of time talking to patients about what’s known as the “pelvic floor” and how to strengthen it.

Can strengthening ankles fight cerebral palsy? - December 29, 2009
TyRece is part of a study looking at whether strengthening the ankles of children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy will improve their rickety gaits.

10 Phrases That Became Part of the Healthcare Lexicon in 2009 - December 29, 2009
Health reform brought us a bunch of new words and phrases to learn and use. But in case you missed some of them, here's a quick pastiche of some of the most interesting.

System reform at what cost? - December 29, 2009
For nearly a year, Americans have watched and listened as health care reform legislation was discussed, crafted and passed by the U.S. Congress.

Senate approves ‘public options’ for final health care reform law - December 29, 2009
Although the ‘public option’ included in the House bill is not included in the Senate version, President Barack Obama says there’s very little difference between the two bills and he’s “getting 95 percent” of what he wanted in health reform.

A Memphis Rx - December 29, 2009
Americans deserve a health–care system that embodies fundamental American values. What would such a system look like?

Monterey County's Natividad Medical Center to expand orthopedic care - December 29, 2009
Natividad Medical Center in Salinas will soon offer orthopedic clinics five days a week, and patients will have access to a greater number of specialists.

International Private Practice Business Summit Jan 22 – 24, 2010 Attracts Owners - December 25, 2009
Learn how to run a streamlined and profitable private practice by attending The 2nd Annual International Private Practice Business Summit. This virtual Summit will take place via tele–conference and webcast making it easy and economical for practice owners to attend.

Nintendo game technology becomes therapy tool - December 25, 2009
Michael Durbin moves his stocking feet quickly across the action mat while keeping his eyes on the TV screen, where his character “Rock” rides a rail car at high speed through a winding tunnel.

Obama Calls for Senate to Avoid “Parliamentary Measures” Blocking Health Care Re - December 25, 2009
President Obama calls on the Senate to avoid using “parliamentary maneuvers” to stand in the way of passing health care reform in his weekly address.

Top 10 Issues Facing Healthcare in 2010 - December 25, 2009
The report, entitled appropriately enough "Squeezing the Juice Out of Healthcare," lists 10 issues of concern for health providers, including insurers, hospitals, physicians, pharmaceutical and life–sciences companies, and even community groups and municipalities.

A Six Sigma Approach to Health Care Reform - December 20, 2009
Health care in the U.S. needs more than reform; it needs to be re–engineered.

Dynatronics Inks Preferred Vendor Agreement with 1,100 Member Preferred Therapy - December 20, 2009
Dynatronics Corporation announced it has signed a preferred vendor agreement to provide therapy equipment and rehab supplies to Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. (PTP), a nationwide network of physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics.

Assistive Technology Allows for New Lease on Life - December 20, 2009
Although assistive technology has been around and evolving for 20 years, its application in schools is still in its infancy, she said. Merging technology with specific disabilities, such as hearing or vision impairment, is an ongoing challenge, she said, especially because of cost.

AthletiCo Opens 55th Physical Therapy Center In Milwaukee, Wisconsin - December 20, 2009
The opening of the Milwaukee Eastside facility marks AthletiCo’s first center outside of Illinois. AthletiCo Milwaukee Eastside’s services include Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Work Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, and Orthotic Fabrication.

Rehab from shoulder replacement begins shortly after surgery - December 20, 2009
Assuming that your surgery was satisfactory, your post–operative rehabilitation and exercise program will probably begin while you are still recovering in the hospital. Even though your arm will be in a sling for four to six weeks, physical therapy will begin as soon as you can make a fist with the hand of your operated shoulder.

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center opens recuperative services unit in Dedham - December 18, 2009
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, recently announced the opening of its new Recuperative Services Unit at the Gloria Adelson Field Health Center at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham.

Signature Healthcare sizes up Nashville - December 18, 2009
Nashville is on a short list of cities that a Florida–based long–term–care provider is considering for its new corporate home.

Baylor Hamilton Heart Hospital Honored for Innovative Rehabilitation Program - December 18, 2009
The award acknowledges programs that have enhanced their delivery of care for a patient population in a unique and creative way, beyond the traditional model of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Texas Health to build rehab hospital - December 18, 2009
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and Centerre Healthcare Corp. plan to build a $14 million rehabilitation hospital near Texas Health Fort Worth.

As Obama Pushes For Second Stimulus, Federal Audit Agency Says States Have Only - December 18, 2009
As President Obama and congressional Democrats push for a second stimulus package, a federal auditing agency is reporting that less than one–quarter of the economic stimulus money allocated for spending by the states has been used––the majority of which went to cover increases in Medicaid.

Health Care's 'Radical Improver' - December 18, 2009
Athenahealth's headquarters, on the banks of the Charles River outside Boston, is a world away from D.C., and it's clear, as he continues his metaphor, that Mr. Bush enjoys the distance: "And these princes, they mean well and they're lovely," he says, "but they're living in this alternate universe where there's no such thing as a market in health care and they don't understand why one might be remotely useful."

The New York Physical Therapy Association and EDUCATA Partner to Provide Online - December 17, 2009
The New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) and web 2.0 education provider EDUCATA announced the launch of a joint physical therapy continuing education resource for NY PTs.

Wellness Medical Center Unveils New Website Cutting Edge Site Matches Boston Cli - December 17, 2009
Wellness Medical Center, a growing physical therapy and rehabilitation clinic serving the Boston area, announced the launch of its new website designed to highlight the clinic's expert, patient–first healthcare services and keep patients informed.

Health Reform Could Harm Medicaid Patients - December 09, 2009
Both the House and Senate health–care reform bills call for a large increase in Medicaid—about 18 million more people will begin enrolling in Medicaid under the House bill starting in 2013, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Actuary Richard Foster estimates.

SSM Health Care - St. Louis & Select Medical Corporation Announce Joint Venture - December 09, 2009
The joint venture encompasses 80 inpatient rehabilitation beds, 33 outpatient physical therapy centers (with additional on–site services), three occupational medicine clinics, contract therapy locations and staffing services.

A New Semi-Public Option for Health Care Reform; From Bottom Up, Not Top Down - December 07, 2009
Can America’s great health care debate be resolved by promoting transparency and fairness for all stakeholders? Perhaps, but for this to happen, health care reform must be approached from the bottom up, not top down.

Anti-gravity treadmill: Therapy that's like a walk on the moon - December 07, 2009
A treadmill developed at NASA Ames Research Center more than a decade ago for exercising in space has seen more athletes than astronauts lately.

Isakson Votes to Preserve Medicare Home Health Services for Millions of Seniors - December 07, 2009
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R–Ga., today voted for an amendment that would have prevented the Democrats’ health care plan from cutting $42.1 billion from Medicare home health services.

Torn ACLs more common in females - December 07, 2009
Dr. Mark Sprague, a surgeon with Berkshire Orthopedic Associates Inc. in Pittsfield, said most studies indicate that female athletes are between two and eight times more likely than males to tear their ACLs. He tells his patients the likelihood is four times as great. Meanwhile, some studies say a female's likelihood can be 10 times greater.

Choosing the Right Rehab Service for Your Family - December 06, 2009
If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury or other musculoskeletal orthopedic injury, it’s important to know that not all rehabilitation services are created equal.

Dynatronics Named Sole-Source Supplier to Benchmark Physical Therapy - December 06, 2009
Dynatronics Corporation (Nasdaq: DYNT) announced it has signed a sole–source vendor agreement to provide therapy equipment and rehab supplies to Benchmark Physical Therapy with 65 clinics located in Tennessee and Georgia.

Taking the right precautions after hip replacement surgery - December 06, 2009
As a physical therapist, I find that all too often patients are unprepared for the weeks and months following surgery.

Senate Democrats push ahead on health bill - December 05, 2009
They pass an amendment requiring insurers to cover women's preventive care and screenings, and reject McCain's bid to restore proposed cuts in what Medicare pays out.

WSPT of the Bronx is Reinventing the Arthritis Foundation Walk-a-Thon - December 05, 2009
WSPT is committed to being on the cutting edge of physical therapy and having a very positive influence on their community. Proving this once again, they are adding a twist to a traditional fund raiser, creating a unique exercise experience for a great cause.

Report Shows Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy May Improve Arm Use In Children - December 05, 2009
Constraint–induced movement therapy (CIMT) is a potentially effective form of intervention for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, but more research is needed, according to a new systematic review published in the November issue of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

A team effort to teach severely disabled children - December 05, 2009
TEAMability uses what founder Barbara Goldman calls a transdisciplinary approach to teaching children with multiple disabilities. A physical therapist, an occupational therapist, parents or caregivers and a certified teacher work with the child all at once to set and achieve learning goals.

Sports Trainers and Physical Therapists -- InstantStretch Software Quickly Creat - December 05, 2009
The InstantStretch Software, from stretch exercise expert Brad Walker, creates personalized stretching routines with just a few clicks. InstantStretch helps coaches, trainers, massage therapists and physical therapists design and customize stretching routines for their clients.

Getting to Know... Wii-Hab - December 05, 2009
Van Wert Manor has been providing short and long–term care for patients for more than 30 years. While they provide a variety of services to individuals, one of the more transforming services is what they call "Wii–hab."

Massage therapy good for many physical ills - December 05, 2009
A sedentary lifestyle combined with chairs, shoes and other artificial supports actually weaken the body’s structural integrity over time.

Careers in Rehab and Therapy Jobs - December 05, 2009
Careers in rehab and therapy jobs don’t end with physical therapy or occupational therapy jobs; these also include other healthcare assignments.

Pediatric Therapy Partners serves special needs children - December 05, 2009
Pediatric Therapy Partners is a Fargo business that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services to special needs children.

The Future of the Healthcare IT Market to 2015 - December 04, 2009
Global Markets Direct estimates that the global market for Healthcare IT market was valued at around $11 billion in 2008.

The Ensign Group Acquires Three Texas Skilled Nursing Facilities - December 03, 2009
"These facilities will offer tremendous potential operating synergies as we broaden their current offerings to include higher–acuity services," said Barry Port, President of Ensign's Texas–based Keystone Care subsidiary.

Spinal injury victims have a lot of adjusting to do - December 03, 2009
We're finishing our discussions about various disabilities this month with a review and discussion of spinal cord injuries.They are most commonly referred to as SCIs.

Squeezing Money Out of Home Health Care - December 03, 2009
Under the health care bills currently being debated in Congress, more than 30 million uninsured Americans would gain coverage. To help offset the costs, the Senate legislation would reduce Medicare spending on home health care services, which have grown in the push to keep Medicare patients out of hospitals and nursing homes.

Up for debate: How to cure rising health care costs - December 03, 2009
As the Senate plunged Monday into a colossal debate on health care reform, a key question is blaring louder than ever: whether national proposals would do much to control health care costs.

Diabetes Cases Expected to Double in 25 Years - December 03, 2009
The number of people with diabetes in the United States is expected to double over the next 25 years, a new study predicts.

Ames, IA Wellness Providers Working to Reform Health Care Locally - December 03, 2009
A coalition of providers gathered at North Grand Mall on Saturday October 24 to offer education on the health conditions that are bankrupting America’s health care system. The group seeks more venues of public engagement in Ames, Iowa.

Recommending Physical Activity as Prevention - December 03, 2009
Physical activity (PA) is critical for the health of humans. The lack of PA leads to increased risks for a variety of diseases and is associated with overall premature mortality as well.

DJO Incorporated’s Chattanooga Division Granted Patent for Moveo XP Rehabilitati - December 03, 2009
The Moveo XP is the first product of its kind, allowing patients who are incapable of supporting full body weight to participate in graded weight–bearing activity at an earlier stage in their physical rehabilitation.

Community clinics are key option for public health - December 03, 2009
Community health centers serve more than 20 million people nationwide. The centers, generally located in medically underserved areas, provide dental, pediatric, women's health and adult health care under one roof.

One "compelling story" about health care Obama doesn't want you to hear - December 03, 2009
This is 2009, not 1993. The debate is taking place in a vastly different America. American taxpayers have watched the financial crisis unfold, the national debt skyrocket and federal government takeover of the domestic auto industry and major financial institutions.

The Hospital That Could Cure Health Care - December 03, 2009
Cleveland Clinic is both highly effective and fiercely efficient. So why are its methods so rare?

Genesee's Physical Therapist Assistant Program Graduates Have Highest Pass Rate - December 03, 2009
Graduates of Genesee's Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program have the Highest Ultimate Pass Rate for the National Licensing Exam among all PTA programs in New York State.

Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act Of 2009 - December 03, 2009
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) applauds the US House of Representatives for taking recent action to ensure that America's seniors and people with disabilities have access to high quality care rehabilitative services.

Unusual robot helping stroke patients - December 03, 2009
Loss of arm function is one of the most devastating consequences of stroke. In the United States alone, about 800,000 people each year suffer from a stroke, with more than half requiring physical or occupational therapy.

Wii Helps Burn Patients Stir and Chop to Recovery - December 03, 2009
Doctors are cooking up a new way of treating burn patients at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Patients are using the Nintendo gaming system Wii to try their injured hands at cooking.

Physical therapists reduce disability and improve function in single-level micro - December 03, 2009
Patients who have undergone a single–level lumbar microdiskectomy for lumbar disk herniation experienced significant improvement in physical function following an intensive, progressive physical therapist guided exercise and education program, according to a research report published in the November issue of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Hip-replacement surgery not only option - December 03, 2009
If you have hip pain for more than three to four weeks, you should see a physical therapist no matter what your age.

Therapy program helps kids get moving - December 03, 2009
Three years ago, Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region created an active and fun therapy program that has kids always wanting more.

Injection Could Help Regrow Spine, Reduce Back Pain - December 03, 2009
The injection includes a growth factor called OP1, a key ingredient in the development of bone and tissue. In animals, the shot helped damaged discs grow back. Doctors say in humans, it could mean no surgery, no damage to surrounding tissue and little downtime.

Elite Physical Therapy Named Best PT Pratice in the Nation - December 03, 2009
Rhode Island’s Elite Physical Therapy Voted “Best Physical Therapy Practice” in the Nation.

York business offers physical therapy for children - December 03, 2009
Open since November of 2006, Wiggle Worms Pediatric Physical Therapy treats children with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy or Down syndrome, to those with orthopedic impairments ranging from a broken leg to scoliosis.

Jefferson City girl gets rehabilitation bike through insurance - December 02, 2009
Bike sends impulses to muscles during therapy.

Dakim BrainFitness Now Available for Stroke/TBI Rehabilitation; #1 Brain Trainin - December 02, 2009
Dakim® BrainFitness(TM), already the #1 brain training system in senior living communities, transforms standardized neurological tests into thousands of game–like activities with colorful graphics, music, film clips and friendly voiceovers, exercising six cognitive domains per session while also self–adjusting to users' abilities in real time.

Women-only rehab may lower depression in heart patients - December 02, 2009
Women being treated for heart disease may be less depressed if their rehabilitation is gender–exclusive, says a University of South Florida researcher.

Senate Mandatory Health-Insurance Bill Infringes on Choice and Privacy - December 02, 2009
The Senate's newly released health–reform bill ("Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act") infringes on Americans' health–insurance choices and medical privacy, says Sue Blevins, president of the Institute for Health Freedom (IHF) –– a patients' rights group in Washington, D.C.

Medical Supplier: Paperwork Undermines Quality Of Care - December 02, 2009
"At least 30 to 40 percent of our business is paperwork. And the rest is providing services, and that's very skewed from where I would like to be."

NHCAA Presents the Southern District of Florida Health Care Fraud Team With Its - December 02, 2009
Team of 46 Federal health care fraud prosecutors and investigators in the Southern District of Florida have brought attention and awareness to the scope and magnitude of the health care fraud problem through aggressive prosecutorial action and innovative investigative models. Over 750 individuals charged; Hundreds of millions of health care dollars saved.

Soul Purpose Chiropractic Center Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary in Tucson - December 02, 2009
Soul Purpose Chiropractic Center, owned and operated by Erik Rosseland, D.C. and located at 3670 N. First Avenue in Tucson, Arizona is celebrating its tenth anniversary proudly serving the community.

Device strengthens pelvic core for better lower-body mobility: a Stretching Out - December 02, 2009
Most people never think about their pelvis until it's too late, until they've already lost mobility or developed complications from pelvic core weakness.

Robo-Rehab at Home - December 02, 2009
When a person suffers a stroke, the interruption of blood flow to the brain can cause lasting loss of function in the limbs. Persistent physical therapy can improve motor control by strengthening connections between the limb and brain.

Furry helper is on call at hospital - December 02, 2009
The "dogter,'' Memorial's first certified service dog, responds to 80 commands that help the sick and recovering get back on their feet and ready for discharge.

Physiotherapy Associates to Exhibit at National Workers' Compensation and Disabi - December 02, 2009
Physiotherapy Associates, the nation's foremost provider of outpatient rehabilitation services, announced today it will showcase its comprehensive workers' compensation services at the 18th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference and Expo.

More pain means real gain in complex regional pain syndrome treatment - December 02, 2009
The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working through the pain of an aggressive physiotherapy program often leads to far better results than a more cautious pain–free approach.

Exercise eases arthritis pain, doctor says - December 02, 2009
Exercise has important health benefits for everyone, regardless of age and physical condition. But for people with arthritis, working out regularly –– and within their limits –– is critical.

High Pointe has home-owned approach - December 02, 2009
"Feel better, stay better." When home–owned High Pointe Rehab proclaims this motto pertaining to personalized, start–to–finish therapy, owners Jessie and Rusty Carter say they mean it.

Physical therapy a treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome - December 02, 2009
Physical Therapy Question: I have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. My orthopedic doctor recommended physical therapy. What is carpal tunnel syndrome and how can physical therapy help me?

Seniors' risks of falling can affect independence, lifestyle - December 02, 2009
In 2005, falls sent about 1.8 million seniors to emergency rooms across the country. Of those, 433,000 patients were admitted for longer hospital stays and 15,800 died from fall–related injuries, reports the CDC.

