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contents ADVANCE FoR PHySICAl THERAPy & REHAB MEDICINE 

Vol. 

[CoVER SToRy] 

12 Committed to Serve 

Servicemembers who pursue physical 

therapy careers after retiring from the 

military often see parallels between the 

two disciplines, and their skill sets often 

overlap: personal motivation, an interest 

in human function, and most of all, an 

inherent desire to serve. ADVANCE profiles 

our nation’s military who go on to 

a career in rehabilitation, bringing with 

them a unique insight into the effects of 

injury and debilitation. (Kyle Kielinski) 

[FEATuRED ARTIClES] 

16 Stroke and Robotics: 

Miracle Movers 

Spinal cord injury, stroke and degenerative 

neurologic disease used to mean a 

sedentary and dependent lifestyle. But 

thanks to improved knowledge of taskspecific 

training and a broader reach of 

modern-age technological interventions, 

clinicians and patients are redefining 

what’s possible. 


19 Pilates for Improving Posture 

Assessing patients’ posture or alignment 

can sometimes be overwhelming for 

both novice and experienced physical 

therapists. Even with all our knowledge 

of anatomy, kinesiology, movement and 

injuries, it can be hard to know where to 

start. Physical therapists assess the faults 

in alignment that may lead to the stress 

buildup in the body. Pilates is one of 

many tools available. 

23 | No. 7 | July 9, 2012 

22 Industrial Rehab: Cut the Costs 

Workers’ comp claims secondary to 

spine and extremity injuries, medically 

termed musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), 

together with lost production and related 

costs, cost our economy approximately $80 

billion a year. The burden of MSD claims 

and costs on employers has actually closed 

many workplaces. Physical therapists can 

explore the challenges involved in workers’ 

comp claims and, more importantly, 

the possible solutions for employers.

[MoRE ARTIClES] 

8 Management Focus: 

Effective Referrals 

10 Sports Rehab: 

Shoulder Rotations 

24 Seating and Pressure 

Mapping Options 

38 Resource Directory: 

Aquatic Therapy 

[DEPARTMENTS] 

6 Letters to the Editor 

7 Ad Index 

27 Products at Work 

28 Classified Marketplace 

29 Calendar/CE 

39 Classified Employment 

Opportunities 

47 ADVANCE Healthcare Shop 

[COMING SOON] 

Rehab engineering is entering the hightech 

age with modern robotics, functional 

electrical stimulation and virtual reality systems. 

ADVANCE selects the top 5 advances 

in rehab engineering--chosen in consultation 

with our editorial board--that will 

usher in the new age of caring for patients 

with debilitating conditions. 

[MulTIMEDIA] 

WhAT’s The heATh CAre 

reForM BUzz? 

Attendees at PT 2012 explain the importance 

of health care reform to the profession. 

JoIN ouR PT CoMMuNITy! 

Blogs: Meet our bloggers and read 

new posts daily! 

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Combing PT and sT 

Toni pairs with another discipline to help 

patients with swallowing difficulties. 

PTA Blog TAlK 

Who’s My supervisor? 

Jason notes that state laws can be 

unclear about this distinction. 

More PT Blogs 

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[NEw! PATIENT HANDouT] 

Nervous System App 

[STuDENT CENTER] 

Article: Generational Divide 

News & Notes: PT Schools and Student Programs 

student links: Special interest groups and associations 

relevant to physical therapy. 

Community: Blogs, forums, Facebook and more! 

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[lETTERS To THE EDIToR] 

Referral-for-Profit 

Means Hospitals, Too 

To the Editor: 

Not all therapists want to be in private practice, 

especially given the political climate and 

the extreme difficulty in moderate and smaller 

cities to run a private practice. In addition to 

this, if you are not competing with a physician-owned 

group, you have to compete with 

larger hospitals that, despite what the current 

administration would like you to believe, refer 

to themselves constantly—and what’s more, 

they have their own hospital-owned surgeons 

in many cases. 

If you don’t think they are pressured to refer 

to the hospital services, then you are more than 

naive. The so-called “not-for-profit” hospitals 

are very adept at making everything look like 

they are not self-referring, including but not 

limited to ATCs and aides, with help from a 

few well-placed laws and regulations. But 

they are still similar practices to POPTS. 

