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In this episode, we talk with physical therapists who have embraced their passion and found ways to bring PT to people across the globe. We talk with Emma Stokes, President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapists, Ken Olson, President of the International Federation for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Efosa Guobadia of Move Together, Renee Songer, and Elijah Freeman as they share their stories of human movement and the impact of PT on the global community. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday July 30! We have your PT news for the week--Oregon begins issuing privileges, USC’s hybrid program starts up, shoulder surgery is no better than placebo, and transparency in the opioid epidemic takes a hit. As always, vitals are vital, and this week Cait Cederholm sits down to chat with Heidi Jannenga on the state of rehab therapy. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Our guest this week is Dr. Heidi Jannenga, PT, DPT, ATC and President/Co-Founder of WebPT. WebPT recently released its second annual report on the State of Rehab Therapy (found here). Host Cait Cederholm sits down with her to chat about the current challenges that face rehab professions, including patient compliance, marketing, student debt, and the gender pay gap. (22 minute listen) Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
This is part of our series on the sections of the American Physical Therapy Association. There are section and state chapters; you have to be a member of your state association, but you can choose to be a member of a section based on your area of practice. Dennis Fell, PT, MD, joins us to talk about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT). Dennis has a long history of involvement with the ANPT, and is the current Vice President. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It is Monday, July 23rd! We have a quick newscast for you this week--part of our team is gearing up to take boards on Thursday! So, be nice to those stressed out students and new grads. We’ll just cover what you need to know--some dry needling suppliers in Massachusetts are refusing to sell to PTs & JOSPT got sassy in a tweet on Friday over some evidence about Kinseiotaping. This week, our guest is Dennis Fell-neuro PT extraordinaire, here to tell us more about why the neuro section. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Have you ever looked at the statistics? According to 2003 National Assessment of Adult Health Literacy, only 12% of the population has proficient health literacy. Health literacy is defined as "the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions." In this episode, we chat with Margaret Danilovich, PT, PhD, GCS, and author of the op-ed in the Huffington Post “Trump’s HIV/HPV Blunder Reveals a Fundamental Healthcare Problem”. The article was also picked up by CNN (you can find it here). How do you know if your patient has low health literacy? What do you do? How does it affect your treatment? Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
The PT licensure compact, the new JOSPT editor in chief, and updates out of New York State. John LaRue gives us the rundown on the latest research in concussion & lower extremity injury. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Good morning, it’s Monday July 2nd. We have your PT news for the week. This is Cait Cederholm and I’m joined by co-host Rachel Jermann, who just got back from Orlando from the APTA NEXT conference and House of Delegates. We’re going to dive into the House of Delegates and bring you some important updates on payment and policy (don’t fall asleep--we’ll make it quick). Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Welcome to week 5 of #STANDSaturday covering another corner of the clinic - Orthopedics. Aaron Perez, PT, DPT walks us through his journey of his first trip to the STAND clinic. He discusses what type of adjunct treatments he used in the orthopedic corner and shines light on the clinician bonding and cultural immersion that occurs on trips like this! He provides us insight on what he was most and least prepared for as well as his chosen sleeping arrangements and favorite night of the week - SALSA night. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
We break down recent announcements from the APTA, the Agency for Healthcare Quality released its report on hospital acquired conditions, and Rachel Jermann breaks down the vote for sections in the House of Delegates. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Announcements: The PROSPER Act is stalled--but keep an eye out! South Carolina joins the PT Compact. The APTA, AOTA, and ASHA receive a national award for their collaboration on the "stop the cap" initiative Discussion: APTA urges protection for those with pre-existing conditions, amid AG fight for the Affordable Care Act House of Delegates: What You Need To Know Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Welcome to week 4 of #STANDSaturday covering another corner of the clinic - Pediatrics. Pat Tietz, PT, MS has taken her 31 years of pediatric experience on 3 trips thus far and explains to us why she cannot wait to go on more. She describes how she needed to adjust to the clinic, what common diagnosis she sees, and why she feels everyone, yes EVERYONE, should volunteer their time, passion, and skills! Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, June 11th, and here are some PT headlines from the week! PT Day of Service is looking for participants, an update on the Higher Education Act, which could change loan forgiveness, and Medicare changes, including MIPS and the new rumor that Medicare could run out of funds by 2026. Finally, Ian MacMurdie joins me to chat what you need to know about the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact as states gear up to hand out licensure privileges. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Join Kandace Burton, recent graduate from Briar Cliff University, as she takes us through what her experience with STAND: The Haiti Project was like as a student. She explains how the trip has impacted what type of clinician she wants to be, how her Army National Guard training came in to play during an emergency at the clinic (sneak peek below), and enlightens us on the real reason we volunteer. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, June 4th, and here are your PT headlines for the week. APTA’s NEXT conference is coming up at the end of the month, a new study further solidifies the benefit of getting PT 1st, Michigan expands Mandatory Reports, Virginia expands Medicaid, and WCPT and the Red Cross solidify their partnership. Whitney Doiron chats with Justin Dunaway & Morgan Denny of STAND: The Haiti Project. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Only those with a passion for wound care can describe a wound as "beefy" and still have a stomach for summer barbecues! Join Melissa Agrimanakis, PT, DPT, WCC (Wound Care Clinician) a Spinal Cord Specialist from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charleston, MA as she walks us through her role as the part time Neuro/full time Wound Guru on her last 3 trips with STAND. She shares insight on the difference between wound care in the States and Haiti, describes what types of wounds she sees on a day to day basis, educates us on the challenges she faces and the creativity working in a third world country cultivates. She also describes how she manages to single-handedly drag 200 pounds of donations down to Haiti. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, May 28th--It’s Memorial Day! Please take a moment to remember all those who have died in military service. We’re excited to be back after our two week break here at Talus Media. It definitely hasn’t been dull--Illinois is now just waiting on the governor’s signature for direct access, the Florida Board of Physical Therapy has put forth a bill that would allow dry needling, New York PTAs now have a full vote in the NYPTA assembly, and CMS put forth a rural initiative. For those who might be considering where to get licensed as the summer NPTE approaches, the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is growing. This week, correspondent John LaRue is back with John’s Research Corner to discuss Virtual Reality Intervention. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Have you ever dreamed of taking your Physical Therapy skills to an underserved population and immersing yourself in the culture of the area? Justin Dunaway PT, DPT, OCS and Morgan Denny PT, DPT founded a non-profit organization that carries out this dream. STAND (Sustainable Therapy and New Development) The Haiti Project is a pro bono clinic serving over 900 patients a trip in Port-de-Paix, Haiti. They cover areas such as Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Neuro, adaptive device and prosthetic construction, general medicine and community education panels. Volunteers from across the country travel to join in on this amazing experience only to come home humbled by the resilience and gratitude of the people of Haiti. Listen here for Justin and Morgan’s story and tune in for our weekly STAND series featuring stories from volunteers of each specialty provided by the clinic in order to gain a 360 view. Who knows, you may be able to live out your dream too. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Did you know that the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) just released a new proposed rule for SNFs that would change the payment system? Do you know what the Patient Driven Payment Model is? Do you know how SNFs currently get paid? Did you want to just take a dive down the rabbit hole of payment methodology? In this episode, we sit down with Kara Gainer, Director of Regulatory Affairs for the American Physical Therapy Association. We're answering all your questions on the basics of the new Patient Driven Payment Model--how it's different from Resource Utilization Groups, what some of the major changes are, and how you can learn more. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday again… Congrats to all those who passed the NPTE! We know…FSBPT website outages are THE WORST, especially when you actually need to use it. Graduation is coming up (or has already happened). Welcome to all those who are joining the ranks. In PT news, It appears that April was the month for proposals: CMS made two! One for hospitals, and one for skilled nursing facilities. We’re giving you the rundown on legislation we’ve been watching, Cal State admits a scholarship class of 25 students, and last but certainly not least, Guideline.gov is due to shut down on July 16, 2018, leaving us to ponder the question: where are you going to get your clinical practice guidelines? Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, April 30th! Let’s see what’s up in the world of PT. Several sections are holding their board elections, the APTA and the WCPT celebrate successes with Congress, and we’ve got a host of State Legislative Updates. Finally, Rachel Jermann sits down with Asha Gummadi, a neuro PT in Philly, winner of National Geographic’s Chasing Genius Award, and Talus Media’s Women Crush Wednesday from last week. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