Group uses fly fishing as therapy for veterans - December 02, 2009
Teach a wounded veteran to fish, and you’ll help him heal. That’s what the creators of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc., believe.

Health reform costs arm and a leg - December 02, 2009
While Congressional Democrats high–five over plans to cover an additional 10 percent of Americans –– a noble and expensive accomplishment –– I've been struck by what Congress and the White House have kept quiet.

Health Care Reform – More Than Just A Bill - December 02, 2009
Behind the chaos of Obama’s health care reform bill, significant changes in the handling of health records are about to begin, affecting employment rates, economic climates and educational focus.

Praxis Physical Therapy Celebrates 5 Years of Success - December 01, 2009
Praxis Physical Therapy Celebrates 5 Anniversary in Vernon Hills, IL Well–known, Kordecki, serving patients for over 20 years

Picis Announces 2009 Customer Recognition Award Winners - December 01, 2009
Leading medical centers acknowledged for “Shaping Better Healthcare” and achieving clinical, financial and operational results using Picis solutions.

Management of Cardiac Rehabilitation Reviewed - November 30, 2009
Recommendations for family physicians regarding cardiac rehabilitation in the primary care setting are provided in a review published in the November 1 issue of the American Family Physician.

Knee Splint's Multi-Compartment Technology Speeds Rehabilitation from Injuries - November 30, 2009
A variable compression knee splint with a breathable, anti–migration wrap, the PKS Cryo (www.PKSCryo.com) offers cost–effective relief from pain and edema in treating post–operative repairs, ligament and soft tissue injuries.

Kinetic Muscles, Inc. Launches Foot Mentor Pro™ - November 30, 2009
Kinetic Muscles, Inc. (“KMI”), an innovative developer of stroke rehabilitation products, today announced the commercial launch of the Foot Mentor Pro™, which helps stoke survivors recover from “foot drop” and regain proper muscular control of the foot and ankle.

Does health care bill carry too high a price? - November 30, 2009
For months, the most intense debate about health care reform has focused on whether government should go into the insurance business through a “public option.” But the issue of cost has been building up steam even among moderate Democrats who support reforms in the bill passed by the House last weekend.

CMS: House bill increases health care costs - November 30, 2009
Democrats have promised that health reform would reduce health care costs, but legislation the House passed last week would increase costs over the next decade by $289 billion.

Bailout under a blue cross - November 30, 2009
Regardless of the legislation Congress passes, the health insurance industry is primed to expand its consumption of U.S. health care dollars by selling more insurance policies to people who are currently uninsured.

HAPPYneuron Launches Beta Program for Innovative Cognitive Rehab Tools at AMIA C - November 30, 2009
HAPPYneuron PRO delivers clinicians and researchers with online cognitive rehab tools for cognitive impairments caused by Alzheimer's disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, ADD, Schizophrenia and more.

Path to Alternative Therapies Is Littered With Obstacles - November 29, 2009
In 2007, more than one in three adults and nearly one in eight children, according to a federal study sponsored by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health, used some form of CAM — from self–prescribed nutritional substitutes to repeat visits to alternative health care practitioners.

Select Medical Holdings Corporation Announces Results for Third Quarter Ended Se - November 29, 2009
Select Medical Holdings Corporation ("Select") (NYSE: SEM), the parent of Select Medical Corporation, today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Rehabilitation shows no impact on outcomes after spinal stenosis surgery - November 29, 2009
Postoperative rehabilitation provides no additional benefit after spinal stenosis surgery, according to the results of a 2–year comparison study conducted by Finnish investigators.

Nursing homes are expanding physical rehabilitation services - November 29, 2009
Nursing homes are remaking their image as not just places for long–term patients at the end of their lives but as affordable alternatives for post–surgery rehabilitation.

Physical Therapy Can Manage Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema - November 29, 2009
As breast cancer awareness month was observed during the month of October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Montrose Memorial Hospital are now shining a spotlight on lymphedema, a chronic, debilitating and often irreversible side effect of cancer treatment.

Desk jobs stress the spine, so stop slouching and feel better - November 28, 2009
More than one million people suffer back injuries each year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in five workplace injuries involve the back.

Baby Boomers Brace Themselves for Their Changing Bodies - November 28, 2009
Wellgate for Women makes ankle, wrist, and knee supports designed specifically to fit the proportions of women`s bodies.

Details on health care bills in House, Senate - November 27, 2009
Here are details on the three bills. The Senate bill has not yet been made public, so some specifics are unknown.

Triumph HealthCare, RehabCare Group to merge - November 27, 2009
Long–term acute–care provider Triumph Healthcare is merging with RehabCare Group Inc. in a deal valued at about $570 million.

Learning to walk again: Neurological rehabilitation overcomes paralysis - November 27, 2009
James Loris is walking again. The father of five who owned his own construction business was in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the chest down following an off–highway vehicle accident that fractured his C6 vertebrae.

Illinois-Based AthletiCo Opens 54th Physical Therapy Center in Park Ridge - November 26, 2009
AthletiCo Park Ridge’s services include Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Occupational/Hand Therapy, Work Rehabilitation, Work Conditioning, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and Video Gait Analysis.

Stepping forward so others can walk - November 26, 2009
Mantini donated his old leg at New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Woburn for the launch of its limb donation drive, the first such formal program at a Greater Boston hospital.

Virtual rehabilitation systems may improve therapeutic output, patient complianc - November 03, 2009
Some health care facilities are using virtual rehabilitation systems in conjunction with traditional modes of rehabilitation to help patients regain function. Using the systems can help patients simultaneously improve balance, coordination, muscle strength and range of motion, while providing quantitative data for physical therapists.

International Summit Reaches Agreement: Patient-Self Referral To Physical Therap - November 03, 2009
This past week in Washington, DC, physical therapists from around the world heard that direct access and patient self–referral to a physical therapist is proven to be safe, and results in improved health outcomes, more timely care, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs.

Physical Therapy: The first choice for muscle and tendon injuries - November 03, 2009
Physical Therapy Question: I was recently diagnosed with tendonitis of my shoulder. I have taken the non–steriodal medication and rested the area. When I resume my activities the shoulder pain returns. What can physical therapy do for me?

Easing the pain of a post-cancer muscle ailment - November 03, 2009
Lymphedema, a swelling in the arms that causes discomfort, can strike without the patient knowing.

Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy - November 03, 2009
The findings, which are published in the Oct. 21 online edition of BMJ, examine patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common condition that causes pain in the front of the knee during and after exercise.

Physical therapists need to be part of reform equation - November 03, 2009
Physical therapists should be allowed to fully participate in current initiatives such as the National Health Services Corp, as well as any new programs established to provide workforce incentives to recruit and retain qualified health care professionals in underserved areas.

Physical therapy: Bringing motion to life - November 03, 2009
National Physical Therapy Month, sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association, is a nationwide observance each October that recognizes all military physical therapists and technicians for the outstanding service they provide both home and abroad.

Tailoring Physical Therapy Can Restore More Functions After Neurological Injury - November 03, 2009
New research suggests a tailored approach to physical therapy after a neurological injury such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury could help restore a wider variety of functions.

International Summit Aims To Advance Physical Therapist Practice - November 03, 2009
A groundbreaking international collaboration among the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), and the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) will bring together thought leaders in physical therapy and policymakers October 22–24, in Washington, DC, to share their knowledge about access and practice issues facing the physical therapy profession.

County developed machine helps maintain cardio - November 03, 2009
Glacier resident Gary Graham has devised a way to exercise highly specific muscles while the rest of your body can relax – it’s lying down – which means that the small muscles that surround your arteries, for example, can get a real workout and get a six–pack of their own.

Physical Therapists Offer Falls Prevention Assessment At AARP Expo - November 03, 2009
Physical therapists from Nevada will be offering free balance tests and speaking with attendees on various health–related issues at the AARP "VEGAS@50+" Expo at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 22–24, 2009.

Becoming a Physical Therapist May Be Demanding But The Job Is 'Guaranteed' - November 03, 2009
If you're like me, you've been hearing more and more people talking about their physical therapist (PT). Yes, I'm getting older and the people I associate with are likely to be baby boomers with aging, aching bodies. But even younger folks are using PTs now more than ever.

Physical therapists can promote early diagnosis of breast cancer-related lymphed - November 03, 2009
As breast cancer awareness month is observed during October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is hoping to shine a spotlight on lymphedema, a chronic, debilitating and often irreversible side effect of cancer treatment.

Physical therapists stress on definitive vestibular screenings and assessment me - November 03, 2009
Physical therapists are calling for definitive vestibular screenings and assessment measures for US military service members with blast–induced traumatic brain injuries (BITBI).

A Comprehensive Program for the Osteoporotic Patient - November 03, 2009
As the risk of drug side effects continues to take the spotlight, consumers are increasingly looking for alternatives to drugs to manage their conditions. Osteoporosis is no exception.

Doctors on Health-Care Reform - November 03, 2009
Doctors from across the country were invited to the White House on Oct. 5, but the president did most of the talking. Medical professionals are being ignored or vilified more often than consulted in the current health–care reform debate.

Twenty Major National Organizations make Wellness Recommendations to President - November 03, 2009
The International Council on Active Aging recently convened a meeting of industry leaders and allied organizations who engaged in a nonpartisan process to identify priorities and action items that will expand the definition of prevention to include active–aging and wellness concepts. We have identified recommendations, listed in this press release, that are specific and actionable.

Medicare, Medicaid fraud summit being considered - November 03, 2009
The Obama administration is considering a way to bring together patients, doctors, insurers and law officers to combat fraud in Medicare and Medicaid, a Health and Human Services official said Wednesday.

he American Medical Money Machine, the Destruction of Healthcare in America and - November 02, 2009
According to Goldberg, the second party of interest is the U.S.Healthcare insurance and medical industry cartel who are actively beginning to export U.S. patients overseas for cheaper and unregulated medical procedures as a part of their private and Medicare insurance coverage.

Care providers warn on Medicaid cuts - November 02, 2009
Amrhein’s group represents about 100 non–profit nursing homes in the state and is trying to get Paterson and the legislature to back off yet another round of budget cuts.

Elimination of $850 Billion in Health Care Waste Could Pay for Reforms - November 02, 2009
The report was compiled by Thomson Reuters, an international news source that provides information and support tools in numerous areas of expertise, including health care and science.

Text neck nothing to LOL about - November 02, 2009
Like lots of teens, Meghan Bradley, 17, of Coral Springs texts about as much as she talks. But her 50 to 200 daily texts became a pain in the neck. Physically. Dean Fishman, a Plantation chiropractor, diagnosed her with "text neck," a condition he sees in more and more teenagers.

He makes an app, and medical world listens - November 02, 2009
85,000: Programs available through iTunes from third–party developers. 17: Percent of those programs that are medicine–related.

How an Insurance Mandate Could Leave Many Worse Off - November 02, 2009
AMERICANS seem to like the idea of broadening health insurance coverage, but they may not want to be forced to buy it. With health care costs high and rising, such government mandates would make many people worse off.

Turning point in healthcare debate - November 02, 2009
OUR OPINION: cf,gtm Bill that emerged from Senate committee offers promising start.

Pro & Con: Do Americans have a basic human right to health care? - November 02, 2009
Sickness can and will happen to us all. When we are sick we cannot fulfill the American dream. To keep the American dream alive, we must ensure that no American has anything less than the best quality health care available.

New Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Breaks Ground at the Audie Murphy VA Hospit - November 02, 2009
SmithGroup, a leading architecture and engineering firm, and joint venture partner Marmon Mok, celebrated the recent groundbreaking of the New Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center, a state–of–the–art facility dedicated to treatment of military personnel and veterans suffering from the physical and mental effects of war including burns, limb loss, spinal cord injury, depression and traumatic brain injury.

Democrats push to reverse Medicare payment cuts to doctors - November 01, 2009
Senate Democrats struggled Tuesday to find enough votes to pass a controversial measure intended to ensure that doctors experience no cut in Medicare reimbursement payments over the next 10 years.

Switzerland's example of universal healthcare - November 01, 2009
Its citizens receive very good medical care. Controlling costs, however, is difficult.

Quincy teen has kept a grasp on his dreams - November 01, 2009
The spirit that drove Tim Weber to compete for the Quincy track team with his left arm lashed to his chest last spring now has him recovering from the rare virus that killed the nerves in his left shoulder.

Physical therapy: Proactive approach to recovery - November 01, 2009
In addition to the care received by professionals at a physical therapy clinic, the patient is responsible for keeping up their rehabilitation on their own, during and after their time at a clinic.

Physical therapy and rehab specialists promote charitable spirit - November 01, 2009
On Oct. 1, Janesville Physical Therapy Specialists kicked off a shoe drive to benefit Soles4Souls, a Nashville–based charity that collects shoes from warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people and then distributes them at no cost to people in need.

ASU Poly students developing robotic physical therapy device - November 01, 2009
Arizona State University Polytechnic engineering technology students are taking a Valley entrepreneur's concept and turning it into a reality that could help bring comfort to thousands.

Physical therapists play integral role in prevention, risk reduction, and treatm - November 01, 2009
According to APTA, breast cancer patients who seek the services of a physical therapist can reduce their risk of lymphedema, as it can be prevented or more effectively managed if caught in its earliest stages and treated by a physical therapist.

Ankeny clinic has alternatives to knee surgery - November 01, 2009
An Ankeny physical therapy clinic is using a national treatment program that therapists say offers an effective nonsurgical alternative for knee pain sufferers.

High-tech pool helping rehab patients get back on their feet - November 01, 2009
Pools have been used as training and therapy tools for years. Now, a San Antonio rehabilitation hospital is using a high–tech pool to get patients back on their feet.

New Home-Study Course Helps Massage Therapists Prevent Work-Related Injury, Earn - November 01, 2009
Save Your Hands! Announces 10–CEU Home–Study Online Course based on the 2nd Edition of Save Your Hands! The Complete Guide to Injury Prevention and Ergonomics for Manual Therapists.

Treadmill aids children's motor skills - November 01, 2009
The pediatric treadmill is a tool proven by research to stimulate the automatic walking response in children with conditions, such as Down syndrome, that traditionally cause motor delays.

The hard truth - November 01, 2009
Low cost: The United States spends the most on health care in the developed world. Universal access: The United States ranks last among developed countries in providing access to health care. And for those with insurance, about 700,000 a year go bankrupt due to medical bills.

Massage Brings More than Just Relaxation - October 31, 2009
Massage is a variety of sometimes ancient techniques that manipulate the soft tissues of the body. It can definitely relax you, but there are some benefits of massage that go far beyond relaxation.

Analyst says RehabCare Group will make acquisition - October 31, 2009
Rehabilitation program operator RehabCare Group Inc.'s proposed stock sale indicates the company may be preparing to make an acquisition, a Stifel Nicolaus analyst said Monday.

Some Benefit in Team Rehab for Hip Surgery Patients - October 26, 2009
Older women who receive rehabilitation services after hip surgery from a variety of health care professionals as inpatients are slightly more likely to do better than those who receive usual hospital care are, a new review shows.

What Congress Will Find in Health Insurer Pay - October 25, 2009
Health insurer executive pay is in the bulls' eye in DC, with the Senate Finance Committee pushing hard on a plan to limit the corporate tax deductibility of health insurers' pay if these companies make a lot of money off of health reform.

Guide to Cardiac Rehabilitation - October 25, 2009
Heart disease is the leading cause of disability and death in the US. Cardiac rehabilitation is a way to reduce the burden of this disease and improve people's lives.

New Orleans embraces Pilates for rehabilitation and overall fitness - October 25, 2009
Many fitness regimens come and go, but the conditioning techniques of Pilates, which has been popular in the rest of the United States for decades, is steadily gaining strength in New Orleans.

Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center opens second therapy clinic - October 25, 2009
Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center has opened a second physical therapy clinic on the east side of Petoskey, located at the corner of Mitchell and Division roads.

Making Health Care ‘Accountable’ - October 25, 2009
Currently, most are reimbursed for every service they provide, but so–called fee–for–service payment systems do little to encourage cost control or, since often no one provider is in charge, to effectively coordinate patient care.

‘Moving Forward’ - October 25, 2009
Vital Care Physical Therapy is celebrating National Physical Therapy Month.

New Online Service Aims to Revolutionize Physical Therapist - Patient Relationsh - October 23, 2009
ason Van Dyke believes his web site, fizio.com, will raise patient compliance, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the speed and efficiency of HEP development in the clinic.

It's health enrollment time, and premiums likely to rise - October 23, 2009
The debate in Washington about health care changes is generating a lot of heat and strong language, dividing families and turning neighborhood barbecues into backyard brawls.

Pain in the Neck (or Back, or Knee)? Focus on the Muscles - October 21, 2009
When faced with a sore knee or a back pain, the first inclination is to look to the bones and joints. And that's appropriate in some cases. But many times, the answer lies in how all of the elements of the musculoskeletal system work together, especially those often overlooked muscles.

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and C - October 21, 2009
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NasdaqGS: USPH), a national operator of physical and occupational therapy outpatient clinics, announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 on Thursday, November 5th.

Local Therapist Receives Recognition For Outstanding Musculoskeletal Care - October 21, 2009
The APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) awarded Keith Myers, PTA and newly promoted regional director for BenchMark Physical Therapy clinics in East Ridge, Fort Oglethorpe, Dalton and Calhoun, with 'Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the Physical Therapist Assistant (musculoskeletal).'

Physical Therapy Students From Across The Nation Gather To Move Profession And C - October 21, 2009
Physical therapy students from across the nation will learn the latest in physical therapist research and treatment techniques during the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) 17th Annual National Student Conclave (NSC) at the Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, FL, October 30 – November 1, 2009.

Free developmental screenings offered for children - October 21, 2009
October is National Physical Therapy Month. The Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association is promoting developmental awareness with its campaign of "Physical Therapy Month Oct. 2009: Moving Children Forward!"

