Controversial Topics in Treatment Techniques
March 2, 2020

Controversial Topics in Treatment Techniques

Updated: This post was originally published on May 12, 2017 and has been refreshed as of March 2, 2020. In physical therapy, there are a number of different treatment techniques—many of which vary from therapist to therapist. However, many treatment techniques are controversial in nature. Sue Falsone, the first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major sports …

Sue Falsone PT

Sue Falsone

PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major sports in the US

October 30, 2019

Optimizing Your Website for Free Traffic

There are only two types of traffic that visit your website: Organic (free) or Ads (paid) Why is traffic to your website so important? New surveys show that over 75% of your patients will visit your website before scheduling an appointment in your practice. With a majority of your future patients visiting your site before scheduling their appointment, your website …

Dr. Jeff Langmaid

Author, Speaker, Founder

October 9, 2019

Leadership and CS at the 2019 PPS Conference

Join us at MeyerPT Booth #426 And find out more about the innovative products and show specials we’re excited to share this year at PPS! 2019 PPS Annual Conference The Premier Event Designed For Physical Therapy Business Management October 30 – November 2 | Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, FL The PPS Annual Conference strives to provide the most current …

Rachel Ford

Content Writer, Health & Wellness Enthusiast

October 1, 2019

Movement Assisted Taping Integration Course

November 15–17, 2019 San Diego, California The 3-day DNS Taping Integration Course is designed to introduce the concepts and principles of DNS as well as integrate taping/bracing strategies to facilitate and enhance assessment, treatment, training, and movement of the athlete. Come and join us for this unique and innovative course designed to focus on application and interaction in order to …

Steven Capobianco

Dr. Steven Capobianco

Medical Director for RockTape

September 26, 2019

The Power of the Rapid Release

“The Rapid Release is different from other devices because its frequency and amplitude will penetrate the entire depth of the muscle. That is by far the biggest benefit…” Please enjoy our interview with Rapid Release’s Practitioner of the Month, Dr. Peter Cichonski from Performance Chiropractic RRT: First off, thank you for taking the time to be interviewed. We really appreciate …

Dr. Peter Cichonski

DC, ART

September 19, 2019

Should You Be Using Iontophoresis with Your Patients?

“Iontophoresis is an electromedical method of delivering chemicals through the skin to a specific anatomical site. This electrochemical treatment avoids the potential adverse effects of medicating a local problem systemically while allowing for a much more concentrated drug dosage to the pathological site.”         -Daniel L. Kirsch, PhD Iontophoresisor EMDA (electromotive drug administration) is the process of transdermal drug delivery by …

Rachel Ford

Content Writer, Health & Wellness Enthusiast

August 28, 2019

New Research Shows Leafy Greens May Help Patients Maintain Mobility

A recent study conducted by Tufts University, Health Sciences Campus, published in May in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, observed the association between biomarkers of vitamin K and mobility disability, which includes Osteoarthritis and Cardiovascular Disease. The study found that older adults with lower levels of vitamin K were increasingly prone to developing conditions that impacted their freedom of movement, …

Rachel Ford

Content Writer, Health & Wellness Enthusiast

July 25, 2019

6 Tips for Securing Hook-and-Loop Straps in Orthotic Fabrication

How to firmly secure hook-and-loop strapping to an orthosis? An important aspect of any orthosis is the strapping used to attach the orthosis to the patient’s extremity. Clinicians generally use hook-and-loop straps, often referred to by the trademarked name “Velcro”. These consist of two components: one featuring tiny hooks, the second featuring smaller loops. When the two are pressed together …

Dr. Deborah A. Schwartz

OTR/L, OTD, CHT

July 4, 2019

How you can help Wounded Veterans in your area?

Operation Surf Huntington Beach 2019 If you’d like to learn more about the event or how you can help local veterans, please check out our previous post: http://news.meyerpt.com/physical-therapists/helping-support-wounded-veteransone-wave-time/ Our time spent in and out of the water with participants, volunteers, and supporters leaves everlasting memories with us all. Thanks again to all the Doctors and volunteers who helped make this …

Dr. Tim Brown

Dr. Tim Brown

Co-Medical Director for the World Surf League (formerly the ASP)

July 2, 2019

ACA and APTA Collaborate on Dry Needling Code

Here’s a recent update from the ACA on the current status of a CPT code for Dry Needling. ACA and APTA Collaborate on Dry Needling Code Following a successful nine-year collaboration between the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a new CPT® code for dry needling will likely be available to providers sometime in late …

Sue Falsone PT

Sue Falsone

PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major sports in the US