I do agree there have been and still are some 

less-than-acceptable practices happening, and 

those loopholes should be closed. I feel it is 

important for the profession to grow and 

increase the range of treatment we provide, 

and push evidence in practice with a focus 

on individual patient outcomes. But this is 

a slippery slope the APTA is treading, and 

to be truly autonomous there should be no 

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practices owned by anyone except a physical 

therapist. When breaking that down to other 

areas of health care, the end result is actually 

enormous costs and limited continuity 

of services. 

Now having said all this, referral-for-profit 

is ethically and professionally wrong, and I, 

too, have concerns regarding hospital and 

physician ownership of PT clinics. When left 

unchecked, I feel these relationships have 

the potential to slow the gains we have made 

as a profession, and give rise to the kind of 

professional apathy that can come with referrals, 

without regard for quality of care, as we 

should all strive for high standards of care. 

I feel that the design of POPTS and hospitalowned 

PT clinics needs to be adjusted to not 

allow full majority ownership of PT clinics, 

and to help foster relationships with other 

providers that benefit the profession and, 

most importantly, the patient. 

—David Anon, PT, DPT, ATC 

Springfield, OH 

POPTS: A Patient’s View 

To the Editor: 

I just read your article on POPTS (“Differences 

of Opinion,” July 23, 2011). I am highly 

in favor of prohibiting this type of physicianowned 

operation and would like to contact 

my senator concerning my experiences with a 

POPTS, which had totally negative results. 

After this experience, and still needing help 

for an ongoing condition, my primary physician 

recommended me to an independent 

physical therapy service where I am now 

receiving treatment and experiencing a positive 

outcome from the sessions. 

I am also concerned with the minimal 

amount of time spent during each of my 

visits to the POPTS and the charges incurred 

by Medicare and by my secondary provider. 

There is something very wrong here and it 

should be looked into. 

—Ellie Estes 

Wallingford, CT 

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[MANAGEMENT FOCuS] 

Strengthening Referral Networks 

Targeted niche services help guarantee a steady 

flow of new patients to your practice. 

By Katherine Tan, PT, MPT, oCs, CCTT, and Monica vitenson, PT, MsPT, oCs, CCTT 

offering a range of specialty programs 

is a powerful strategy to keep new 

patients coming in to a physical 

therapy practice, regardless of 

what’s happening in the business and regulatory 

environments. At our practice, BodyFit 

Physical Therapy and Wellness in Manhattan, 

we’ve cultivated a strong network of referral 

sources by establishing niche services that meet 

the needs of our community. 

Spotlighting One Service 

In our practice, we treat a large number of 

patients who have been diagnosed with temporomandibular 

dysfunction (TMD). Often, 

these patients present with a long history of 

neck pain or headaches. They commonly report 

that they have previously had physical therapy 

and possibly other therapies such as chiropractic, 

massage and acupuncture for their cervical 

pain, and although these treatments were helpful, 

their symptoms never fully resolved. 

Clinically, we start by performing a cervical 

screen to rule out overlooked cervical involvement. 

For example, a restricted occipito-atlantal 

(OA) joint can be a common cause of lower 

cervical pain due to compensatory changes 

and stress to this neighboring region. Another 

frequently missed finding that can contribute 

to posterior neck strain is stiffness or tension 

in the anterior neck muscles especially sternocleidomastoid 

(SCM). 

If your patient’s chronic cervical symptoms 

persist despite having fully cleared the cervical 

spine, an assessment of the TMJ and surrounding 

musculature might offer some insight. Many 

physical therapists realize that a dysfunctional 

hip or ankle can cause knee pain but might 

forget that the TMJ has a similar relationship 

to the neck. Here are the questions to ask your 

patient. 

Do you have a history of TMJ problems? 

You may be surprised how many patients will 

answer yes but didn’t think it was relevant to 

mention to you earlier. 

Do you associate your neck pain with headaches? 