Physiotherapy Associates Marks 'National Physical Therapy Month' With Free Educa - October 21, 2009
Physiotherapy Associates, the nation's foremost provider of outpatient rehabilitation services, today announced that a free educational brochure on the benefits of physical therapy is available to celebrate October as "National Physical Therapy Month," as designated by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Shoe donations sought by physical therapists - October 21, 2009
Local physical therapists hope Midlanders will give their used shoes to help people in need to mark National Physical Therapy Month.

Austin HealthWorks Celebrates Physical Therapy Month With 30 Days of Motion - October 21, 2009
In order to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy, Austin HealthWorks, a physical and occupational therapy clinic, will showcase stretches targeting multiple levels of fitness each day on its web site during the month of October.

Richmond-based AT Home Care making a difference - October 21, 2009
The company has grown from two offices to seven across Virginia. Since 2006, its annual patient load has increased from 256 people to 364. Company revenue has grown an average of 17 percent each year.

Will Health 2.0 startups usher in consumer-driven healthcare? - October 20, 2009
With the Health 2.0 conference taking place in San Francisco this week and President Obama’s bruised but not yet beaten healthcare reform bill still awaiting its fate on Capitol Hill, it’s a good time to look at how tech startups in the health sector could change the way the US does healthcare.

Where AARP stands on health care issues - October 18, 2009
There’s been a lot of confusion about what’s involved in health care reform, and even more confusion about who is supporting what.

State to decide ownership of nursing home Tuesday - October 18, 2009
The Livingston County Board’s Nursing Home Committee learned Wednesday at its meeting that a state board will announce its decision Tuesday on the future ownership of Livingston Manor.

Pros, cons and possible solutions - October 18, 2009
No one can argue that we need to make some changes with health care in the United States. My question is: Are we really going to scrap our current health care system in favor of a government–run system?

Mafia, violent criminals turn to Medicare fraud - October 18, 2009
Lured by easier money and shorter prison sentences, Mafia figures and other violent criminals are increasingly moving into Medicare fraud and spilling blood over what once a white–collar crime.

Single payer the most rational health care solution - October 17, 2009
A single payer health insurance system in the United States will create a "risk pool" of all American citizens – the only rational way of providing health care assurance.

Families can help stop nursing home abuse - October 15, 2009
I reported the nursing home to the Maryland Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene. The DHMH investigated. Major changes would be made at this facility that would benefit those who could not fend for themselves.

AMA Supports Government Healthcare...Doctors Must STAND UP for Patients! - October 15, 2009
The AMA's support for government run healthcare "reform" appears to be a sweetheart deal with the Administration to protect its coding and business revenue under the guise of standing up for physicians and patients.

11-year-old girl's quest for mobility is inspiring - October 15, 2009
Sarah was born with a rare condition called arthrogryposis, which is characterized by stiff joints and abnormal muscle development. She never has been able to walk — except for short distances with a walker and leg braces — and always has had limited use of her arms and hands.

How the U.S. Government Rations Health Care - October 13, 2009
The agency that would likely run the 'public option' was slow to pay for implantable cardiac defibrillators.

Rehab center celebrates 5 years, reflects on improvements - October 12, 2009
Unusual sights are normal in Singing River Hospital's Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center. On a typical afternoon, one can see patients lifting weights, riding a stationary bike, or even bouncing a ball down a hallway.

Relieve Hip Pain Without Surgery - October 12, 2009
What exercises are recommended or should be avoided, when first experiencing pain and discomfort in the hip? I'd like some guidelines so I can put off hip replacement surgery for as long as possible.

Loretto to close Oswego, Rosewood Heights nursing homes - October 12, 2009
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center will be shutting down two of its Central New York nursing homes over the next two years as part of reorganization.

Health care in Massachusetts: a warning for America - October 12, 2009
The Bay State's mandatory insurance law is raising costs, limiting access, and lowering care.

A look at health care plans in Congress - October 12, 2009
Health care legislation is taking shape in the House and Senate as President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the system to cover millions of uninsured Americans and contain rising costs.

CMS Updates Compliance Standards for DME Sales in Practitioners' Offices - October 12, 2009
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released Change Request (CR) 6528, impacting guidelines for sleep labs that administer durable medical equipment.

HHS OIG Omits Data Essential for Accurate Evaluation of Medicare Program's Power - October 12, 2009
Misleading OIG Report Could Wrongly Lead to Price Cuts that Put Suppliers Out of Business.

North American Seminars Inc Introduces Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, a - October 11, 2009
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course entitled Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention – A Neuromechanical Perspective. This course is designed for physical therapy continuing education.

Demand For Physical Therapists On The Rise - October 11, 2009
As the U.S. population ages and more soldiers fight wars abroad, demand for physical therapists remains strong and is expected to increase.

Elastic tape made famous at ’08 Games is easing pain for Toledo area patients as - October 11, 2009
Kinesio tape gained fame during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, when American gold medalist beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh used it on her shoulder. It also has been spotted on other elite athletes, including Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, and David Beckham.

Illinois-based AthletiCo Opens 53rd Physical Therapy Center in Elk Grove Village - October 11, 2009
AthletiCo, an Illinois–based leader in physical therapy and occupational therapy, opens its 53rd center at 990 Elk Grove Town Center in Elk Grove Village. AthletiCo Elk Grove Village’s services include Physical Therapy, Occupational/Hand Therapy, Work Rehabilitation, Work Conditioning, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and Massage Therapy.

Westhampton nursing home revises application for assisted living facility - October 10, 2009
The operators of a Westhampton nursing home have revised their plans to construct an assisted living facility, and are now looking to build a structure that is about one–third smaller than originally proposed.

Students think outside the box with physical therapy project - October 09, 2009
ATIC, based at the Polytechnic campus, facilitates science and technology collaborations between businesses and ASU entities for research, design and development of new products or concepts.

According to Excel Physical Therapy and Fitness, Awareness Still Low for Law tha - October 09, 2009
A law called Direct Access, recognized in 42 states, gives consumers control over healthcare costs, saving time and money.

Bozeman Health and Rehabilitation Center Earns a Perfect Survey - October 09, 2009
Bozeman Health and Rehabilitation Center achieves a deficiency–free rating – the equivalent of a "five–star" rating of their nursing home quality.

New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation Center receives national award - October 09, 2009
After receiving numerous localized awards over the years, one Perry County care and rehab center is pleased to receive its first national award.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Taps Starbak Video Portal to Help - October 09, 2009
Leading Healthcare Provider Improves Inter–Office Communication, Promotes Continued Employee Education and Lowers Annual Travel Expenses.

Vibra Healthcare and Summa Health System Joint Venture to Build 60-Bed Acute Med - October 09, 2009
Vibra Healthcare LLC announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with Summa Health System of Akron, OH to build and operate a freestanding acute medical rehabilitation hospital on the campus of Summa Akron City Hospital.

Medical rehabilitation -- the 'rest of the story' -- often goes untold - October 09, 2009
Most people, at some point in their lives, may worry briefly about being in a car accident. Most, however, don't worry about what might happen after that accident and how their lives could be changed.

Innovative Company Celebrates 10 Years of Fall Prevention for Seniors - October 08, 2009
For ten years private–pay physical therapy in Minnesota has been preventing seniors from falling through the gaps in the healthcare system.

Research: People With Type 2 Diabetes Improved Muscular Strength and Exercise Ca - October 08, 2009
Physical therapist–directed exercise counseling combined with fitness center–based exercise training can improve muscular strength and exercise capacity in people with type 2 diabetes, with outcomes similar to those of supervised exercise.

The latest Parkinson’s treatment: Wii-hab - October 08, 2009
Parkinson’s disease symptoms could be controlled by a game that can be bought on every high street, says a recent study.

It's Time For A Chronic Health Care Bailout - October 08, 2009
Since bending the health cost curve is a key objective of health reform, it stands to reason that targeting chronic conditions should be a basis for changing how health care is paid for in the U.S.

Wright Medical Center Occupational Health and Wellness expands efforts - October 07, 2009
Since the arrival of Dr. Charles Mooney to Wright Medical Center, the facility has taken their Occupational Health and Eellness Department to the next level.

Busting healthcare myths - October 06, 2009
From scary warnings about death panels to missing facts about the insurance industry’s willingness to play its part in reforming the system, the past several weeks have demonstrated that it’s business as usual in Washington.

Two nations, one debate over how to achieve reform - October 06, 2009
A message to all physicians from AMA President J. James Rohack, MD.

Spinetronics aims to fight back pain from every angle - October 06, 2009
A team of enterprising South Florida chiropractors formed Spinetronics to improve decompression machines.

Experts Available to Discuss: Hospital CEOs Claim Healthcare Reform Savings Goal - October 05, 2009
In the first study to investigate the implementation of lean, the American Society for Quality surveyed 77 hospitals, half report some level of lean and/or Six Sigma deployment.

New Thera-Band Active Care Products Promote Home Exercise Programs from Lake Eri - October 05, 2009
Lake Erie Medical announces five new exercise products for use in–clinic or in–home. The new Thera–Band products are the Foot Roller, Mini Ball, Ankle and Wrist Weight Sets, Stability Disc, and Resistance Tubing Loop with Padded Cuffs.

Northwest Hospital & Medical Center to become part of UW Medicine system - October 05, 2009
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center will become part of UW Medicine, a deal that will make the Northgate–area hospital a member of the region's leading teaching and research medical institution.

Compass Clinical Consulting Launches New Resource-Rich Website for Hospital and - October 04, 2009
The new Compass Clinical Consulting (Compass) website is a part of the company's Web 2.0 strategy to create and share high–value healthcare information, insights and inspiration for hospital leaders.

NARA'S Annual Fall Conference To Provide Vital Information For The Success of Re - October 04, 2009
The National Association of Rehabilitation Providers & Agencies (NARA) will be hosting its 31st annual Fall Conference in Sand Key Beach, Florida October 21–23, 2009.

Baucus' Plan To Lower Health Care Costs - October 04, 2009
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D–Mont.) today introduced the America’s Health Future Act, landmark health care reform legislation to lower costs and provide quality, affordable health care coverage.

Revealed: Secrets of Leading Health Care Providers - October 04, 2009
The secret of their success, expert say, is that because doctors in such systems receive a salary, they have few incentives to give patients unnecessary treatments or care.

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Helps to "Lighten the Load" - October 02, 2009
With school underway, a lot of attention is focused on backpack safety. But the predicament of carrying heavy bags, briefcases, computers, luggage and even handbags affects just about everyone.

Summa Health System, Pennsylvania company to build, run rehabilitation hospital - October 02, 2009
Summa Health System and Vibra Healthcare LLC in Mechanicsburg, Penn., will build and run a free–standing rehabilitation hospital on the campus of Summa’s Akron City Hospital.

Houston VA Awarded 3-Year Accreditations For Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitati - October 02, 2009
A three–year accreditation is the highest level of accreditation an organization may be awarded. CARF is committed to developing and maintaining practical, customer–focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality, value, and optimal outcomes in the lives of the persons they serve.

Post Acute Medical / Warm Springs Announces Long-Term Contractual Relationship W - October 02, 2009
Working together, with the Warm Springs Specialty Hospital at Luling and the San Antonio Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, the Company and Gulf States LTAC will collaborate on best practices to offer Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) and rehabilitation services to the entire region.

Online Continuing Education for PTs Available Through Private Practice Section - - October 02, 2009
The Private Practice Section (PPS) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and EDUCATA, a global provider of online continuing education, announced a partnership to provide online courses to Section members.

How to get a leg up on hip healing - October 02, 2009
Hip replacement is a modern marvel. But, as with our bodies in general, strong muscles before and after surgery will make the difference in the quality of your recovery.

Republicans skeptical of malpractice reform - October 02, 2009
In his health reform pitch to Congress, President Barack Obama promised to move on an issue near and dear to the hearts of many conservatives –– medical malpractice reform.

Health Reform Should Begin with Ending Fraud - October 02, 2009
We believe that fraud constitutes at least ten percent ($100 billion) of the nearly one trillion in taxpayer dollars that Medicare and Medicaid will spend this year. That is likely a conservative estimate.

Reading Hospital shows off soon-to-open rehab center in Spring Township - October 02, 2009
After closing one door on a retail–health center project in Spring Township, Reading Hospital opened another Wednesday for a public peek inside its new $70 million post–acute rehabilitation center.

Wellmont, HealthSouth Form Joint Venture to Open a New Rehabilitation Hospital i - October 02, 2009
Wellmont Health System and HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced that a joint venture entity formed by the two parties has been awarded a certificate of public need (COPN) to open a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bristol, Va.

Facility provides care - October 01, 2009
As Carma Orton Matthes sat alone reading her Western novel, the newly named Iron County Rehabilitation and Nursing facility staff and residents bustled around her, preparing for the night's barbecue with their families.

U.S. vs. Canada: Doctors Give Their View - October 01, 2009
President Obama's initiative to reform the American health care system has stirred vigorous debate about the best way to accomplish the objectives of reining in costs and expanding coverage to the uninsured and underinsured. Some individuals believe the country should emulate Canada and adopt some type of single–payer system of universal coverage.

Modern physical therapy looks at more than the injury - September 30, 2009
Brickley now is a physical therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, where she works in the orthopedic, amputation, and burn unit, helping patients get back on their feet after an accident or injury, much like the way her father did so many years ago.

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Literally taking one step at a time - September 30, 2009
After four or five days, Ehrich started showing some improvement, thus becoming a good candidate for physical and occupational therapy at the Rochester Hospital.

Health care reform: Patients must accept some of the blame for escalating costs - September 30, 2009
How is it the fault of insurance or drug companies that obesity and related conditions (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke) are at historic highs, and growing at epidemic rates?

The dirty little secret of health care costs - September 30, 2009
The nation’s debate over health care reform has missed the boat so far. The problem is not the delivery system per se, or the fear of unbridled “socialism” entering the back door via a public option plan.

Peoria, Arizona Officials Celebrate OSR Physical Therapy's West Valley Clinic Gr - September 30, 2009
OSR Physical Therapy is proud to announce the grand opening of their brand new Peoria, AZ clinic, OSR's fourth clinic Phoenix metropolitan area.

Patient-driven rehab business aims to heal whole person - September 30, 2009
Sterling MedCare Home Health has announced that Rehab Dynamix of Sterling will be providing the physical and occupational therapy for their clients.

Cobb Pediatric Therapy Services Is Recognized by Inc. Magazine as One of the Fas - September 30, 2009
Kennesaw, Georgia–based Cobb Pediatric Therapy Services, a pediatric therapy staffing firm that provides speech, physical, and occupational therapy services to school systems across the U.S., has been named one of the country's fastest growing private companies by Inc. Magazine for the second year in a row.

Five Health Care Reforms You Won’t Hear the President Propose - September 30, 2009
Health care needs improvement, there is no debate. What should be debated is how the reform is effected, because the “how” will either extend fundamental principles that have served our economy for two centuries, or it will supplant them with an irreversible forfeiture of our individual freedoms.

More government health care would hurt doctors - September 30, 2009
One key to good health and a successful health care system for all is a sufficient pool of quality physicians. Yet according to recent Congressional testimony by Dr. Jeffrey Harris, president of the American College of Physicians (ACP), we are facing a critical shortage.

Agency sells its home health group in auction - September 30, 2009
The Kanawha–Charleston Health Department has sold its home health agency in a public auction to the owner of a private, local in–home health company for $400,000.

Check Point: Examining Obama’s Assertions - September 28, 2009
It was an angry retort to Mr. Obama’s statement that illegal immigrants would not benefit from proposed health care legislation. And while other points in Mr. Obama’s speech were debatable, this one was not.

4 Conundrums That Impede Healthcare Reform - September 28, 2009
Everybody agrees that something is wrong. Yet it remains remarkably hard to fix our $2 trillion healthcare system.

Analysis: Obama speech to Congress unlikely to be game changer - September 28, 2009
The big question of the night was how Obama was going to address the public health insurance option, but he largely repeated what he has said for weeks: He supports it, but will sign a bill that does not have it.

A Different Approach to Healthcare Reform - September 28, 2009
The only hope for effective reform in this irrational environment is to change the healthcare system incrementally with easy, uncontroversial solutions, identified and solved quickly.

Children’s Rehabilitation Services helps kids with various diseases - September 27, 2009
Chelsea has cystic fibrosis, and her health depends on help from others. A piece of equipment that helps keep mucus in her lungs loosened is just one of the things provided to her through the Children’s Rehabilitation Service, a division of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Therapy gets a step up with horses - September 27, 2009
Reata Rehabilitation is located on a ranch in Ponder and specializes in working with clients who have neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, autism and related disorders.

Underutilized therapy can relieve pain, increase range of motion - September 23, 2009
Muscle Energy is a practice that employs muscle stretches and contractions to adjust body alignment.

Hillsborough physical therapist keeps patients calm, comfortable - September 23, 2009
Dr. Corinne Sicola, a township–based physical therapist, wants patients to focus on rebuilding balance throughout their bodies –– instead of pain.

Managing pain - September 23, 2009
A new understanding of how chronic pain differs from acute is paving the way for alternative therapies.

New stretching technique debuts in valley - September 23, 2009
Working thousands of hours to develop a foolproof stretching method, Aaron Mattes, a registered kinesiotherapist and a licensed massage therapist, created Active Isolated Stretching, or AIS.

VA to Host Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego - September 23, 2009
Recently–injured Veterans will learn how to surf, kayak, sail and enjoy other summer sports at a rehabilitative clinic sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Health Care Reform Stirs Up More Debate - September 23, 2009
Proposed Medicare cuts are scaring those who look after the elderly. They are worried the cuts will harm lead to nursing staff cuts and hurt the care seniors are receiving.