In this episode, we chat with #WomanCrushWednesday winner Asha Gummadi, PT, MS, NCS. A neuro PT out of Philly, Asha created TherEx Portal, an online application that translates physical therapy exercises, transfers, and more into your patient's native language. If you've worked with non-native English speaking patients, you know: sometimes things just get lost in translation. We chat about TherEx Portal and Asha's unique path in the PT world. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday again, and as always, we’re here with your physical therapy news. This week we’re talking PTJs special issue on opioids, the PT licensure compact, APTA’s House of Delegates, and state legislative updates. Finally, as April winds down and the deadline for the ProBono Incubator applications approach, we sit down with Carol Ann Nelson, founder of last year’s Pro Bono Incubator winner, Destination Rehab. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, April 16th! We hope you got your taxes done… It’s a heavy week for legislative updates. The direct access bill in Illinois moves out of committee, California Physical Therapy Association opposes the new athletic training bill while advancing an animal PT bill, and, at the federal level, Health & Human Services advances legislation to weaken the Affordable Care Act. As the silver tsunami starts to build, referrals to PT are dropping for the geriatric population. Last, we introduce you to our new research segment with John LaRue--this month, the new knee pain & mobility deficits clinical practice guideline revision. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
In this episode, Rachel Jermann sits down with Ken Olson, president of the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). We chat what IFOMPT is, how countries join, and what it means to be a Fellow. Ken talks about the latest push to bring South American countries on board, and the importance of an international community with internationally known standards. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, April 9th, and here are some headlines impacting PT this week. The Foundation for Physical Therapy’s Marquette Challenge is wrapping up later this month, the APTA further reiterates its opposition to HR 620, and Texas Health Resources reaches a last-minute deal with BCBS. Finally, we continue our dive into the residency and fellowship alphabet soup. Rachel Jermann sits down with Ken Olsen, current president of the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists, or IFOMPT. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, April 2nd, and here are some headlines impacting PT this week. First off, the Health Policy and Administration section of the APTA is looking for nominations to their board of directors. ATI Physical Therapy was victim to a data breach putting patient info at risk, the Office of the Inspector General warns of hundreds of millions in potentially improper reimbursements by CMS for Physical Therapy, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield work to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions, and we have state updates from Illinois and West Virginia. Finally, Rachel Jermann sits down with Joe Farrell, first president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
In this episode, Rachel Jermann sits down with Joe Farrell, first president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). With the recent (and promised) changes to residency and fellowship, Joe looks back on the beginnings of AAOMPT. Why was AAOMPT started? What were the goals? How did specialization evolve? Was the pen and paper test always the way we wanted it? We dive down the rabbit hole of acronyms to help you understand how it all fits. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, March 26th, and here is the PT news from the week. The APTA defines its new mission moving forward, CMS outlines OASIS-D changes and their brand new Medicare ID cards, West Virginia sends a bill to the governor to reduce opioid use, we update you on legislation in Idaho and Colorado, and the Lancet releases a series of articles criticizing the current treatment of Low Back Pain and extolling the virtues of non-pharmacologic therapy. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, March 19th, and here are your PT headlines for the week. APTA agrees to delay changes to Fellowship admission until 2020, a study in JAMA examines just why healthcare is so expensive in the US, the FDA cracks down on Nicotine content in cigarettes, and several states advance bills to benefit physical therapy. Finally, live from Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, correspondent John LaRue sits down with Justin Moore, CEO of the American Physical Therapy Association, to discuss the momentum the association has gained, and how to sustain the ever-growing numbers of millennials. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Talus Media had the chance the speak with current Duke Physical Therapist in the PT and Athletics department, Zach Christopherson. Zach chatted with us about the importance of national events like CSM to build professional relationships, the unique event TeamMates to network, stepping out of your comfort zone, and the increase in students and young professionals who are pursuing post-professional opportunities in residencies and fellowships. