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Electronic health records (EHRs) are coming to the practice of therapy sooner, rather than later. The use of this technology raises a host of practical, ethical, and legal questions that therapists should consider. Take a look at the promise and challenges posed by the transition to EHRs. 
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Raising the “VisAbility” for Inclusive Fitness: Advocating health and fitness jobs for those with physical challenges | PT
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Through Fire and Ice: New applications for hot and cold therapy | PT
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Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Today’s trends in gait rehabilitation | OT, PT
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Pressing the Wrong Buttons: Navigating the minefield of myofascial trigger points | PT
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IEP Listening Goals for Children with Cochlear Implants - Part 2 | IEPs for Children with Cochlear Implants
Amy McConkey Robbins
Clinicians, teachers, and parents are gearing up for the upcoming season: No, I don't mean spring, but IEP Season! That's the period of time that can drag out from now until virtually the last working day on a school district's calendar. In an earlier blog entry, " IEP Listening Goals...
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:: 02.06.10
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Things are going my way! | My way of making the world a better place...
Michael Ellner
Things are going my way! ... Having a lecture added to the 92nd Street Y's 2010-2011 "Health & Wellness Series" is a deeply satisfying and pleasurable experience! I know because my "Pain Relief Workshop" has just been accepted and I will be speaking at the Y on Dec. 7, 2010...
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:: 01.26.10
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Hooray for the National Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments! | Going Green, Mark D. Marotta, Therapy Times
Behind The Zine
By Mark D. Marotta Somewhere along the line, my duties here at Valley Forge Press, which brings you Therapy Times, grew to include coming up with environmentally-themed articles for its sister publication, rt image. Not sure how that happened, but it did, for better or worse. So far, Therapy Times...
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Rejuvenation Amidst Frigid Temperatures | Patient Relations
Joanne Loewy
Hibernation, according to Webster's dictionary is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and lower metabolic rate. When animals hibernate they actually conserve energy. During winter, when food supply is limited, animals use their energy reserves at a slow rate. It...
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03.15.10
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In the News
Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient’s opposite shoulder, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers.
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03.14.10
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Webcast
Al Guerra discusses the benefits of the IM Gait Mate, which consists of a wireless shoe insert that is activated when an individuals heel strikes the ground. A constant reference tone can be heard through wireless headphones set to a desired gait speed; additional, real-time auditory feedback is given to direct the user if their speed is too fast, too slow, or right on.
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03.14.10
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Brock Rutherford discusses the benefits of the Smart Heat System from Therapy Innovations, designed to make heat therapy faster, safer, cleaner and more efficient. The Smart Heat System utilizes an internal Q-Foil heater and surface temperature sensors insuring accurate heat at any of the three optional settings. Also, their patent pending therapy packs are more flexible and conforming that traditional heat therapy, providing better contact and heat conduction.
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03.14.10
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Webcast
Nelson Aviles, MSPT, discusses the benefits of TherAssist software, an organizational tool and data collection utility designed specifically for rehabilitation facilities and medical practices. TherAssist uses a relational database that is easily modified and allows the creation of Daily Notes, Initial Evaluations, Schedules, Reports, and is presently used at over 400 rehabilitation facilities nationwide. TherAssist offers on-line, interactive demos that provide you with a thorough view of our product and a glance at the future: remote access, training, and maintenance of TherAssist products regardless of location.
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03.14.10
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Webcast
Malin Svensson demonstrates the benefits of the Nordic Walking approach to exercise. Normal walking, even with a fast pace and good stride, only uses approximately 70 percent of the muscle mass in the body at any given time. However, with Nordic Walking poles in hand, and with the proper technique, patients could now be utilizing up to 90 percent of their bodys muscle while increasing their heart rate significantly.
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03.14.10
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John Garner explains the benefits of the Game Ready™ approach to injury and surgery recovery by combining active (intermittent) pneumatic compression and circumferential cold therapy to most major body joints in one convenient treatment system. Game Readys active compression helps to reduce swelling and facilitate the healing process and enables faster, deeper, longer-lasting cold than many other cryotherapy products.
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03.14.10
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Webcast
Kelly Bauer discusses Active Innovations, the new medical division from Active Ankle, and the new series of braces and splints, including a lace-up brace which provides support in both the front and back of the foot. Bauer also discusses the company's recent expansion into dynamic wrist orthoses, which benefits the patient by providing them with the full use of their hand while wearing the brace combining the support and freedom necessary to ensure patient compliance.
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03.12.10
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Webcast
Shari Schroeder discusses some of OPTP's new distribution offerings, including the SmartRoller, a patented, resilient, durable 'two-in-one' foam roller. While its rounder side increases roller movement, its flatter side decreases movement. With the flatter side down, it can be sat on and stood on for balance related movements, while placing the rounder side down provides a more challenging, dynamic workout.
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03.12.10
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Webcast
Marilyn M. Pink, PhD, PT, MBA, discusses the benefits of EDUCATA.com, a unique, interactive, Web 2.0 education platform that delivers online learning, and also offers a broad spectrum of courses from orthopaedics and pulmonology to geriatrics and oncology that are taught by top-ranked educators and experienced clinicians. EDUCATA's partners include the World Confederation for Physical Therapy as well as many APTA state chapters and sections.
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03.11.10
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Jasper Sidhu, BSc, DC, of Wave Manufacturing Inc. discusses how their line of products uses WAVE vibration or rapid movement of the platform to provide a heightened exercise routine, with benefits such as increased blood flow and reduced stress to the bone for obese patients.
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Al Guerra discusses the benefits of the IM Gait Mate, which consists of a wireless shoe insert that is activated when an individuals heel strikes the ground. A constant reference tone can be heard through wireless headphones set to a desired gait speed; additional, real-time auditory feedback is given to direct the user if their speed is too fast, too slow, or right on.
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