Novint Awarded Subcontract to Develop Physical Rehabilitation Game for Military - September 23, 2009
Novint Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NVNT) today announced it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) subcontract to develop a videogame that will improve cognitive, motor, and sensory performance in soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Health Reform and a Strong Medicare Program - September 23, 2009
The time to strengthen Medicare is now –– the question is, will Congress have the courage to do it right?

Reform would gut home health care - September 23, 2009
In a cost–efficient move, Medicare pays for home health care to keep patients out of hospitals — a program combining efficiency with compassion. But if President Barack Obama and Congress have their way, Cox and many of the other 3.2 million other Medicare patients who utilize home health care benefits could be cut off next year.

Health care: A broken system - September 23, 2009
Across the country, the debate surrounding health care reform has evoked an array of emotions, from anger and frustration to hope and optimism, and has captured the attention of people from all walks of life.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit celebrates successful first year - September 21, 2009
While the hospital celebrates the unit's good statistical showing through the health care industry, it's also looking for ways to expand the program, add more staff certifications and give staff even more training.

Cape rehabilitation hospital to open Plymouth site - September 21, 2009
Sandwich–based Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands is about to spread its wings beyond Cape Cod, with a planned September opening of a state–of–the–art Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth.

Nurse & Veteran Rehab Specialist, Susan Woods, Joins Alliance Seating & Mobility - September 21, 2009
Susan Woods, a registered nurse and complex rehab specialist has joined Alliance Seating & Mobility (ASM), a national, accredited complex rehab company.

Experiencing Life, Briefly, Inside a Nursing Home - September 21, 2009
For 10 days in June, Kristen Murphy chose to live somewhere she and many others fear: a nursing home.

Time to bring sanity to health care debate - September 20, 2009
As we watch the unfolding health care debate, I’m reminded of the ancient Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.”

APTA And The Foundation For Physical Therapy Announce New Foundation Bylaws - September 20, 2009
The Foundation for Physical Therapy (the Foundation) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) are pleased to announce a change in the governance structure for the Foundation. The new Foundation bylaws, taking effect January 1, 2010, clarify the relationship with APTA.

Therapist for musicians in pain - September 20, 2009
Shulman, 61, is the first person many Baltimore–area musicians call on to relieve pain and injury. He has treated percussionists, string players, horn players and other instrumentalists from the city's most prominent musical institutions, including the BSO, the Peabody Conservatory and the former Baltimore Opera Orchestra.

Ohio pain clinic offers online physical therapy - September 20, 2009
Amol Soin, M.D., owner of The Ohio Pain Clinic, has announced the introduction of an online physical therapy program which is available at no cost to the Clinic’s patients. This online physical therapy includes videos and animations designed to teach various therapy exercises, allowing patients to complete physical therapy in the comfort of their own homes.

Wii Hab - Latest Therapy Out of the Box - IB Members Give Back - September 20, 2009
The former sheet metal worker thought he had improved all he could, until he joined a six–month study on incorporating the Nintendo Wii system into physical therapy (PT).

Sports performance and medicine center kicks off - September 20, 2009
The Physical Performance Center at Gaston Rehab and Associates has combined sports performance training with sports medicine in an effort to condition athletes while keeping them injury free.

Shelby County Students Use Wii In P.E. - September 20, 2009
It helps to keep the kids moving and is even used for physical therapy. Bon Lin Elementary is one of the schools where the kids play the Nintendo Wii in physical education class.

More people turn to massage therapy to beat stress from economy - September 20, 2009
During this tough economy more people are turning to massage therapists for help, Smith said. "There hasn't been an economic downtown for me," Smith said. "I have picked up people who are seeking relief from stress."

Phillipsburg pediatric therapists help 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy throu - September 20, 2009
Thanks to Ms. Sam (Deborah J. Markle, the executive director and founder of Sam's Kids Pediatric Therapy in Phillipsburg) and the staff of physical therapists at Sam's Kids, Frank has learned how to overcome many of the physical limitations presented by his disability.

Phys Ed: An Easy Fix for Tennis Elbow? - September 20, 2009
Huddling a while back to brainstorm about inexpensive methods for combating the injury, the scientists glanced around their offices and noticed a homely, low–tech rubber bar, about 8 inches long, which, at the time, was being used for general physical therapy programs.

Canes, walkers and wheelchairs: Making the right choice - September 20, 2009
It’s human nature: We love to get up and move on our own. And we hate it when, for any reason, that freedom and ability are limited. That’s why a senior family member may see a wheelchair, walker or cane as a mixed blessing.

Why the Health Care Debate Is So Explosive - September 18, 2009
Every time the issue comes up (and it has come up often – 1946, 1949, 1962, 1964–5, 1974, 1979, 1991–4 and 2009), the rhetoric runs long, loud, and hysterical. Why so hot? Because big health reforms always plays out on three different levels – every one one of them a killer.

Versa Card, Inc. Opens First Treatment Center for Spine Pain Management, Inc. - September 18, 2009
Versa Card, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IGLB), doing business as "Spine Pain Management, Inc." (the "Company"), has entered into a Medical Services Agreement with Northshore Orthopedics, Assoc. ("NSO") to open its first spine injury treatment center in Houston, Texas.

Reform: Contrasting views from the medical field - September 18, 2009
The legislation would change our nation’s medical care system in dramatic ways. And, I believe, the cost would be enormous and the purported benefits are suspect.

Ease a pain in the neck - September 18, 2009
Local chiropractor shares tips to avoid alleviate common back, neck pain.

How much will covering health care for illegals cost? Rampant Medicaid fraud giv - September 17, 2009
The fact is that is impossible to know exactly how many illegals are in the country. But with the prospect of universal health care on the horizon the question begs to be asked, how much would covering illegal immigrants under such a plan cost the American taxpayer?

American Hospital Association endorses smart card product - September 17, 2009
The American Hospital Association, through its subsidiary AHA Solutions Inc., has announced its endorsement of EXTENSION HealthID.

How We Can Afford Health Care Reform - September 17, 2009
"How are we going to pay for health care reform in this terrible economic environment," followed by the warning that our children and grandchildren will be taxed to the gills because of the Boomers, is a legitimate question being asked by those opposed to health care reform.

Hospital Checklists Need a Reality Check, According to Penn Collaborative Study - September 17, 2009
A team of sociologists and health–care researchers is calling for greater understanding of how hospital and medical checklists can be used to improve patient safety.

Hot Button - September 17, 2009
If Washington wants to lower the costs of health care it should start cracking down on scammers bilking the system, argues former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich and other conservatives in a timely new book.

Steps to Health: Some yoga can strengthen bones - September 16, 2009
A pilot study published in the current issue of the journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation suggests a short daily yoga routine can build bone mineral density, preventing or treating osteopenia and osteoporosis.

The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) to Hold - September 14, 2009
The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) www.aaham.org , will hold its Annual National Institute (ANI) , "The Future of Healthcare in a Changing Economy, Everything New Under the Sun", October 14–16, 2009 in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Fairmont Princess Resort & Spa.

ObamaCare Shocker: Rationing - The Doctor Will NOT See You Now - September 14, 2009
Let's get right to the main question everyone has about the new ObamaCare health scheme: does House Bill 3200, entitled Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, ration medical care. The answer: yes, and quite severely.

In the Absence of Specifics, 'Public Option' Looms Large - September 14, 2009
It is now clear that the Obama administration did not intend to spark a firestorm of criticism over the public option. A team noted for its discipline during the campaign found itself unexpectedly on the defensive this week trying to explain the inexplicable.

Brooks Opens New Center for Back & Neck Health - September 13, 2009
Brooks Rehabilitation's newest specialty clinic, the Brooks Center for Back & Neck Health, offers patients advanced treatments for both acute and chronic conditions of the spine, including whiplash, lumbar stenosis, cervical or lumbar radiculopathy, cervical or lumbar instability, sciatica, TMJ, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, and more.

For this therapist, the road is his clinic - September 13, 2009
Every day, Jim Hoegh loads up his car with a table, therapy equipment and his two healing dogs – Grace and Sunshine – and heads out on the road.

Breakthrough Gait Therapy for Medicare Neurological Patients in Brooklyn, N.Y. - September 13, 2009
Physical therapy clinic in Brooklyn, N.Y. is offering Parkinson's disease and other movement disorder patients breakthrough gait treatment.

Physical therapist develops online site - September 13, 2009
Rasavong, 33, is the founder and president of CyberPT, a Web site with the goal of becoming a comprehensive source of information on physical therapy for patients and therapists alike.

Trainer helps golfers get ‘in the swing' - September 13, 2009
Angelo Scarpati, physical therapist and sports performance trainer, said his center rehabilitates clients who have been injured, and also trains adults and children who want to improve their sports performance and fitness levels.

What to do when out-of-line legs worsen achy knees - September 13, 2009
The exercises themselves are similar to what patients are prescribed after a hip replacement. In a handful of knee patients who underwent a month of physical therapy to learn those exercises, Thorp measured a drop in knee load.

Like a chiropractor for your bite - September 12, 2009
Neuromuscular dentistry helps align a patient's jaw to reduce migraines and other painful symptoms.

Sports help keep effects of MS at bay - September 12, 2009
She actively pursued physical therapy and activities which kept her body moving. Through her physical therapist, she became involved in many adaptive sports programs including sailing, kayaking, horseback riding and hand cycling.

Prevent lower back pain with a balanced core training program - September 12, 2009
In my quest to get to the core of this common ailment I spoke with licensed physical therapist, James Doyle of Doyle and Taylor Physical Therapy in Annapolis. Mr. Doyle emphasized the importance of a balanced core training routine by stating that the core is not just made up of the abdominal muscles, but also includes the hips, and upper and lower back muscles.

Passive exercise provides healthy physical activity for everyone - September 12, 2009
Today, we're all aware of the numerous benefits physical exercise has for those looking to become healthier and live longer lives. However, for the elderly and/or disabled, traditional aerobic exercise can be painful, dangerous, or downright impossible.

Physical therapist focuses on women’s health - September 12, 2009
With core–strengthening exercises and weekly massages, Mills was able to reduce Brooks' hip pain during her pregnancy as well as lessen her postpartum recovery time.

Woman aims to fund aquatic therapy pool - September 12, 2009
Because of her father's head injury, Mrs. Barney–Pullus has always been interested in aquatic therapy. She said she saw firsthand how his headaches went away when he was in the water. Now, she is hoping to raise enough money to fund a therapy pool.

Video gait analysis for injury prevention - September 12, 2009
Jay Turcuato, PT, a physical therapist at AthletiCo in Glenview, uses VGA in combination with a biomechanical assessment of patients. He says the program has been integral in helping him identify problems that are hard to detect by the naked eye.

Lewes man reclaims his life after disabling accident - September 12, 2009
Gordon Boslet was moving his lawn furniture in June 2008, as a storm approached and one of those freak accidents happened – the kind of accident that changes one’s life forever.

APTA Calls For CMS and Congressional Action to Prohibit Unqualified Personnel Fr - September 12, 2009
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Congress to act to prevent unqualified personnel from providing physical therapy services.

Local rehab program gets man back on feet - September 12, 2009
He'd been incapacitated by a blood clot in his lung following back surgery nearly a year ago. But after session after session at the Williamston office of Sparrow Physical Therapy, Tobia came to his last session July 30 walking virtually unassisted, and becoming a source of encouragement to other patients.

Water therapy for children who've had limb surgery keeps rehab center busy - September 12, 2009
Activity at the Rehabilitation Center for Children & Adults was crawling along earlier this summer. Then, in mid–June, vans started dropping off new young clients every day. The children are arriving from St. Mary's Medical Center, after coming to the Palm Beaches from across the globe for limb–lengthening or limb–restoration surgery.

Excerpt: 'Heal Pelvic Pain' - September 12, 2009
Physical Therapist Amy Stein Shares Information About the Pelvic Floor and Its Importance to Your Health.

Discussing Experiences, Treatments May Help Chronic Pelvic Pain - September 12, 2009
It is a pain that many people will never tell you they have. And, if not treated it can lead to a life of suffering and countless doctor and therapist visits.

An American Universal Health Care System - September 12, 2009
Real health care reform is a complex issue; therefore it’s not possible to cover every aspect of universal health care or reform of the current system in this short article. However we will cover as much ground with the limited space available.

Over One-Third of Centers Operated by Skilled Healthcare Group Subsidiaries Win - September 10, 2009
Thirty–seven skilled nursing and assisted living centers which are operated by subsidiaries of Skilled Healthcare Group have earned the prestigious 2009 Step 1 National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and the National Center For Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) in recognition of the centers’ strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Research and Markets: Rehabilitation Therapy Practices - September 10, 2009
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Rehabilitation Therapy Practices" report to their offering.

Rehabilitation Therapy Jobs Search Made Easy With Travel Force Staffing - September 10, 2009
After placing therapists in prime therapy jobs for over 10 years, American Traveler, a leading travel nursing jobs agency, announced today it has launched Travel Force Staffing, a distinct brand of American Traveler, to better meet the evolving needs of America's rehabilitation therapists.

Putting Patients Back on Main St. - September 10, 2009
"It gets people back to their daily activities. It's like a little community. The key thing people want to deal with is the simple stuff, like how to get in and out of a car."

Double Amputee Uses Golf For Rehabilitation - September 10, 2009
An Iraq war veteran who lost both legs is using golf to help recover.

Ex-high school athlete helps people with disabilities keep eyes on prize - September 10, 2009
Brian Sheridan did not let a failed backflip stop him from competing in sports, earning a college degree, becoming a registered occupational therapist and starting a number of nonprofit and for–profit businesses that help people with disabilities.

Obamacare Sets Up a Health Dictatorship - September 10, 2009
A healthcare system so devilishly complex, run by the same government that owns and operates the public schools, the Post Office, Amtrak, and other notoriously inefficient public enterprises, is guaranteed to be a disaster for the American people.

Lessons from Europe – Part One Universal Health Care - September 10, 2009
Another knock your socks off expose’ regarding the proposed movement across America to exchange Democracy for Socialism. Beware wolves in sheep’s clothing.

The Promised Land of Government Controlled Health Care - September 10, 2009
Evangelical Left activist Jim Wallis of Sojourners is rallying liberal wayfarers for the Promised Land of government–controlled health care, announcing his "40 Days for Health Reform" crusade during an August 10 media conference call.

Surge in Hospital Employment of Physicians Means Greater Compliance Risks - September 09, 2009
A revolution in health care relationships is underway, with a big upswing in hospital employment of physicians, and compliance considerations are at the heart of it.

Best in Class: Why Tenet Is the Healthiest Play in Hospitals - September 08, 2009
As a part of President Obama's larger agenda to remake health care in the U.S., hospitals agreed to contribute some $155 billion in Medicare and Medicaid savings over the next 10 years.

State board gets stuck with $475,000 phone bill - September 08, 2009
The state Board of Physical Therapy got stuck with a $475,000 phone bill after someone in Taiwan went online and stole an agency conference call access code that was posted on the Secretary of State's Web site, state officials confirmed Monday.

Health Care Reform Legislation: A 1,000 Page Complete Disaster - September 08, 2009
As a physician, I feel obligated to comment on health care reform, as well as the current health care bill in Congress. Unlike other areas of the political arena, this is an area where I'm straddling the fence—at least on the pending legislation.

Progressive study under way for stroke rehabilitation - September 05, 2009
“The stroke survivor wears reflective markers on their arm and body, says Thanassis Rikakis. He says, “Those reflective markers are being tracked by infrared cameras around the room and then the computer calculates from those markers a model of the body and arm for the patient.

New type of nursing home stirs up opposition in Chandler - September 05, 2009
A new kind of assisted living facility that targets short–term rehabilitation patients eligible for Medicare with hotel–style amenities has aroused a firestorm of opposition from competitors in Chandler.

Carolinas HealthCare adds four S.C. hospitals - September 05, 2009
Carolinas HealthCare System has added four S.C. hospitals to its network.

SunBridge Healthcare Centers Recognized Nationally for Continuous Quality Improv - September 05, 2009
Ten skilled nursing centers operated by SunBridge Healthcare Corp., a wholly–owned subsidiary of Sun Healthcare Group, Inc., have earned the prestigious 2009 Step 1 Quality Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement by the American Health Care Association and the National Center For Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

Saebo, Inc. Announces Delivery of its 50th In-Patient Kit - September 05, 2009
Saebo, Inc., a leading global provider of innovative stroke rehabilitation products for stroke survivors and other neurologically impaired patients, recently installed its 50th In–Patient Kit at the VA Medical Center in Atlanta, GA.

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Only Hospital in New Jersey to Offer New Bi - September 05, 2009
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (http://www.kessler–rehab.com) is the only hospital in New Jersey and one of the first rehabilitation centers in the country to offer amputees the new PROPRIO FOOT(R), a prosthesis that provides greater flexibility and mobility to its users.

The Nursing Home Complaint Center Wants To Talk With Law Firms In California, Fl - September 05, 2009
The Nursing Home Complaint Center was created by one of the nation's leading advocacy groups in order to educate the average US citizen about elder abuse, especially when it comes to our nation's nursing homes, and at the same time help victims or their families find high quality law firms in the top 100 US metro areas, to assist the victim or the family ascertain if there might be an elder abuse issue.

Therapy focuses on injuries that can strike golfers - September 05, 2009
Marti Kunishima, a physical therapist at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, specializes in finding the causes of injuries like Washington's, helping them heal, and preventing them from happening again.

Learning to walk with prosthetics - September 05, 2009
After being diagnosed with diabetes, a Marquette man undergoes a double amputation. But with a positive attitude and a prosthesis for both legs, Mike is slowly learning to walk on his own.

U.S. Physical Therapy Inc. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) - September 05, 2009
U.S. Physical Therapy Inc. (USPH) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2009–06–30

Will a Public Option Hurt Insurance Company Profits? - September 05, 2009
The public debate over health–care reform has been dominated in recent days by the issue of the so–called "public option" –– namely whether the government should offer an insurance plan that competes with those offered by private insurers.