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Live from New Orleans, correspondent John LaRue sits down with Stacey Zeigler, PT, DPT, associate professor at Clarkson University to talk advocacy and leadership. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Live from New Orlean, correspondent John LaRue chats with Justin Moore, PT, DPT, CEO of the APTA on where the APTA is headed next, the large numbers of students at CSM, and advocacy. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, March 12th, and here are the PT headlines for the week. A major physical therapy employer declared bankruptcy, 20 states file a lawsuit declaring Obamacare illegal, South Carolina moves to joint the Interstate Licensure Compact, Minnesota seeks to allow PTs to assess the need for disability parking, and Denver saves millions with physical therapy. Finally, MoveTogether’s Pro Bono Incubator is now accepting applications. Rachel Jermann sits down with founder Josh D’Angelo to talk funding innovation and providing care around the corner, and around the globe. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
In this episode, correspondent Ryan Pawloski sits down with Dr. Bill Boissonnault, APTA Executive Vice President of Professional Affairs and current APTA staff contact for the Education Leadership Partnership (ELP). They discuss the current tasks facing the ELP, including: Clinical education standardization Managing student debt Obtaining further education research How to implement the recommendations that will come Beyond education, they discussed Clinical Practice Guidelines Unwarranted variability in PT practice Finding your niche in your eventual practice. “It’s important to find your niche…you know you’ve found your niche when work hardly ever feels like work. Keep searching until you do find it.” Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
In this episode, correspondent Ryan Pawloski sits down with PTA student Ky Pak, current PT-PAC student liaison, to discuss advocacy. “Don’t get complacent. There will always be advocacy topics to fight for.” Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
In this episode, correspondents John LaRue & Ryan Pawloski break down their first CSM experience. They answer the following: How overwhelming was it? Did you sleep? What were your biggest takeaways? John chatted "momentum" & "pivot" with APTA CEO Justin Moore--what does that look like? What would you tell students going next year? Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, March 5th, and here are the PT headlines for the week. A meeting aimed at inclusion for LGBTQ physical therapists had its first meeting at CSM last week, several states move forward with legislation to expand their PT scope of practice, the federal government relaxes restrictions on short-term insurance plans that aren’t required to cover physical therapy, and James Dunning released a letter detailing the potential lawsuit against the ABPTRFE over their new admissions guidelines. After the headlines, we have a brief recap of CSM from Ryan Pawloski and fellow Talus correspondent John LaRue. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, February 26th, and here are your PT headlines for the week. It was a record breaking Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans. Illinois has introduced a bill for unfettered direct access, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in New Jersey is swapping out opioids for trigger point injections, the Interstate Licensure Compact is growing, and James Spencer, HoboHealth, breaks down the Interstate Licensure Compact with us. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
In this episode, we sit down with James Spencer, travel PT extraordinaire, also known as HoboHealth. He spent 10 years traveling with his wife before they settled down in Aspen, CO. We chat the Interstate Licensure Compact: Why are we so excited? How long does it take to get a license in another state right now? What doesn't the Compact address? What if your home state is not in a compact state? Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, February 19th, and here are your PT headlines for the week. It’s the week of CSM, and we’ve got coverage coming to you from New Orleans. The licensure compact gets the go-ahead in Colorado, dry needling moves forward in two states, the Americans with Disabilities Act could be facing modifications, and there is a potential legal fight brewing over the recent admissions changes to Fellowships. Finally, we spoke to APTA CEO Justin Moore to discuss the Therapy Cap repeal, PTA Reimbursement changes, and our advocacy moving forward. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Ever wonder what it takes to get out in the community when you've had a stroke? Have MS? Carol Ann Nelson, physical therapist and executive director for Destination Rehab, a nonprofit located in Bend, OR, helps clients find their way in the community and gives them the confidence to venture out on their own. What inspired you to start Destination Rehab? Describe Bend for me--it's an active community, what are your clients missing out on? Favorite patient story? What is your plan for the PBI grant money? Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information. This series is in collaboration with MoveTogether, a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing access to physical therapy services around the corner, and around the globe. You can find the Pro Bono Incubator application at movetogether.org