Does your neck pain or headache feel 

worse in the morning? These are common 


complaints of people who clench or grind their 

teeth at night. Some patients may reveal that 

they know that they clench and that their dentist 

has even made them an occlusal appliance 

or “nightguard.” 

However, don’t assume that a nightguard 

will help; not all occlusal appliances are created 

equal. For example, soft, pliable appliances, the 

kind most commonly made by general dentists, 

can actually exacerbate jaw and neck symptoms 

by prompting the patient to chew and clench on 

the appliance while they sleep as if they were 

chewing gum all night. Imagine the muscular 

fatigue and strain this would cause. Conversely, 

hard acrylic appliances, most often prescribed 

by TMD dental specialists, protect the teeth from 

wear without increasing muscular tension. 

Does biting down hard increase your neck 

pain? If your patient does not know the answer 

to this question, ask them to bite down and 

whether it increases their symptoms. A positive 

finding warrants further examination of 

their masticatory muscles. 

Do you have any parafunctional habits? 

These include nail biting, gum chewing, pen 

or pencil chewing, coffee cup or stirrer chewing, 

etc. and can cause excessive TMJ compression, 

ligamentous strain and muscular overload. 

Does your neck pain increase after yawning, 

talking or eating (especially chewy, crunchy or 

hard foods)? This finding suggests a direct link 

between jaw function and their neck pain. 

Areas to Examine 

At this point, you can move into more targeted 

diagnostic tests, such as the following. 

Mandibular ROM. Standard opening is 

40-50 mm, or approximately 3 fingerwidths. A 

patient who can only comfortably fit two fingers 

or less in their mouth likely has decreased 

overall TMJ mobility. Also check for the ability 

to protrude the mandible 3-5 mm and glide 

laterally 10-14 mm in each direction. 

Look for the ability to open and protrude the 

jaw in midline. A deflection or deviation to one 

side with either motion is dysfunctional and 

suggests a TMJ disc pathology or a muscular 

imbalance. Is clicking in the joint associated 

with either opening or closing? Clicking is often 

a sign of disc pathology. 

Evidence of parafunctional habits. Check the 

teeth for signs of excessive wear due to grinding. 

Some patients might deny that they grind their 

teeth, but their teeth may tell a different story. 

Look at the sides of the tongue for “scalloping,” 

or a lasting impression of their teeth caused by 

sucking hard on their tongue. 

While sucking doesn’t cause tooth wear like 

grinding does, it can create just as much tension 

in the jaw muscles. Look at the inside of the 

cheeks for a “linea alba” or white line caused 

by the teeth when sucking and chewing on the 

inside of the cheek. 

Palpation. Some important masticatory 

muscles to assess for tenderness or hypertonicity 

include the temporalis, masseters, medial 

pterygoid (under the mandibular angle) and 

suprahyoids (under the chin). Full assessment of 

the masseters and temporalis requires intraoral 

palpation. 

One way to test the extensibility of the 

masseter muscle is to place your thumb inside 

the patient’s cheek and your fingers outside; 

gently squeeze the cheek and press your thumb 

out into the cheek simultaneously. This should 

be painless and pliable. 

To palpate the temporalis tendon for tenderness 

and extensibility near its attachment to 

the coracoid process, slide your finger along 

the upper gums between the maxilla and the 

coronoid process. 

Accessory joint motion. Like any other synovial 

joint, a healthy TMJ should have a springy 

and pain-free end feel. Since both TMJs move 

simultaneously, it’s important for both sides to 

have equal mobility. Otherwise, excessive torque 

or ligament strain can develop on one side. 

Each TMJ should be able to gap with distraction 

and glide anteriorly as well as have a 

JEFFREy lEESER

[MANAGEMENT FOCuS] 

small amount of posterior, medial and lateral accessory motions. TM joint 

gapping can be assessed by lightly palpating over one TMJ with your 

fingertips while the other hand applies downward pressure through the 

mandible through contact of the thumb on the lower molars. 

After assessing distraction, you can use the same hand placement, 

to evaluate anterior glide by gently pulling forward on the mandible. 

Posterior, medial and lateral glide can all be assessed with similar hand 

placement. 