President Obama's VIP healthcare - September 02, 2009
The commander in chief and his family get free treatment from a staff of four doctors. White House physicians see their role as mirroring the Secret Service, to protect the chief executive.

Sacramento Law Firm and Trial Lawyers Across the Country Show - August 27, 2009
The first three Mondays in August, 53 law firms from 25 states will band together to donate more than 60 Nintendo Wii gaming systems to rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and hospitals all over America.

Music therapy is growing in the rehabilitation world - August 27, 2009
Since 1998, The Choir Therapy has been an important addition to the rehabilitation of some people recovering from traumatic brain injuries in Farmington Hills.

Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation now available through area home health agency - August 27, 2009
With more than 85 years of home healthcare experience, Nursing & Home Care has recently launched an in–home Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation program. Under this new program, the organization’s therapists provide highly specialized physical, occupational and speech therapy services to children up to age 18.

Many Heart Attack Patients Not Referred to Cardiac Rehab - August 27, 2009
Even though cardiac rehabilitation has been shown to guard against future heart trouble once a cardiovascular event has landed someone in the hospital, only 56 percent of these patients are referred for the therapy, a new study finds.

KP3 program all about preventing injuries - August 25, 2009
Over the course of two months, TOSPT trainers and physical therapists Jerry Latimer and Steve Trocchio screened and assessed the young athletes in small groups.

Physical therapy can provide relief during pregnancy - August 25, 2009
Amy Boocher sleeps soundly at night thanks to physical therapist Connie Strey. And that's saying a lot, given that hip pain had made good shut–eye a distant dream for the Pine River woman throughout the 27 weeks of her pregnancy.

Robotic limbs allow patients to move legs - August 25, 2009
The program uses equipment called Lokomat Pro, where a computer drives robotic limbs attached to the patient's legs to help move them in a walking gait on a treadmill while the patient is supported in a harness.

Physical Therapy On Horses - August 25, 2009
A non–profit organization is using a four–legged approach to physical therapy. The North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, or NCTRC, uses horses to rehab special needs clients.

Told he might be unable to walk, man soon may not need his wheelchair - August 25, 2009
After losing most of his mobility in 2008, Ernst's health care providers now say he is "amazing" and has made some of the quickest progress they have ever seen.

Athlete Competes to Raise Awareness - August 25, 2009
The physical therapist understands the physical and emotional pain it takes to overcome a debilitating injury.

Consumers pay $34 billion for alternative medicine - August 25, 2009
mericans spend about $34 billion annually on alternative medicine, according to the first national estimate of such out–of–pocket spending in more than a decade.

Arthritis sufferers enjoy physical, social therapy in Riverside aqua class - August 25, 2009
Doctors and physical therapists have long known the benefits of warm–water exercise in treating arthritis patients.

Paralympian runners teach others who've lost legs to move forward - August 25, 2009
The Amputee Walking School, which also is sponsored by Michigan Orthopedic Services, is designed for everyone from young amputees who lost limbs because of violence or cancer to seniors who lost legs to diabetes.

Syracuse VA Medical Center opens prosthetics lab, spinal cord clinic - August 25, 2009
The Syracuse VA Medical Center has opened a new outpatient rehabilitation clinic and a prosthetics lab to serve the growing number of soldiers coming home from war with injuries.

Interactive Metronome helps stroke patients recover - August 25, 2009
Therapists at HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital have a new tool to help patients who have difficulty walking, talking and organizing their thoughts after suffering a stroke or debilitating injury.

Slow down on health reform - August 25, 2009
Reform is necessary, and has been for quite some time. However, the pace at which the Obama administration is racing toward a solution is of grave concern to us.

Medicare Fraud Strike Force Operations Lead to Charges Against 32 Doctors and He - August 25, 2009
Thirty–two people have been indicted for schemes to submit more than $16 million in false Medicare claims in the continuing operation of the Medicare Fraud Strike Force in Houston, Deputy Attorney General David W. Ogden and Deputy Secretary Bill Corr of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today.

Healthcare Reform: Will Device Makers End Up in the Red or in the Pink? - August 25, 2009
Despite some concerns, execs say device sector should emerge from the legislative OR in good health.

Health Care and the Supply Chain: Ten Steps to Reduce the Cost of Health Care Ri - August 25, 2009
While we wait to see what Washington will do for us or to us on the health care front there are a number of things that could be done right now to reduce the cost of health care.

Newt’s six-point health-care reform - August 25, 2009
Barack Obama likes to accuse his critics on health–care reform of proposing nothing in opposition to ObamaCare. Newt Gingrich and Nancy Desmond run the Center for Health Transformation and have their own response, a six–point plan to reform health care and lower costs, without spending trillions of dollars to do it.

Common Sense May Sink ObamaCare - August 23, 2009
This is big, what’s happening. President Obama appears to have misstepped on a major initiative and defining issue. He has misjudged the nation’s mood, which itself is news: He rose from nothing to everything with the help of his fine–tuned antennae. Resistance to the Democratic health–care plans is in the air, showing up more now on YouTube than in the polls, but it will be in the polls soon enough

DJO Incorporated Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2009 - August 22, 2009
DJO Incorporated ("DJO" or the "Company") a global provider of medical devices that provide solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced financial results for its operating subsidiary, DJO Finance LLC ("DJOFL"), for the second quarter of 2009, ended June 27, 2009. ReAble Therapeutics, Inc. ("ReAble") acquired DJO Incorporated ("DJO Opco") in a transaction completed on November 20, 2007 (the "DJO Merger").

Dozens arrested in Medicare fraud busts across US - August 22, 2009
Federal authorities arrested 30 people, including doctors, and were seeking others in a major Medicare fraud bust Wednesday in New York, Louisiana, Boston and Houston, targeting scams such as "arthritis kits" — expensive braces that many patients never used.

Group Of Alabama Physicians Opposes Government-Run Health Care - August 22, 2009
Around 43,000 doctors in several states are standing against President Barack Obama's government–run health care plan. Several hundred of those physicians are in North Alabama.

Marijuana Reimbursement Claims Highlight How Pot Could Be Gold for Employers - August 22, 2009
A medical billing company may be blowing smoke, but could reimbursing patients for medical marijuana lower drug costs for employers?

Wii makes therapy more fun - August 19, 2009
HealthSouth is one of a growing number of outpatient and inpatient facilities that are incorporating Wiihabilitation into their physical therapy and rehabilitation regiments.

Rehab Improves Attention Deficits in Stroke Survivors - August 19, 2009
A rehabilitation program for impaired attention was successful in patients who had suffered a stroke, a randomized trial showed.

LiveWell Rehab helps Southern Miss professor get back on to his feet - August 19, 2009
Jon Beedle, a professor in the University of Southern Mississippi’s Education and Psychology Department, is back on his feet and enjoying life after a two year–long journey through rehabilitation at Forrest General’s LiveWell Center.

President's Council Projects Growth For Physical Therapy Profession - August 19, 2009
The nation's aging population and expanded health care coverage will increase the demand for physical therapist (PT) services, says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a new federal report1 that presents a projection of potential developments in the US labor market over the next 5 to 10 years is released.

Rehabilitation Hospital Awarded Research Grant - August 19, 2009
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana announced today that two of its research projects have been awarded a total of nearly $240,000 from the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Board.

MossRehab Again Ranked among Nation’s Top Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News - August 19, 2009
For the 16th year, MossRehab, part of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation facilities in the 2009–2010 U.S. News & World Report magazine survey of “America’s Best Hospitals.”

Eliminate Pain In Only 4 Sessions? Seminar Teaches Physical and Massage Therapis - August 19, 2009
The Active Myofascial Therapy association is hosting its first annual certification seminar in August 3–7, 2009 in San Francisco, California. A small group of physical and massage therapists from across the country will join the founder of the Active Myofascial Therapy technique, Irene Diamond, RT., to learn The Diamond Method™ in a 5 day comprehensive seminar.

Shelbourne Releases New Information on Knee Replacement - August 19, 2009
Research from the Shelbourne Knee Center shows most patients can avoid total knee replacement; most improve with rehabilitation and are able to avoid surgery.

SK&A Announces Database of Physicians with Hospital Affiliation - August 19, 2009
SK&A Information Services, a leading provider of healthcare information solutions and research, today announced the release of its Physicians with Hospital Affiliation list, bringing users access to physicians and the hospitals where they hold admission privileges.

What Americans Want for the Future of Health Care - August 18, 2009
Health care has taken center stage in Washington, and a new poll conducted by Zogby International and commissioned by S. Ward Casscells, MD, a public policy expert at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, gives unique insight into how Americans feel about this hot–button issue.

Reform Health Care Now: Special interest groups shouldn't call the shots - August 18, 2009
Of all the problems with the current health care system, perhaps the most insidious is that the system is fueled by special interest groups, whose chief concern is their own bottom line.

Obama Tries to Rally Lawmakers on Health-Care Legislation - August 18, 2009
President Obama urged Democrats today to overcome divisions to achieve health–care reform, asserting that he was “absolutely convinced” that legislation would reach his desk this year.

How physicians would attack health-care reform - August 18, 2009
Health–care insurance has been a constant struggle for Americans, especially for the 44 million individuals who don't have it. Now, as the government pushes for a national insurance option, the conundrum of exorbitant plans and care, insurance company fraud, and political unrest remains far from solved.

Day center in Portage will serve those with dementia and others - August 17, 2009
The facility came about as a result of strategic planning that identified a need for caregiver support and a desire to improve grief and loss services, Maile said.

Yardwork can do a body good - August 17, 2009
"People who start the hobby of gardening discover very quickly it's much more physically demanding than they might have realized," says Kimberly Ridout, a physical therapist in Dallas who has experience designing gardening fitness programs.

Singing does more than soothe the souls of Parkinson's patients - August 17, 2009
Therapists say, if you were to look at the brain of a Parkinson's patient, you'd see the part that controls motor skills is all out of whack. One treatment that was really developed ages ago can give it all some order, not to mention, a beat.

Senior Citizens Being Urged to Choose and Use Walkers and Canes Carefully - August 17, 2009
Proper fit and use may prevent some of the 47,000 annual ER visits by elderly who fall

City approves Spaulding Rehab's $200m project - August 13, 2009
Boston officials have approved a plan by Spaudling Rehabilitation Hospital to build a $200 million medical center in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Nursing homes face $78M Medicare cut - August 13, 2009
Florida nursing homes face a proposed $78.4 million cut in Medicare reimbursements, which may cause some facilities to close and/or shed nearly 2,000 jobs statewide.

Competition in the Health Care Marketplace - August 12, 2009
Congress is attempting to address in major health reform legislation the many problems in our health sector: Health insurance and health care still cost too much. As a result, tens of millions of Americans don’t have health insurance, and many more are worried they are one pink slip away from losing their coverage.

Wrong health reform will hurt economy - August 12, 2009
After the vice president admitted the administration had misread the economy, the president said administration officials, instead, had incomplete information — but yet they would not have done anything different in the too–slow stimulus. We need to prevent a recurrence of the stimulus mistake on health care.

KarenZupko & Associates, Inc. and ReachMD XM 160 Announce New Radio Programming - August 12, 2009
A new medical practice management radio show, Practice Success, is now available on XM Satellite Radio Channel 160. This program is produced by KarenZupko & Associates, Inc., a Chicago–based medical practice management consulting and training firm, in partnership with ReachMD, a new media communications platform for medical professionals.

Lifting the veil on hospital care
Federal and private Web sites offer qualit - August 05, 2009
For consumers who want to know, there are now ways to compare cost estimates for surgeries. You can learn how often hospitals lose patients as customers, and how often they get them back after less than a month, because of complications and mistakes.

Ohio's lawmakers approve $51 billion budget - August 04, 2009
Instead of billing the government for services such as oxygen and physical and occupational therapy, medical equipment such as custom wheelchairs, over–the–counter medication and transportation, nursing homes will pay for the services out of the per diem increase.

Heart Transplant Recipients Can Improve Fitness And Perform High Intensity Worko - August 04, 2009
Heart transplant recipients' cardio–respiratory fitness is around 30 to 50 per cent lower than age–matched healthy sedentary individuals. As a result, exercise rehabilitation should be very important to these patients, and a University of Alberta study shows they can improve their overall physical fitness.

Shoulder Surgery Doesn't Prevent Return to Sports - August 04, 2009
Replacing a joint in any part of the body often leads to a long recovery process and the possibility of not being able to return to a sport or activity.

Final Version of House Bill Would Give Primary Care Docs a Pay Boost - August 04, 2009
The House of Representatives' final healthcare reform bill includes a number of new rewards for primary care physicians as part of its package for extending health insurance to nearly all Americans.

20 arrested in Medi-Cal fraud targeting disabled patients - August 04, 2009
Twenty people were arrested this morning in a $4.6–million Medi–Cal fraud scheme that law enforcement officials allege used unlicensed individuals to provide in–home nursing care for disabled patients.

Physical Therapists Say Proper Fit and Use of Walkers and Canes Can Prevent Fall - July 30, 2009
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids to be properly assessed and fitted by a physical therapist to avoid fall–related injuries.

Health checkup: Low back pain - July 30, 2009
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to the physician or physical therapist. The causes of back pain are too numerous to list here, but most cases are caused by poor posture, repetitive minor strains or awkward movements or positions.

Physical therapist uses music in his practice - July 30, 2009
Physical therapy is often times a painful process. Music is relaxing, and relaxed patients tend to do better quicker.

Dog helps break up the routine of physical therapy at St. Joseph Villa - July 30, 2009
Rudy is a silver lab retriever owned by physical therapist Jennifer Trecaso. She saw how excited the residents were when one of the rehabilitation technicians brought in a puppy, and since her dog has been to multiple obedience training classes, she thought Rudy would be perfect to bring in and help out.

Therapists aiding boy in reaching his physical potential - July 29, 2009
That was more than three years ago, and Devan, who has spastic cerebral palsy, now is 4 years old. He brightened Endly's week Tuesday when he kicked his feet in the water of his aunt's backyard pool, and opening the refrigerator door also is on his latest list of accomplishments.

Hospital promotes infant massages - July 29, 2009
Therapists noticed right away that her muscle tone was weak and her shoulders pitched back instead of forward, making it difficult for her to move. Too much movement even made the infant vomit. But after just three months in the new infant massage program at the Urbana hospital, Shayla’s development has almost caught up to most other girls her age.

As health data becomes available, patients can demand better care - July 29, 2009
For consumers who want to know, there are now ways to compare cost estimates for surgeries. You can learn how often hospitals lose patients, and how often they get them back after less than a month because of complications and mistakes.

Montgomery County hospital helping paraplegics get 'back in the game' - July 22, 2009
Called ''ReWalk,'' the device can help paraplegics –– using crutches for stability –– to stand and walk when they lean forward and move their upper body in different ways. Users must have use of their hands and shoulders to operate it.

Cherry Hill Manor hosts former residents at 'Rehab Reunion' - July 20, 2009
In an effort to reunite the staff with some of the past residents, the facility held a “Rehab Reunion” on Thursday, May 21. Those attending were treated to a sit–down dinner and got to chat with other former residents as well as members of their “rehab team.”

DOTmed Industry Sector Report: Physical Therapy - July 20, 2009
For more than 100 years, physical therapists have been dealing with assistive, adaptive, rehabilitative and analytical devices to help their patients. While the equipment has become more advanced both technically and physically, the basic concepts have stayed the same.

Michigan Passes Legislation to License Physical Therapist Assistants - July 20, 2009
Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed SB 151 into law last week, requiring physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to obtain state licensure. Michigan is now the 48th state to regulate PTAs, according to the Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA).

Hands-on healing techniques like massage and acupuncture score with clients: Hea - July 20, 2009
Chiropractic care, rated highest in the survey at 59 percent of patients completely or very satisfied with treatment, is based on the idea that restricted movement in the spine leads to pain and loss of function.

Direct access to physical therapy can cut costs - July 20, 2009
Direct access is covered under most health insurance plans, and U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, D–Pa., has co–sponsored legislation to include it under Medicare in those states that have legalized it. The bill was introduced in the Senate this spring and is now in committee.

House Of Delegates Elects Directors, Officers, And Committee Member Prior To PT - July 20, 2009
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) House of Delegates elected officers, directors, and a member of the Nominating Committee during its annual meeting prior to PT 2009, June 10–13, in Baltimore.

Elite Sports Physical Therapy Starts Fremont's 1st Dance Therapy Program - July 20, 2009
Holding true to their commitment to provide cutting edge sports and orthopedic physical therapy in Fremont, CA, Elite Sports PT is starting the area's 1st Dance Rehabilition/Dance Therapy Program.

A look at health care plans in Congress - July 16, 2009
A look at health care legislation taking shape in the Democratic–controlled House and Senate as President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the system, cover nearly 50 million uninsured Americans and reduce costs.

LC seeking accreditation for Doctor of Physical Therapy program - July 16, 2009
Lynchburg College is on the verge of launching a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, but the school must first complete a series of accreditation requirements.

ObamaCare disses doctors - July 16, 2009
In his address to the AMA last month, President Obama said, “And I want to commend the AMA, in particular, for offering to do your part to curb costs and achieve reform." Two–thirds of America’s doctors, had two reasons to think that the AMA was in no position to make such a promise.

UA Training Rehabilitation Counselors Across the State - July 12, 2009
The UA's rehabilitation counseling program is the only one of its kind at a state institution in Arizona, and it is meeting the need for master's degree–level rehabilitation counselors for state government and within the private sector.

Jury Convicts Los Angeles Physician Assistant for Stealing Doctor's Identity and - July 11, 2009
After a seven–day trial in federal court in Los Angeles, a jury found Ronald Luis Bradshaw, 59, guilty on all charged counts, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, multiple counts of health fraud and aggravated identity theft for prescribing medically unnecessary durable medical equipment to hundreds of Medicare beneficiaries under the stolen identity of a doctor.