Sara Scarbro is a second year student at the University of Minnesota. She's also a volunteer at the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic, a nonprofit pro bono clinic that serves a community with the highest concentration of impoverished and uninsured people in all of Minneapolis, in addition to the greater Twin Cities metro area. Sara is passionate about increasing access to physical therapy services for the patients at the clinic--they are able to work with a variety of professions, including nurses and doctors to provide collaborative care for their patients. What inspires you most about working at the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic? How do you advocate for the physical therapy profession in that setting? You have an incredible opportunity to work with other professions before graduation--how do you think physical therapy is perceived? What can you do with the funds for you received from the Pro Bono Incubator? Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information. This series is in collaboration with MoveTogether, a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing access to physical therapy services around the corner, and around the globe. You can find the Pro Bono Incubator application at movetogether.org
Misericordia University Physical Therapy just started their pro bono clinic in March of 2017. The clinic serves a low income area, and provides services to both pediatric and adult populations. It grew out of passionate students and a community need. Maureen, the faculty advisor, and Julie, a third year student, sit down to chat about their clinic. What's your clinic look like? Do you work with other professions? You also serve a pediatric population--what's that like? What's your favorite patient story? (Follow up--you have sonography at your school?!) What's the pro bono PT community like? How does this clinic grow the PT community in Dallas, PA? How does it impact your PT class? Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information. This series is in collaboration with MoveTogether, a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing access to physical therapy services around the corner, and around the globe. You can find the Pro Bono Incubator application at movetogether.org
In this first episode in our Pro Bono Incubator series, we chat with Josh D'Angelo, co-founder of MoveTogether. He answers the following: What is the Pro Bono Incubator? What excited you most when you read that first round of applications for the PBI? What are you looking forward to in the 2018 application cycle? Do you have to be a typical "clinic" to apply? Where do I find the application? (You find it here! Applications are open March 1-April 31) Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information. This series is in collaboration with MoveTogether, a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing access to physical therapy services around the corner, and around the globe. You can find the Pro Bono Incubator application at movetogether.org
I had the opportunity to sit down with Justin Moore to discuss life after the Therapy Cap (I get to archive the audio folder I have marked "Therapy Cap"--bittersweet?) Now that the therapy cap has been repealed, the APTA can shift to other legislation and taking on the home front. But we had some specific questions on the repeal. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, February 12th, and we have a lot of PT news for you! The most recent government funding bill repealed the therapy cap, but had some unwelcome surprises for therapy providers. The House of Delegates is looking for volunteer ushers, and Florida moves to add dry needling to their practice act. Finally, Rachel Jermann spoke with Joe Reinke of FITBUX to further demystify your student loan questions. Let’s dive right in! Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
Another month, another Money Matters with Joe Reinke, cofounder of FitBUX. This month, we're answering your question: "Should I pay off my loans as fast as possible, or buy that house? What about that 401k? What about the stock market?! Breathe, we got you. Joe breaks down this complex question. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
It’s Monday, February 5th, and we’re gearing up for a government funding vote that could decide the fate of the therapy cap. We’ve got some updates today on the APTA House of Delegates and the World Congress of Physical Therapy symposium. We review some heavyweight supporters of Therapy Cap repeal, and overview a study that examines the cost effectiveness of PT for LBP. Also, guest correspondent Ashley Alagna sits down with Shirley Sahrmann to discuss PT branding. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.
“Therapy can’t wait. Congress can’t either,” is APTA’s message to Congress regarding the Medicare Therapy Cap. The APTA, according to Justin Elliott, APTA VP for Government Affairs is in Full Court Press for therapy cap repeal by February 8th. He spoke honestly with us on January 26th about the challenges of moving legislation in our current political landscape, and was optimistic about the path forward to therapy cap repeal. Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.