If any of the above findings are positive, it’s important to look more 

closely at the masticatory system’s role as the probable symptom driver. 

If you feel overwhelmed at the prospect of fully assessing and treating 

the TM joint you could collaborate with a TMD specialist in your area 

or consider further training in this field. 

Niche Services and Referrals 

We have found TMJ rehabilitation to be a welcome need in our community 

and one of our strongest avenues for new patients coming to our practice. 

Our TMJ clients arrive by way of their primary care provider, referral from 

an oral surgeon, dentist or neurologist, or direct from the community. 

If you can establish a niche service that meets an unmet community 

need, patients will seek you out, whether through their primary physician 

or specialist, support group, the internet or simple word of mouth. n 

Monica Vitenson and Katherine Tan are co-owners of BodyFit Physical Therapy 

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[uPPER-ExTREMITy REHAB] 

Diagnosis: ‘SICK’ Scapula 

This condition can be alleviated through appropriate 

education and active involvement with home exercise 

By Daniel lorenz, DPT, PT, lAT, CsCs 

The scapula is a critical component of 

upper-extremity function. It provides 

a base from which the glenohumeral 

joint and elbow can execute the function 

of throwing overhead. The scapula has 

somewhat of a paradoxical role in shoulder 

function because it must be mobile enough to 

allow full functioning of the upper extremity, 

but stable enough to not contribute to shoulder 

and elbow pathologies. Because so many 

muscles attach to the scapula, alterations in 

posture, muscle length or strength, or neuromuscular 

coordination can lead to suboptimal 

length-tension relationships and ultimately, 

upper-extremity dysfunction. 

Burkhart et al previously described the 

“SICK” scapula as a method to categorize 

various forms of scapular dysfunction. SICK 

is an acronym for Scapula Inferior Coracoid 

Dyskinesis. 1 Essentially, this moniker is used 

to describe faulty positioning of the scapula 

due to a combination of muscle tightness of 

the pectorals, specifically pectoralis minor, and 

weakness of the interscapular muscles. Dyskinesis 

has been defined as either the presence of 

scapular winging (prominence of any border 

away from the thorax) or dysrhythmia (presence 

of aberrant movements. 2 

Types 

Type I scapula is characterized by inferior border 

prominence. Inferior border prominence 

indicates anterior tilting of the scapula from 

a combination of lower trapezius weakness 

and pectoralis minor tightness. More than 

likely, patients with a Type I scapula also have 

an increase in thoracic kyphosis. The increase 

in thoracic kyphosis typically limits thoracic 

extension, which enables a normal resting position 

of the scapula. 

Type II scapula is characterized by medial 

border prominence. Medial border prominence 

indicates there is not only rhomboid and middle 

trapezius weakness, but also an internally 

rotated and protracted scapula. Furthermore, 

there is potentially weakness of serratus anterior, 

leading to the appearance of winging. 

The position of the scapula in this situation 

will lead to abnormal firing of the rotator cuff 


and scapular stabilizers as well as place the 

humerus in an internally rotated position. The 

internally rotated position effectively puts the 

rotator cuff in an impingement position with 

arm elevation. 

Finally, Type III scapula is characterized 

by superior border prominence. In this case, 

there is overactivity of the upper trapezius and 

levator scapulae, leading to a superior malposition 

of the scapula. The physical therapist may 

notice that the patient has superior humeral 

head migration during elevation, causing 

overactivity of the upper trapezius. Or to avoid 

use of a painful rotator cuff, the athlete may 

“shrug” the shoulder as he executes the overhead 

movement. 

Rotation Deficit 

One other critical component of the SICK 

scapula is glenohumeral internal rotation deficit 

(GIRD). Although the actual source of GIRD is 

a topic of debate, it is generally accepted that 

repetitive throwing leads to posterior rotator 

cuff and joint capsule shortening. Because of 

this, the overhead athlete may lack sufficient 

internal rotation of the throwing shoulder. Lack 

of internal rotation of the throwing shoulder 

can lead to superior migration of the humeral 

head during follow through, which can lead 

to rotator cuff pathology. The therapist should 

measure both internal and external rotation at 

90 degrees of abduction in supine. When those 

numbers are added up in both shoulders, they 

should be symmetrical. Currently, it is recommended 

that 15 percent or more discrepancy 

of internal rotation in the throwing shoulder 

signifies the athlete has GIRD, which should 

be addressed as part of a comprehensive treatment 

plan. 