Tapeless Medical Products Earn Medicare HCPCS Code - July 11, 2009
An innovative, non–adhesive dressing system have been approved for a Medicare billing designation that promises to make wound care easier and more affordable for thousands of individuals who require in–home medical assistance.

Scoliosis patients find new treatment - July 09, 2009
Dr. April Cardwell said she and her partner, Dr. Michael Farrell, use a technique developed by developed by the Clear Institute, a group of chiropractic physicians. She added that it blends chiropractic care and physical therapy that retrains the body to hold the correct posture.

WellCare President and CEO Schiesser to resign - July 08, 2009
Health insurer WellCare Health Plans Inc. said Monday that Heath Schiesser, who was promoted to president and CEO during a leadership shakeup in January 2008, will resign once a successor is found.

iMedicor Adds Pre-populated CV’s to its HIPAA Compliant Portal Through Partners - July 08, 2009
This partnership gives iMedicor the ability to access Vitals’ database of more than 700,000 practicing physicians in the United States to streamline physicians’ registration on the iMedicor portal.

Compass Clinical Hospital Accreditation and Compliance Expert Urges Public Comme - July 08, 2009
Rare Opportunity for Hospital and Healthcare Leaders to Share Experiences and Suggest Improvements to CMS

Crackdown on Medicare fraud a priority for Obama administration - July 08, 2009
The Obama administration is aggressively pushing Medicare fraud prevention along with criminal prosecutions as the president seeks to expand healthcare coverage for millions of uninsured Americans.

Obama Health Care Poison Pill - July 08, 2009
The antidote of public scrutiny is needed. Otherwise, Obama's health care poison pill could kill the private system that makes American medicine the world's best.

Rehab consists of several steps - July 08, 2009
The rehabilitation of an athlete who's had anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery is about more than just strengthening the injured knee.

The vigilant hypochondriac: The inner ear, vision and other senses keep us uprig - July 08, 2009
What causes older people to fall? Now a researcher has shown that the vestibular system — the structure deep within the inner ear that helps us maintain our balance — deteriorates with age and also contributes to falls.

Physical therapist explains machine that helps patients walk - July 08, 2009
Lodi Memorial Hospital is the only place in the greater Sacramento and Modesto areas that has a new piece of equipment available to patients seeking to improve their ability to walk normally again. This includes those who have suffered from a stroke, an incomplete spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy or, like Linda Barnard, of Sacramento, multiple sclerosis.

Physical therapist helps patients return to active lifestyle with physical train - July 08, 2009
At the suggestion of his physical therapist, Wofford contacted Nanette Farris, 41, a physical therapist with Campbell Clinic, who became certified as a personal trainer in 2004 and had begun taking patients on an individual basis.

Nurse assistant assigned probation in Medicaid fraud case - July 08, 2009
A certified nurse assistant who had worked at a doctor's office in Norris City has been placed on probation and ordered to pay restitution in a federal Medicaid fraud case.

Wii PT: Video games do double duty as physical therapy in rehab hospital - July 08, 2009
Hinojos is part of a trend in physical rehabilitation that uses the Nintendo Wii video–game console to help patients improve the likes of balance, standing tolerance, eye–hand coordination and cognitive skills.

Veterans Affairs Researchers Study Benefits of Robot for Ankle Rehabilitation - July 08, 2009
Researchers at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and the University of Maryland School of Medicine are conducting research using a novel ankle robot ("Anklebot"), invented by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, with stroke patients at the Baltimore VA Medical Center.

Man charged with sexually assaulting nursing home patient - July 08, 2009
Last week, Police say an 87–year old patient was touched inappropriately by a visitor at the Bradford Square Rehabilitation and Nursing center.

Music May Have A Future Role In Heart And Stroke Patient Rehabilitation - July 08, 2009
Blood flow and respiratory rates can synch with music, indicating that music could one day be a therapeutic tool for blood pressure control and rehabilitation, according to a study by Italian researchers published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

New Analysis Examines Fraud in Both Private and Public Health Insurance Markets - July 07, 2009
A new report from The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Health Policy challenges the notion that fraud is a problem only in public health insurance markets and finds that fraud is a system–wide problem affecting private and public health insurance alike.

Health care plan needs patient accountability - July 07, 2009
Any effort to overhaul our nation’s health care system with the intention of reducing health care costs needs to include specific mandates for patient accountability with respect to their own care and treatment.

CollaborateMD Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary - July 07, 2009
This year, CollaborateMD celebrates their tenth anniversary of providing hybrid SaaS practice management and medical billing software to physician offices and third–party billing services.

Feds charge 53 in $50M medical billing scheme - July 07, 2009
The huge case is really a collection of eight cases involving physical therapy and injection or infusion therapy clinics. In all, 53 defendants, including four doctors, either appeared Wednesday in federal court in Detroit or are expected to do so in the coming days.

Zynex Introduces New Product Line - July 07, 2009


HealthCare Insight(R) Launches StopHealthCareFraud.com - July 07, 2009
Site Designed to Be America's Premier Web Resource Dedicated to Helping Consumers Understand, Identify, and Take Action Against the Multibillion Dollar Health Care Fraud Problem

Calling All Heart Patients - July 07, 2009
Telephone or Internet–based interventions may help heart attack survivors and other cardiac patients improve their heart health and reduce their risk of future cardiac events, Australian researchers say.

Lifelike Robot Provides Innovative Rehabilitation Treatment for Patients - July 07, 2009
Looking beyond the physical and occupational therapy norms, Sacred Heart Hospital's Physical Rehabilitation Center introduced a new team member who is making a positive impact on patient care. A responsive, animated and walking robotic Pleo Dinosaur is being used in the rehabilitation of patients, both physically and emotionally.

'Navigaitor' Helps Patients Walk Again - July 07, 2009
Severe stroke victims and other acutely ill rehabilitation patients are learning to correct their unsteady and unsafe gait sooner and without the fear of falling by using a new therapeutic device that allows them more freedom of motion to walk again.

DJO Incorporated Announces Sale of Empi Therapy Solutions Catalog Business to Pa - July 07, 2009
DJO Incorporated, a global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced the sale of the rehabilitation equipment and supply catalog business of its Empi business unit, Empi Therapy Solutions (ETS) (formerly known as Rehab Medical Equipment, or RME), to Patterson Medical, a division of Patterson Companies, Inc.

Eckenhoff to leave National Rehabilitation Hospital - July 07, 2009
Ed Eckenhoff, 66, founder, president and CEO of the not–for–profit National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, will be stepping down effective Oct. 1.

The Nursing Home Complaint Center Intends To Team Up With Personal Injury Law Fi - July 05, 2009
The Nursing Home Complaint Center also wants to work with law firm that also have an interest in Medicare–Medicaid fraud, Class actions, and employee wage and hour issues.

May Shut Down Nursing Home - July 04, 2009
The Illinois Department of Public Health is looking to close an Oak Lawn nursing home for their history of offenses.

The GOP Can Stop ObamaCare - July 04, 2009
It's extremely unlikely that Republicans will be able to pass their own health–care plan in this Congress. But in politics you can't beat something with nothing, so it is critical that the GOP offers an alternative to President Barack Obama's government–run monstrosity.

Dolphin-assisted therapy offers hope to disabled children, parents - July 03, 2009
Convinced that swimming with the animals paired with intensive speech or physical therapy helps with autism, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy and other debilitating ailments, Kuhnert spends her days snapping orders at therapists and trouble–shooting emergencies at a therapy center at the Seaquarium in Willemstad, Curacao.

Physiatrists oppose eliminating Medicare PT referral - July 03, 2009
The physicians say the legislation in the House and Senate could hurt patients. Physical therapists back the proposed law.

Interactive Motion Technologies: Physical Therapy Robotics - July 03, 2009
The Interactive Motion robots are designed to fit around a patient’s arm or leg and work with the patient to reestablish brain connections by gently nudging the appendage in the desired direction.

Loan Repayment Legislation Includes Physical Therapists as Frontline Providers - July 03, 2009
Legislation to establish a Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program that includes physical therapists was introduced Tuesday by Representative Bruce Braley (D–IA). The Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009 (HR 2891) would encourage physical therapists to practice in underserved areas, says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Study Shows How Stroke Affects Hand Function; Provides Roadmap for Rehab - July 02, 2009
A person whose hand function has been affected by a stroke can release an object more quickly when the affected arm is supported on a platform. Muscle–stretching exercises improved how quickly the stroke survivor could grip an object. The findings show how a stroke affects hand function, and provide a roadmap for rehabilitation.

Study Shows How Stroke Affects Hand Function; Provides Roadmap for Rehab - July 02, 2009
A person whose hand function has been affected by a stroke can release an object more quickly when the affected arm is supported on a platform. Muscle–stretching exercises improved how quickly the stroke survivor could grip an object. The findings show how a stroke affects hand function, and provide a roadmap for rehabilitation.

New back pain treatment technology to get trials at Long Beach Memorial - July 02, 2009
A new technology that hopes to streamline the treatment of neck and back pain will be tested in clinical trials at the hospital beginning in late July or early August.

What’s Your Function? - July 02, 2009
Noble Hospital Sports and Rehabilitation Center Wants to Help You Get It Back.

New Device Tackles Rehabilitation Technology and Therapeutics Development for th - July 02, 2009
Shoe & Boot Valet(TM) Offers Self–Sufficiency and Independence With Daily Living Activities, Breaking the Cycle of Pain in Everyday Tasks.

Measurable Solutions Teaches Private Practice Physical Therapy Owners to Expand - June 30, 2009
On July 13th Measurable Solutions will be hosting a conference for private practice physical therapy owners from all over the county on the subjects of public relations, marketing and promotion.

Excell Home Care & Hospice, Inc. Selects Cardiocom Telehealth Technology - June 30, 2009
Excell Home Care & Hospice, Inc., a leading provider of home care and hospice services in Oklahoma, announced it has entered into a business relationship with Cardiocom(R) to provide advanced home telehealth technology to patients with chronic illness.

Physical therapy helps toddler recover - June 30, 2009
Nearly a year after Brock Cherek sustained a life–changing brain injury, the Portage County toddler is bouncing and jumping with help.

NASA Insulation Helps Raynauds Sufferers And Others In Physical Therapy Say: "No - June 30, 2009
Originals By Weber, Terry L. Weber, owner, of Toms River, NJ, announces immediate availability of the Weber TLC (Temperature Level Control) Finger Warmer Wrist & Ankle Wraps.

Former Patient With Polio Makes Signficant Financial Gift To Foundation For Phys - June 30, 2009
A former physical therapy patient from Prince George's County, Maryland, grateful for the physical therapy he received years after contracting polio, but always wishing he had received it sooner, has made, through his estate, a significant financial gift to the Foundation for Physical Therapy.

HOW NINTENDO'S WII IS MAKING THE HARD WORK OF PHYSICAL THERAPY INTO CHILD'S PLAY - June 30, 2009
Ever since their debut in the late 1970s, video games have been knocked for promoting slack–jawed sloth. But the Wii is different. Rather than controlling the game with a complicated set of buttons, players hold a motion–sensing remote that picks up their bodies' movements.

Lakeland Spine Center Intros New ATM System for Back Pain - June 30, 2009
Lakeland Spine Center in Lakeland, Florida, is bringing the first Active Therapeutic Movement machine to the area in June 2009 and now offers this revolutionary rehab technology to treat neuromuscular pain and improve patients’ range of movement.

The American Physical Therapy Association Endorses the Ness L300™ Foot Drop Syst - June 30, 2009
Bioness Inc. and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) announced today that the NESS L300™ Foot Drop System received official product endorsement from APTA

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for pain relief - June 30, 2009
TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. It's a safe, non–invasive method that may help relieve pain in some people. TENS therapy has been used to try to relieve acute and chronic pain due to surgery, injury, wounds, migraines, tension headaches, cancer, back pain, arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis.

New Online Home Health Service Launched in California to Expand Direct Patient C - June 30, 2009
Today, HealthCare California announces that it is the first home health agency in California to implement an online service that answers the call from national leaders to utilize technology to improve health care.

The disappearing independent doctor - June 30, 2009
Across the nation, large health care groups are acquiring physicians — and the number of independent physicians is shrinking, said Mike Jurgensen, senior vice president of health policy and planning for the Medical Society of Virginia.

G.O.P. Senators Question Obama’s Health Reforms - June 30, 2009
Republicans on Sunday continued to express strong concerns over the Obama administration’s plan to reform health care and its call for a public insurance option.

Stakes Are High for Obama on Fixing Health Care - June 30, 2009
If a major overhaul of the U.S. health care system, now President Barack Obama’s top priority, doesn’t clear the House or Senate — the two bodies are jockeying over who goes first — by the early August congressional recess, prospects of anything happening are dim.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request - June 30, 2009
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment.

Obama eyes $313 billion more cuts for healthcare reform - June 30, 2009
President Barack Obama on Saturday proposed an additional $313 billion in cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and other programs to pay for healthcare reforms expected to cost about $1 trillion over the next decade.

Officials probe potential Medicaid abuse in Escambia - June 30, 2009
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration announced today an investigation of Durable Medical Equipment providers in Escambia County for the potential abuse of Medicaid billings.

Dodd Delays Official Disclosure Filing, But Releases Numbers - June 30, 2009
Influential senators working to overhaul the nation's health care system have investments and family ties with some of the biggest names in the industry. The wife of Sen. Chris Dodd, the lawmaker in charge of writing the Senate's bill, sits on the boards of four health care companies.

Can Information Technology Cut Healthcare Costs? - June 30, 2009
As U.S. President Barack Obama refocuses efforts on universal healthcare, the burdensome question of how to fund it all returns. But without a handle on the rising costs in the current healthcare system, the possibility for new coverage seems a pipedream.

Connecticut Better Business explains methods used to perpetrate health insurance - June 30, 2009
As baby boomers enter their silver years, they are becoming targets of sophisticated medical insurance fraud. Connecticut Better Bureau President, Paulette Scarpetti, says victims are easy prey for fraudsters.

Top Ten Elder Fraud Prevention Methods - June 29, 2009
Elder fraud often goes unreported, but it's estimated that over $40 billion is stolen from America's seniors every year (1), and, due to a lack of proper senior citizen fraud protection in place, this figure is increasing. Families and friends are fighting back and providing their loved ones with senior citizen fraud protection tips and tools to combat these elder fraud scam artists.

Finding Money for Health Care Reform — Rooting Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - June 29, 2009
As the administration and its congressional allies pursue revenue sources to pay the estimated costs of near–universal coverage ($1.2 trillion over a decade), one potential source that Obama has emphasized is an acceleration of government efforts to pursue waste, fraud, and abuse that sap the health care system of billions of dollars every year.

Florida Medical Equipment Supplier Receives Top Honors From Medicare - June 29, 2009
Recent Medicare fraud crackdowns initiated by the Obama administration have targeted South Florida, initiating the creation of task–forces targeting durable medical equipment suppliers in Miami–Dade and the surrounding counties.

The Nursing Home Complaint Center Wants To Team Up With Personal Injury Law Firm - June 27, 2009
The Nursing Home Abuse Center intends to go after nursing homes, that abuse their patients, and wants to assist law firms that also have an interest in Medicare–Medicaid fraud, Class actions, and employee wage and hour issues. According to the group, "we want to align ourselves with larger personal injury law firms in specific cities, where we know nursing home abuse, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, and employee wage, and hour issues are wide spread, to stop these types of practices."

Physical therapy patients love being in hot water - June 26, 2009
For people in pain, comfort is often a matter of degrees: The warmer the better. Carr relies on that water to help her with her ongoing rehabilitation from a terrible car accident in 2002.

ATI Physical Therapy sets bar with outpatient transportation program - June 26, 2009
ATI Physical Therapy (ATI) continues to enhance their ongoing Transportation Program in an effort to enhance their patient’s overall experience and successful physical therapy.

Therapist stole ring from dying woman - June 26, 2009
Physical therapist Michelle Colone, 33, of Berwick, had been charged with stealing the ring during a therapy session in Olive's room, according to a criminal complaint filed by Mahoning Township police at District Judge Marvin Shrawder's Danville office.

Where The Jobs Are: Physical Therapist - June 26, 2009
Physical therapy may not be the quickest second career to get into. It takes time–consuming training. You need to have taken certain science courses and then get three years of specialized education in the field. But once you finish that, the jobs are plentiful and the salaries are healthy.

New York Physical Therapy Association Launches Campaign Against High Co-Pays - June 26, 2009
The New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) has launched a campaign to end unfair and excessively high physical therapy co–payments known as "specialty co–pays."

Occupational therapy a vital healthcare link - June 26, 2009
In response to, “Ortho–expo explores treatment options,” from the May 7 edition of the Suffolk–News Herald, I was struck by the need to inform others about occupational therapy, which is distinct from physical therapy.

AthletiCo Physical Therapy Partners with Arthritis Foundation - June 26, 2009
AthletiCo, an Illinois–based leader in rehabilitation, fitness, and performance services, recently partnered with the Arthritis Foundation to provide community outreach and education on the benefits of physical and occupational therapy and preventative fitness solutions for those suffering from arthritis.

Gov. Corzine's proposed budget cuts to Medicaid threatens adult day care centers - June 26, 2009
In an effort close a multibillion–dollar budget gap, the Corzine administration has proposed reducing the daily reimbursement rate for adult medical day care facilities by 19 percent, from $86 to $70.

Advanced Arm Dynamics Fits Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) Patient in Indian - June 26, 2009
A few weeks ago, Hank Esmond would not have dreamed that he would be operating his prosthetic arms through his thoughts. Mr. Esmond is the first upper extremity amputee in Indiana to be fit with the DynamicArm TMR manufactured by Otto Bock.

Consumer Watchdog to Congress: Put Patients' Bill of Rights Back on the Table - June 24, 2009
As the nation's health insurance companies met in San Diego, California to discuss how to "make health care reform a reality," Consumer Watchdog called on Congressional leaders to include key patient protections and legal accountability measures for health insurers and HMOs currently missing from the debate.