A thorough history, posture examination, 

muscle length and strength testing, and observation 

of movement will help guide a treatment 

plan. In general, mobility and muscle length 

must first be restored before muscle strength. 

Furthermore, the physical therapist should 

assess mobility of both the acromioclavicular 

and sternoclavicular joints. Both of these 

joints are critical to shoulder function because 

the clavicle elevates and rotates with proper 

shoulder function. The patient should also be 

screened for tight hip flexors because this could 

lead to a compensatory increase in thoracic 

kyphosis, since tight hip flexors are one cause 

of increased lumbar lordosis. 

Stretching and Taping 

Secondly, the physical therapist should teach 

stretching techniques for the pectoralis minor 

and anterior shoulder. To assess for pectoralis 

minor tightness, the therapist can have the 

patient lie supine. The distance between the 

treatment table and the posterior edge of the 

acromion should be no more than an inch. Any 

increase beyond one inch indicates that the 

patient has pectoralis minor tightness. 

As a complement to stretching and posture 

retraining, taping of the scapula can be considered. 

This serves as a proprioceptive cue 

to keep the shoulders retracted and will help 

maintain pectoralis minor length after stretching. 

To address posterior shoulder tightness 

and GIRD, the “sleeper stretch” is a very useful 

technique to increase length of the posterior 

rotator cuff and joint capsule. 

Once mobility and length are restored, a 

comprehensive strengthening program for the 

rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers should take 

place. Prone rowing, prone shoulder extension, 

prone horizontal abduction, external rotation 

exercises, prone scaption raises and supine 

punches are just a few examples of exercises 

advocated for strengthening the shoulder. 

Elevation in the scapular plane (“full can”) is 

also strongly encouraged in lieu of “empty 

can” raises. All elevation exercises should be 

performed in the scapular plane. 

Resistance 

Regarding resistance, the rotator cuff has 50 percent 

each of Type I and Type II fibers. Therefore, 

strengthening and endurance exercises should 

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kylE kIElINSkI 

retired servicemembers 

who become physical 

therapists share common 

traits and a desire to 

assist those in need 

By Jonathan Bassett 

ccording to the U.S. Equal 

Opportunity Employment 

Commission, 3 million veterans 

have returned to the 

work force from military 

service in the past 10 years, 

and another 1 million veterans are expected to 

re-enter the workplace in the next five years. 

“Our veterans are some of the most highly 

trained, highly educated, highly skilled workers 

that we’ve got,” President Obama said last 

February. “These are Americans that every 

business should be competing to attract. We’re 

going to do everything we can to make sure 

that when our troops come home, they come 

home to new jobs and new opportunities and 

new ways to serve their country.” 

However, not all returning military servicemembers 

are physically prepared to reenter 

the civilian work force. Some estimates 

of wounded veterans from the wars in Iraq 

and Afghanistan number in the hundreds 

of thousands, if you include less-visible 

injuries such as mild traumatic brain injury 

and PTSD. 

Fortunately, a wave of former servicemembers 

are entering physical therapy school with 

For veteran physical therapists such as ed zimmerman, 

DPT, oCs (treating Air Force veteran 

Michael Jones at left), physical therapy lets 

them continue serving their country by assisting 

injured servicemembers. 

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To serve 

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a desire to care for their wounded brothers 

and sisters in arms, and to bring awareness 

to the dire need for skilled rehabilitative care 

for our nation’s armed forces. 

Here are four of them. 

Antoinette’s Story 

Growing up in suburban Voorhees, NJ, 

Antoinette Shields had no exposure to either 

physical therapy or military life as a standout 

athlete at Eastern Regional High School. But 

when she received a nomination to the United 

States Military Academy at West Point, she 

felt a call to service that she couldn’t ignore. 

“It was a very different challenge from my 

peers,” recalled Shields, who began at West 

Point in the summer of 1998. “But my parents 

were very supportive of my decision to attend 

and be a part of something so special.” 