Health Plans Prepare for Health Care Reform: Comparative Effectiveness, Consumer - June 24, 2009
As the administration moves forward with health care reform, U.S. heath plans are bracing for change. New research released this week by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions at America's Health Insurance Plans Institute conference in San Diego highlights how comparative effectiveness and consumerism will challenge the status quo of the existing health care system.

RehabCare sells consulting division to Premier - June 24, 2009
RehabCare Group Inc. has sold its health–care management consulting division to Premier Inc., a national health–care alliance based in Charlotte, N.C., for an undisclosed amount.

United Hebrew Celebrates New Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Single-Bedded R - June 24, 2009
United Hebrew recently hosted a grand opening celebration in commemoration of its new nursing home and rehabilitation center.

Sen. Martinez requests briefing on joint DoJ & HHS health care fraud plan - June 24, 2009
Senator Martinez is asking for the departments to provide information about the data–driven approach to prevent and detect Medicare fraud, plans to identify new geographic areas requiring targeted enforcement, the strategy to conduct on–site verification of medical equipment suppliers, compliance training for Medicare providers, and efforts to strengthen compliance and enforcement in Medicare Parts C and D.

Practitioners Face $3 Billion Loss to Silent PPOs - June 24, 2009
The American Medical Association estimates that health care providers are losing up to 3 billion dollars each year to the stealthy practice of PPOs. Providers sign agreements with Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO). The PPO steers patients to the provider, and the provider accepts discounted insurance reimbursements.

Rehab advances speed recovery - June 22, 2009
Twenty years ago, most doctors and physical therapists wouldn't have dreamed of letting Jeremy Nelson raise his surgically repaired leg, much less bend the swollen, painful knee.

North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Educa - June 21, 2009
North American Seminars, Inc., www.healthclick.com introduces An Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction. This physical therapy continuing education course is a two day training event created to assist rehab professionals evaluate and treat dizziness and imbalance.

Los Altos Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Center expands services - June 21, 2009
To complement its existing services, the center celebrated the ribbon–cutting ceremony for its new Regional Outpatient Center (ROC) April 28. The ROC’s goal is to provide physical, occupational and speech therapy on an outpatient basis to local communities.

Physical Therapists Advocate for Access to Rehabilitative Services on Capitol Hi - June 21, 2009
Two hundred physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy marched on Capitol Hill Tuesday to educate lawmakers about the critical need for patients to have improved access to physical therapy services.

Stepping Out: Neuro-stimulator enables lame to walk again - June 21, 2009
“Foot drop” is a condition in which nerve dysfunction hinders the ability to lift one's foot off the ground while walking. It is a deficiency in turning the ankle and toes upward, known as “dorsiflexion.” Conditions leading to foot drop may be neurological, muscular or, in the case of Warwick native Trent Ferrara, both.

Results Physiotherapy offers unique PT - June 21, 2009
Results Physiotherapy owner Graeme Keys hopes his innovative business will help local citizens with musculoskeletal and orthopedic pain.

Short’s RehabCare flush with cash - June 21, 2009
The shaky economy prompted RehabCare Group Inc. to build up its cash reserves, and now the rehab program provider is in an enviable position in today’s market: It can either pay off all its debt this year or pursue acquisition targets.

ATS: Rehab Helps in Moderate COPD - June 21, 2009
Pulmonary rehabilitation can have a marked effect on quality of life even in patients with less–advanced cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a Dutch researcher said here.

Physical Rehabilitation Healthcare Provider Finding New Ways to Connect with Pat - June 21, 2009
Sheltering Arms launches new social media and social networking strategy, with help from EndGame Public Relations.

Federal Lawsuit Regarding Alleged False Claims Dismissed Against Axiom and All D - June 21, 2009
n May 20, 2009, United States District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington dismissed, with prejudice, the lawsuit styled United States of America ex rel., Greg Westfall and Suzanne Westfall vs. Axiom Worldwide, Inc., Axiom Worldwide, LLC, James J. Gibson, Jr., Nicholas Exarhos, Timothy Exarhos, Peer Review Network, Inc., Case No. 8:06–CV–571–T–33TBM. The lawsuit, filed by Greg and Suzanne Westfall on behalf of the United States under the federal False Claims Act, had been pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, since 2006.

A Holistic Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome - June 20, 2009
Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common disorders that doctors see in practice. One in 5 Americans experiences this disorder, yet it is not talked about very often because of embarrassing signs and symptoms.

Help for Improved Walking in Bend, Oregon: Physical Therapy Practice Now Offers - June 18, 2009
Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and other movement disorder patients are now offered a new, breakthrough treatment for improving walking balance.

Heart Patients Should Walk Often, Walk Far - June 17, 2009
Exercise regimens that burn more calories over less–intense periods of exercise can increase weight loss and reduce cardiovascular risk factors better than standard cardiac rehabilitation programs, researchers have found.

State-of-the-Art Technology and Hotel-Like Environment Get CareOne's Rehab Patie - June 17, 2009
CareOne, New Jersey's largest family–owned and operated senior care provider reports that newly designed hotel–like Centers, and the use of computer technology account for speedier recovery and discharge in rehab patients compared to national averages.

The Future of Stroke Rehabilitation - June 17, 2009
Cutting Edge Technologies Offer New Therapies for Patients

Early PT in ICU May Prevent Disability After Discharge - June 17, 2009
Starting rehabilitation early in the ICU during periods when sedation is interrupted may help prevent loss of independence in daily living after discharge, researchers reported.

U.S. Physical Therapy Q1 profit up - June 15, 2009
U.S. Physical Therapy Inc. reported first–quarter net income attributable to the company of $2.8 million, up from $2.4 million a year earlier. Earnings per share rose to $0.23 from $0.20 in the prior–year quarter.

Onward Healthcare Announces List of 51 Best Physical Therapy Resources on the We - June 15, 2009
Onward Healthcare, one of the nation's premier providers of travel physical therapy jobs, has released a list of the 51 Best Physical Therapy Resources on the Web.

Senate Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Physical Therapist Services - June 15, 2009
The US Senate recently introduced legislation that would increase access to physical therapy services for Medicare beneficiaries by removing the need for a physician's referral or certification of the plan of care in those states in which direct access is authorized, says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Physical Therapists Can Successfully Treat Clubfoot - June 15, 2009
Physical therapists can use the Ponseti method to treat clubfoot as effectively as surgeons and their patients have fewer recurrences, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Remington College-Cleveland West Campus Offers New Physical Therapist Assistant - June 08, 2009
Remington College–Cleveland West is now enrolling students for its new Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Program. The program is designed to prepare students to practice as physical therapy assistants under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces Oncology Rehabilitation and Cancer Surv - June 04, 2009
North American Seminars has introduced Oncology Rehabilitation and Cancer Survivorship, a new physical therapy and occupational therapy continuing education course directed at helping rehabilitation professionals provide better care for their cancer patients.

Three approaches to holistic rehabilitation - June 04, 2009
While some chiropractors may apply an abrupt force on the joints, a technique known as High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA), many practitioners use gentler methods and combine other treatments to relieve pain.

AthletiCo Employees Volunteer Time And Talent To Support Global Medical Brigades - June 04, 2009
AthletiCo, an Illinois–based leader in physical therapy, fitness, and performance services, recently supported Global Medical Brigades on a medical mission trip to Honduras.

Rehabilitation system supports stroke patients - June 04, 2009
To assist patients with their physical therapy, researchers in the Arts, Media and Engineering (AME) program at Arizona State University have utilized cutting–edge research to develop a computerized Mixed Reality Rehabilitation system.

Health care jobs projected to grow - June 03, 2009
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nursing, psychiatric and home health aides is projected to grow 28 percent from 2006 to 2016. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 23 percent, and licensed practical nurses 14 percent.

American Association for Homecare Applauds Senate Subcommittee Efforts to Preven - June 02, 2009
Today the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security held a hearing on waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare. The American Association for Homecare submitted a formal statement supporting the Subcommittee's efforts to reduce waste in Medicare.

AAPC Upgrades 18 Medical Coding Specialty Credentials - June 02, 2009
To better meet the growing demand in the health care industry for specialty–specific medical coders, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) announces that it has redesigned its medical coding specialty certifications.

DavisPTnetwork, A Professional Social Network for Physical Therapists, Reaches O - June 02, 2009
Physical therapists are able to get information to help their careers, take online continuing education courses and network with other PT professionals in the field

California Community Clinics File Lawsuit Against State Over Budget Cuts to Crit - May 30, 2009
The California Primary Care Association today announced that it is filing a lawsuit against the state of California to prevent the elimination of certain critical Medi–Cal benefits currently being provided by California's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs).

Exercises may throw scoliosis a new curve - May 28, 2009
Physical therapy is rarely considered a first–line treatment option for scoliosis in the U.S.; but some studies have shown that conservative, complementary therapies such as exercise shouldn't be ruled out.

Body work - May 27, 2009
As we live and stay active longer, more of us need physical therapy

Illinois-Based AthletiCo Opens Milestone 50th Physical Therapy Center - May 26, 2009
AthletiCo, an Illinois–based leader in physical therapy, fitness, and performance services, recently reached a milestone when it opened its 50th physical therapy center in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood and 51st center in suburban Naperville.

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2009Earnings Release and Con - May 25, 2009
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., a national operator of physical and occupational therapy outpatient clinics, announced that it will issue its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 on Thursday, May 7th. The results will be released before the opening of the stock market that day. .

Medicare's Pending Collapse - May 23, 2009
Last week we learned again that Medicare is going bankrupt. The latest figures indicate the demise will be in 2017, a couple of years earlier than we were told in 2008.

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Lawmakers, physicians work to resurrect program for medic - May 22, 2009
The Medical University of South Carolina program in North Charleston served young patients with a one–stop shop for numerous services, such as primary care, social work and occupational and speech therapies.

Nursing homes becoming a stop for rehab between hospital, home - May 22, 2009
Nursing homes are giving themselves an extreme makeover in hopes of shedding their image as the place where the old and frail go to die.

Aquatic therapy for autism - May 21, 2009
The Bellarmine project, which was partly funded by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association, involved a group of 3– to 4–year–olds and a group of 5– to 7–year–olds who took part in one–hour therapy sessions at Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center.

Physical therapy careers booming for students - May 21, 2009
Most physical therapy students have a job lined up before they graduate, say college educators for this field. Starting salaries range from $60,000 to $70,000 annually and demographics favor increased demand for the profession in coming years.

Weightless physical therapy for runners - May 21, 2009
A training device originally created for astronauts has now been approved by the FDA to help patients who are unable to run or walk. At UCSF's new high tech physical therapy center, in Mission Bay – Richard Hart ran into some runners going almost weightless in a bag of air.

All the right moves: adapting rehabilitation services to fit your residents' nee - May 16, 2009
The rehabilitation component of skilled nursing has grown and developed into an established service area for long–term care facility operators over the past two decades. Yet despite its maturity, it must continue to evolve if rehab providers are to capture the burgeoning patient volume and revenue potential that exists, industry observers say.

Cognitive Therapy May Ease Seniors' Anxiety - May 15, 2009
Cognitive Therapy Improves Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder Common in Older Adults, Study Shows

Playing Wii can reduce time away after sustaining sports injuries - May 15, 2009
Using the Nintendo Wii machine has become the newest phenomenon in therapy. Moving past geriatrics, now hospitals and rehabilitation facilities are also using the interactive games to help patients recover from occupational and sports–related injuries.

Rehab center geared to kids - May 15, 2009
Dallahi has been impressed with how hands–on and involved pediatric speech–language pathologist Wendy Ryback–Soucy, also clinical manager of the facility, has been over the couple of years working with Amina.

Therapeutic pool makes rehabilitation fun - May 15, 2009
Since July 2007, Sioux City Physical Therapy is the only place in the area with a pool dedicated to aquatic therapy and occupational rehabilitation, said physical therapist Marie Nielsen.

Consumer Reports Survey Shows High Satisfaction for Physical Therapist Treatment - May 14, 2009
'Hands–On' Therapies Rated More Effective Than Traditional Medical Care

Therapeutic horseback riding helps disabled riders be independent - May 14, 2009
Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center in Bellingham is a nonprofit organization that has provided physical therapy to disabled children and adults since 1993. The center has five therapy horses and multiple volunteers. Riders are carefully supervised during each half–hour session, and have at least one to three volunteers who stay at their side.

Home-Based Program Extends Seniors' Lives - May 14, 2009
Combo of physical therapy, household changes added 3.5 years on average, study found

Chiropractors, physical therapists can help patients with chronic problems - May 08, 2009
With the help of a physical therapist or chiropractor, you can be back on your feet, or at least straight on them, in no time.

Hospital mixes rehab with technology to help stroke patients - May 06, 2009
"The H200 provides enough electrical stimulation to re–educate the muscles so that they can produce movements,'' said Teri Rexroat, an occupational therapist working with Killeen at Summerlin Hospital. "The ultimate goal is to retrain the brain so that it can once again control or send signals to the muscles so that there is motion."

AthletiCo Opens 50th Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Center In Hyde Park - May 06, 2009
AthletiCo, a Chicago–based leader in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and fitness services, opens its 50th center in Hyde Park. The Hyde Park center is located at 1644 E. 53rd Street in Chicago.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy Intervention Extends Lifespan and Quality - May 06, 2009
Occupational therapy and physical therapy intervention can extend the length and quality of life for older adults by up to 3.5 years, according to recent findings from a follow–up study of Project ABLE.

New Online Network Features Continuing Education Courses for Physical Therapists - May 06, 2009
F.A. Davis unveils DavisPTnetwork™, a new social networking Web site, at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting. The site features valuable career resources, including online physical therapy continuing education courses (contact hours and CEUs), for physical therapy professionals.

APTA's Multidisciplinary Summit Establishes Opportunities for Physical Therapist - May 06, 2009
As the nation sits on the cusp of massive health care reform, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has taken a unique approach to leading the charge to control costs, improve quality, and expand access to health care for all Americans.

St. Ambrose Physical Therapy Department collects mobility equipment for davelopi - May 06, 2009
The Physical Therapy Department at St. Ambrose University is teaming up with Iowa Wheels for the World to collect and distribute wheelchairs and other mobility equipment to people with disabilities around the world.

10-K: GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES INC - May 06, 2009
The following discussion and analysis provides information which management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of Gentiva's results of operations and financial position.

Wii game is therapeutic fun at Palm Harbor rehab center - May 06, 2009
According to an article in the May 2008 issue of the organization's PT Magazine (apta.org ), "Physical therapists across the nation are introducing the Wii to patients — and seeing dramatic increases in treatment program compliance, some encouraging outcomes, and a generally more upbeat mood in the clinic."

Veteran Rehab Specialist, Donna Cole, Joins Fast-Growing Alliance Seating & Mobi - May 04, 2009
Donna Cole, a complex rehab specialist with 15 years of experience, has joined Alliance Seating & Mobility (ASM), one of the nation's fastest growing accredited complex rehab companies.

U.S. Physical Therapy Reports Record AnnualRevenues and Earnings - April 23, 2009
HOUSTON, Mar 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) –– U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., a national operator of physical and occupational therapy outpatient clinics, today reported results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2008 and provided earnings guidance for 2009.

Chiropractors Warn About Wii-Related Injuries - April 22, 2009
It was one of the hottest holiday gifts for fun and fitness. Doctors are even using it for physical therapy. Most people use Nintendo's Wii for fun and fitness. But a growing number of Wii–users are getting hurt.

Growing acceptance yields insurance dilemma for alternative providers - April 11, 2009
The use of alternative medicine is on the rise nationally. According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, 38 percent of adults had used some type of complementary or alternative medicine in 2007, up 5 percent from 2002.

Wheeling Hospital Offers New Pediatric Rehab Services - April 11, 2009
Wheeling Hospital’s Center for Pediatrics announced a wide range of new rehabilitation services for children. Officials said, in addition to the center’s regular and specialized pediatric care, the rehabilitation services will focus on physical, speech and occupational therapy.

Breast Cancer Patients Find New Form of Physical Therapy - April 11, 2009
In Peachtree City, Georgia on Lake Peachtree, the Steel Magnolias practice their rowing. One of the team members, Jill Binkley, a breast cancer survivor herself, tells CNN how the strenuous activity helps breast cancer patients heal.

EDUCATA and the World Confederation for Physical Therapy Partner to Provide Firs - April 11, 2009
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) and EDUCATA, the first company to offer a global continuing education platform for physical therapists, have partnered to provide online courses starting in February 2009. The WCPT is an international professional organization whose members are national physical therapy associations.

Robotic therapy may reduce stroke physical disability years later - April 11, 2009
Robot–assisted therapy may help stroke patients attain gains in their physical abilities long after the stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2009.

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Nathan Littauer Hospital Introduc - April 11, 2009
Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home announced today the acquisition of a new high–performance computer aided rehabilitation system aimed at helping return people to work or return to their sport of choice.

Patient instruction
An aging population brings new challenges to the world o - April 11, 2009
Physical, occupational and respiratory therapists, along with speech–language pathologists, are working to make life better for the elderly in homes, hospitals and rehabilitation and long–term care facilities.

Stroke Survivors Rehab Arms with In-Home Device - April 11, 2009
An innovative, in–home device invented at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) to help stroke survivors recover the use of an arm will hit the market in early February.

Need for Traveling Therapists Boosts Demand for Lead Services of AlliedTravelCar - April 11, 2009
While some healthcare categories have experienced an employment slowdown, that is not the case for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists. There simply are not enough rehabilitation therapists to meet the demand.

Ridgefield physical therapist helps moms and moms-to-be stay fit - April 11, 2009
Ms. Watts Povinelli started Beyond Baby Fitness LLC to help prenatal, postpartum and “experienced” moms create exercise routines that can work with their busy schedules.

Exercise Is Neglected Therapy for Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain - April 08, 2009
In a survey of nearly 700 patients with chronic low back or neck pain, only 14.4% were prescribed exercise by their physicians, Janet Freburger, Ph.D., of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and colleagues reported in the February issue of Arthritis Care & Research.

Report shows motor control exercises reduce persistent low-back pain - April 08, 2009
Motor control exercises, when performed in conjunction with other forms of therapy, can significantly reduce pain and disability in patients with persistent low back pain, according to a new systematic review published in the January issue of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

New therapy approach for patients with bad posture - April 08, 2009
Postural Restoration Therapy is one approach to physical therapy now available at the Aquatic and Rehab Center located on the Lancaster General Health Campus. Physical therapist Catherine Ingram said she has seen dramatic results through the use of PRT and now uses it with all of her physical therapy patients to some extent.

Older Patients' Perception of Health and Balance Has Direct Impact on Walking Ac - April 08, 2009
Patients Who Perceive Their Balance and Overall Health As Poor Will Walk Less

Fibromyalgia is tough to pin down, tough treat - April 08, 2009
Plotnick specialized in aggressive treatment of the condition, and his case shows the high stakes for doctors and patients in managing chronic pain.

Wii takes therapy thinking outside the box - April 06, 2009
At Lake County Nursing and Rehabilitation in East Chicago, instead of mundanely hoisting dumbbells to keep up his upper body strength, a man without legs throws jabs at his animated opponent on Nintendo's Wii video game system.

Baby boomers get physical
Demand rising to keep aging population healthy - April 06, 2009
Industry insiders aren’t eager to call physical therapy a “recession–proof” business, but most agree that baby–boomer demand has so far kept it sheltered from the economic storm.

Economy’s aches and pains have not slowed growth of rehabilitation services - April 06, 2009
While the economic downturn has hit some business sectors hard in recent months, more physical therapy and similar types of rehabilitation practices continue to open in the area, underscoring the demand for such services.

YMCA program stretches to adapt for disabled - April 03, 2009
The program started with a single class, seated aerobics. Now, there are 12 separate offerings in the adaptive program, including seated yoga.

EDUCATA(TM) Debuts Online Learning Center for Physical Therapists - April 03, 2009
Recognized Subject–Matter Experts, Coupled With Highly Interactive Technology, Make Continuing Education Easy and Effective

Medical robotics expert explores the human-machine interface - April 03, 2009
"People with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disabilities could use the exoskeleton to amplify their muscle strength, and it could also be used for rehabilitation and physical therapy," said Rosen.

Evidence In Motion and San Luis Sports Therapy Team Up - April 02, 2009
As part of the agreement, SLST becomes a Network Partner for Evidence in Motion’s Orthopedic Residency and Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship training in the communities they serve.

Maximizing Practice Cashflow - Medical Billing Network Presentation at Monmouth- - February 16, 2009
Frustrated by insurance carriers that continue to reduce physicians' reimbursement? Searching for new ways to increase your practice revenue and improve compliance? Yuval Lirov, PhD, author of 'Medical Billing Networks and Processes' (2009) and 'Practicing Profitability – Billing Network Effect For Revenue Cycle Management' (2007), and CEO of Vericle, will deliver a presentation titled 'Maximizing Practice Cashflow: the Modern Business Practice of Medicine,' at the March 2009 meeting of the Monmouth/Ocean NJ Chapter of The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). His presentation reviews the specific strategies and tactics insurance companies use to underpay providers and reveals innovative Internet–based methodologies to level the playing field between the two.

National healthcare rate of spending slows, for now - February 15, 2009
National healthcare spending in 2007 increased at the slowest rate since 1998 but still grew faster than the economy at large, according to a report issued by federal auditors Tuesday.

Home health agency owners charged with Medicare fraud - February 12, 2009
Owners and employees of eight home health agencies in Southeast Michigan were indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges they were part of a scheme to pay kickbacks in exchange for Medicare patient referrals, said acting U.S. Attorney Terrence Berg.

2 Eastern Ky. therapists sentenced - February 09, 2009
Two Eastern Kentucky therapists accused of defrauding the state’s Medicaid program have accepted a plea agreement.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management® to become Official Journal of PAHCOM - January 12, 2009
Greenbranch Publishing announced today that effective January 2009, The Journal of Medical Practice Management® (JMPM) will become the official journal of PAHCOM (Professional Association of Health Care Office Management). In addition to the current benefits of membership, every PAHCOM member will receive the bi–monthly journal as part of their membership dues.

New Jersey-Based MedQuist Pays U.S. $6.6 Million to Resolve False Claims Act All - January 11, 2009
Medical transcription service provider MedQuist Inc. has paid the United States $6.6 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that it overbilled federal government clients, the Justice Department announced today.

WellMed Selects ikaSystems\\\' Full Medicare Process Automation and Intelligence - January 11, 2009
Award–Winning Care Delivery and Management Company Will Use ikaEnterprise for Medicare to Achieve End–to–End Process Automation and Integration

TROY SecureRx Revolutionizes Prescription Printing
CMS compliant prescriptio - January 08, 2009
TROY Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TROY), a worldwide leader in secure on–demand printing solutions, announces the first digital printer for printing the federally mandated security features onto plain laser bond paper.

Our homes: Where health care is really hurting - December 28, 2008
On quality measures compiled by the federal government, Minnesota's 202 Medicare–certified home health care agencies appear to be among the worst in the nation.

Kids hang in balance when state won\'t pay bills on time - December 28, 2008
Now the therapists who work with children who have special needs have the additional pressure of not being paid on time.

Group offers fixes for health care system - December 24, 2008
National leaders in health care, labor and consumer issues are working to find ways to improve health care while cutting costs.

Medicare finalizes 1.1% pay raise, bonus criteria - December 20, 2008
"Medicare's new rule confirms that physicians caring for seniors would have faced a harsh payment cut of 15.1% next year if Congress had not stepped in," said American Medical Association President–elect J. James Rohack, MD.

Immediate jeopardy nursing home - December 01, 2008
Allegations of abuse, stealing medicine, and doing nothing about it. A state report says one local nursing home has put some of its residents in immediate jeopardy.

SourceMedical\'s TherapySource Partners with the TeleVox HouseCalls(tm) System - November 30, 2008
SourceMedical, a leading provider of outpatient information management solutions, today announced it is partnering with TeleVox to integrate their HouseCalls system with TherapySource.

Compromise Reached on Nursing Center - November 30, 2008
The survival of the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility in Yaphank may still be in jeopardy, but the parties who control the future of the nursing home, which Suffolk County owns, have at least agreed on a course of action.

RehabCare Group, Inc. Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript - November 30, 2008
We look forward to the official opening of this 35–bed inpatient rehab hospital next week. Our joint venture with Landmark Health Systems to purchase a ...

It's all about movement at local rehab department - November 29, 2008
Staff members in the East Morgan County Hospital’s Alonzo Petteys Rehabilitation Center are all about movement’ this month as they observe National Physical Therapy Month.

Rehabilitation of Military Amputees: From Injury to Independence - November 29, 2008
Rehabilitation for amputees begins immediately and involves a number of clinical professionals. While surgical wounds are healing under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon and a nursing team on the ward, the amputee is visited in his or her inpatient room by a physical therapist who sets up simple routines for exercise and an occupational therapist who helps the amputee relearn daily life skills.

State receives federal grants to target Medicare fraud, Alzheimer\'s interventio - November 28, 2008
The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) recently announced the release of $2.55 million to Ohio for four grants that will target Medicare fraud, develop interventions for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers and explore effective ways to divert individuals in need of nursing home services into community–based care options.

AHA survey: \'Most wired\' hospitals achieve higher patient satisfaction - October 07, 2008
Patient satisfaction is higher at hospitals that embrace technology, according to the 10th Annual Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, which is published by the American Hospital Association.

Hunterdon Medical can fight for tax exempt status - August 04, 2008
Hunterdon Medical Center can go back to tax court and seek tax–exempt status at an off–campus facility, the state Supreme Court ruled today. The issue revolves around the physical therapy department of a wellness center in Readington Township, which is owned and operated by the hospital. A tax court already determined that only a tiny cardiopulmonary rehabilitation nurse office was exempt, but ruled the remainder of the center, which includes a gym open to the public and exceeds 26,000 square feet inside a three story building on Route 22, must pay its tax bill.

Wii-hab makes physical therapy fun - August 04, 2008
When Ashley Rose suffered a debilitating shoulder injury last March, the 18–year–old softball player understood she would be facing months of physical therapy and rehabilitation. She just didn’t know it would be so much fun.

Great Medicine Needs Committed Patients - August 04, 2008
It's the unglamorous part of being sick. The patient has returned home from the hospital. The get–well wishes slow to a trickle. The flowers are wilting. Relief at coming home ebbs. And the hard part begins.

Jacksonville\'s Largest Rehab Provider Acquires Largest Home Health Agency - July 31, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 1 /PRNewswire–USNewswire/ –– Brooks Rehabilitation has purchased Home Care Advantage, a Jacksonville–based home health care agency with 11 years experience in the North Florida market and more than $10 million in revenue. Home Care Advantage is the largest and fastest growing home health agency in Jacksonville. Brooks, the largest rehabilitation provider in Jacksonville, with its 143–bed acute rehabilitation hospital and 25 outpatient centers throughout Central Florida and South Georgia is expanding its services to home health. The new division of Brooks Health System has been named "Brooks Home Care Advantage."

Healing power of golf, Some hospitals start sports-specific therapy programs - July 31, 2008
Physical therapy isn't just for injured patients – golfers are signing up and some hospitals are getting in the mix. Professional golfer Lorraine Ballerano, 23, has been attending golf therapy, a nontraditional form of physical therapy and conditioning, once a week for about a year and a half at Lowcountry Physical Therapy in Murrells Inlet. "I come here to get my back stretched out, it gets a little tight ... and also to work on my balance, core strength and flexibility," she said. "I've seen a big difference in my balance. The more balance I have in my swing, I feel like I can hit it farther."

Life Changing Technology Helps People with Stroke - July 31, 2008
Physiotherapist Jacqueline Crosbie, who receives her PhD today, has developed revolutionary techniques to help people with stroke regain use of their upper limbs, with the help of virtual reality. Jordanstown–based Jacqueine worked in the Stroke Unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital until 1997, when she joined the University of Ulster as a lecturer in the School of Rehabilitation Science. She was keen to develop her interest in stroke rehabilitation and embarked upon a PhD that would allow her to research ways of helping people with stroke regain use of their upper limbs.

Therapy To \'Recharge\' Stroke Victims\' Arms - July 28, 2008
Walter Spring didn't complain much about what he lost when a stroke weakened the left side of his body more than two years ago. There were the big things: hunting and fishing in the Litchfield hills; riding his motorcycle; tinkering with power tools in his wood shop. And there were little things: turning the pages of his morning newspaper; washing his back in the shower; clasping his seat belt; putting on his own socks. Barbara Spring saw her husband's frustration in the silent tears that rolled down his cheeks when he thought nobody was looking. After 46 years of marriage, those tears, more than anything else, broke her heart.

Fed up with neck pain - July 28, 2008
I have had neck pain off/on for years. It starts with a dull ache in the right side of my neck that becomes a sharp pain when I move my head and neck. Occasionally the pain radiated down my right arm. I have a headache in my forehead and behind my right eye. I have tried pain medication and rest but the episodes of pain continue with little improvements. My family physician recommended physical therapy. Can physical therapy help me?

Check for round-back syndrome with simple test - July 28, 2008
With each passing decade, we notice changes in the shape of our bodies. Sometimes these changes are subtle and occur over long periods of time, and in other circumstances they manifest more rapidly and create mechanical problems. Across the population, the most common change that occurs in the spine is an increase in the curvature of the thoracic kyphosis, a condition called hyperkyphosia, also known as "hunchback" or "round–back" syndrome (RBS).With each passing decade, we notice changes in the shape of our bodies. Sometimes these changes are subtle and occur over long periods of time, and in other circumstances they manifest more rapidly and create mechanical problems. Across the population, the most common change that occurs in the spine is an increase in the curvature of the thoracic kyphosis, a condition called hyperkyphosia, also known as "hunchback" or "round–back" syndrome (RBS).

Patients enjoy \'virtual\' rehabilitation at Kimberly Hall - July 24, 2008
Though still recuperating from a second stroke, Thelma Miller–Johnson recently bowled a 209 game. She has also remained a competitive golfer challenging Norma Griffing, who not long ago had a cancerous tumor removed from her stomach. How is this possible? Miller–Johnson and Griffing are participating in a new "virtual" rehabilitation program using Wii at Kimberly Hall Campus on Emerson Drive, which includes Kimberly Hall, north and south. "It's entertaining," said Griffing, "and I've met a lot of nice people. It's an incentive to want to get up and move around."

Expert advice - Shoulder Pain - July 24, 2008
So you've had a nagging pain in your right shoulder ever since you aced the final set against your former college roommate? It perhaps is little consolation to learn that you are far from being alone. Indeed, an estimated 20 percent of Americans will have shoulder pain of some type in their lifetimes, says Dr. Steve A. Petersen, co–director of the division of shoulder surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Annually, about 4 million Americans will seek medical care for aches, strains, arthritis or trauma to their shoulders.

Physical therapy can treat symptoms of vertigo, other balance disorders - July 24, 2008
It’s been years since Boots Dutton first experienced vertigo. She was in her 50s. It came on with nausea and the sensation of the room spinning. There didn’t seem to be a trigger for it, and she still feels the sensation from time to time. And when the vertigo returns, she becomes limited in what she can do. “I can’t walk straight, and I don’t drive,” Dutton said. “It’s just an awful sensation. ... It’s just total drunkenness, and I didn’t enjoy it.” She eventually went to see a physical therapist. After an evaluation, Dutton was taught very specific exercises to do at home to get her system back in balance.

SaeboFlex therapy offers hope for stroke patients - July 24, 2008
Until it happens to you it's hard to imagine the long road to recovery after having a stroke. New technology right here in West Michigan is helping stroke patients regain the use of their arms and hands faster than traditional methods. It's called SaeboFlex and it's making a difference in the life of one man who suffered a stroke at the age of 45. Now just one year later, he's walking and talking and using the arm he thought would be useless.

Stabilization Exercises - July 24, 2008
Lumbar stabilization exercises are used to help strengthen the trunk and pelvic muscles of those suffering from chronic low back pain. By improving the strength, endurance, and control of these muscles, the muscular imbalances associated with low back pain can be improved.

Physical Therapists Applaud House Passage of Medicare Package - July 22, 2008
Legislation to Avoid Medicare Cuts and Caps Moves Forward ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 24 /PRNewswire–USNewswire/ –– The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) today hailed passage of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (HR 6331) by the US House of Representatives as a significant step forward for seniors and persons with disabilities and encouraged the US Senate to quickly follow suit.

Good communication helps speed recovery - July 22, 2008
If you’re undergoing rehabilitative therapy, you’re probably itching to see results and return to your old form. Zoom Occupational therapist Nikki Maxwell of Riverview Rehab & Fitness helps her patients regain independence and abilities with therapeutic exercises. RELATED INFORMATION A closer look Physical therapy works with large–motor muscle groups that help people walk, reach and stand. Therapy focuses on improving strength, balance and range of motion, lessening swelling and pain, restoring function and preventing further disability. Occupational therapy works in much the same way, but the goal is to help patients regain independence or the ability to perform daily activities. This sometimes involves using adaptive equipment to help patients reach their targets. While rehabilitating after an injury, it might be slow going to get back to where you want to be — whether it’s playing tennis or hefting your toddler without pain. The key to recovery is an open, honest rela

Preventing ACL injuries with training - July 22, 2008
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to tears of the anterior cruciate ligament, say two certified athletic trainers affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, who've adapted a rehabilitation program they developed into a prevention program. The Post–Gazette described in a story May 28 how young athletes –– girls in particular –– have been suffering from tears of the anterior cruciate ligament, a rubber band–like fiber that attaches to the femur in the upper leg and the tibia in the lower and stabilizes the knee.

Golf Swing Video Analysis Gastonia, NC - July 16, 2008
Gaston Rehab Associates, Inc. & the Physical Performance Center now offer the most advanced golf swing analysis and conditioning system in Gastonia and Gaston County.

Physical Therapists Integrate Billing and Scheduling Systems to Win the Reimburs - July 12, 2008
Billing Dynamix, a physical therapy billing service network and Spectrasoft, maker of AppointmentsPRO™ and Appointments Anywhere™ products, are teaming up to provide a completely integrated best–of–breed Practice Management Solution specialized for Physical Therapy and Rehab Practice. The integration of Spectrasoft's industry leading scheduling software and Billing Dynamix's web–based reimbursement management platform and outsourced billing service provide an end–to–end solution that covers the entire patient encounter life–cycle from appointment scheduling to documentation to claim reimbursement.

Physical Therapy Billing Services and Rehab Practice Management to be Showcased - April 29, 2008
Billing Dynamix Improves Rehab Practice Profitability and Productivity – "The average rehab and physical therapy practice earnings dropped seventeen percent over the past five years but insurance companies beat inflation several times during the same time period," says Gerilyn M. Gault, Physical Therapist and Co–Owner of G&E Therapies, who is tired of hearing horror stories about underpaid or delayed claims and frustrated practice owners who waste time fighting payers instead of treating patients. "Continuous corporate consolidation has given the payers the resources and the opportunities to stack the cards against physical therapists and rehab care providers."

Knowledge Is Your Best Asset When Making Medicare Choices - December 27, 2007
Established over 22 years ago, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy (HICAP) program’s mission is to serve Medicare beneficiaries or those who may become Medicare beneficiaries.

The Right Stuff - An extended checklist for purchasing clinical software - November 23, 2007
Every potential physical therapy facility owner has their own reason for starting a clinic. Many like the freedom and independence that come with clinic ownership. Others like the challenge of running a busy clinic. Of course, there is always the possibility of reaping a nice financial reward. It is easy to imagine oneself as the owner of a clinic. It is harder to make the dream a reality.