Within ten months of graduation from West 

Point, Shields was deployed to Iraq, serving 

as an ordnance officer, leading a maintenance 

platoon running convoys through some of the 

most dangerous routes in Iraq’s Sunni Triangle. 

She commanded female search teams 

in more than 50 battalion raids and set up 

Iraqi defense firing ranges, ultimately earning 

the Bronze Star Medal for her service and 

leadership. 

Returning to civilian life in 2007, Shields 

visited her fellow soldiers at an Army hospital 

and witnessed first-hand the necessity of 

physical therapy in mitigating the effects of 

combat. Sensing a calling to the next chapter 

in her career, she completed her physical 

therapy prerequisite coursework while 

working in an outpatient facility for a year 

and volunteering at a nursing home. 

Shields applied for and was awarded a 

scholarship from the Pat Tillman Foundation—which 

supplies scholarships to military 

veterans and their spouses. 

“I’m extremely proud to be a member of 

this organization, and I’m grateful for all the 

contributions they make to veterans and their 

families,” she said. 

Shields is now a final-year DPT student at 

Neumann University in Aston, PA. She has 

post-graduation plans to work with wounded 

soldiers, possibly amputee rehabilitation, and 

can see herself working with acute care cases 

in the inpatient environment. 

For Shields, physical therapy has combined 

her desire to work in health care with a way 

to serve her military brethren. 

“You feel very fortunate coming back after 

Antoinette shields, an Army captain who led 

convoys and commanded search teams in Iraq, 

will earn her DPT in May 2013. 

seeing your [fellow soldiers] returning with 

severe injuries, or not making it back at all,” 

said Shields, who has two daughters aged 6 

and 4. “It makes you appreciate being safe 

at home, and you start looking for ways of 

giving back.” 

Tean’s Story 

At Masefield & Cavallaro Physical Therapy, a 

two-location practice in Brooklyn and Staten 

Island, Tean Chai, PTA, treats a largely orthopedic 

population, those recovering from surgery 

or sports injuries, and people living with 

degenerative conditions. 

Chai is a former staff sergeant in the U.S 

Army, having served two tours in Iraq with 

Fort Drum's 10th Mountain Division, a light 

infantry unit based in upstate New York that 

saw multiple deployments to Somalia, Saudi 

Arabia and Haiti in the 1990s before seeing 

extensive action in Iraq and Afghanistan in 

post-9/11 operations. 

During his second deployment to Iraq in 

2007, Chai was wounded by enemy fire and 

was awarded the Purple Heart, bestowed to 

military servicemembers who are wounded 

or killed in action. 

“I received richochet fire in my knee,” said 

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Chai, who was first exposed to physical 

therapy while serving on the front lines in 

Iraq and was instantly drawn to its capacity 

to repair bodies and lives. Upon returning to 

the United States in 2009, he enrolled in the 

PTA program at Kingsborough Community 

College and received his degree in 2011. 

Chai became an active member of the 

Wounded Warrior Project, which aides injured 

servicemembers as they transition into civilian 

life. He has also participated in a number 

of therapy programs for veterans. 

Now in the army reserves, Chai enjoys 

working as a PTA and is committed to the 

field of physical therapy, yet he has aspirations 

of returning to DPT school and is currently 

investigating prerequisite coursework 

and scouting out programs. This can be a challenge 

as some schools are hesitant to apply 

his already-completed coursework to their 

program, forcing him to start from scratch. 

After receiving his DPT degree, Chai hopes 

to rejoin the military on active status and 

rejoin his brothers and sisters in arms. Having 

seen the effects of combat and military service 

first-hand, Chai understands their ongoing 

needs and the value of physical rehabilitation 

in making their post-military lives as functional 

as can be. 

“Infantry soldiers are in the front line,” said 

Chai, who enjoys the self-motivation of military 

servicemembers, who will do whatever 

it takes to return to service. “Often they’ll just 

‘walk off’ their injuries or downplay them in 

order to stay with their unit. I want to get 

back out there [and help treat them]. I want 

to be back with the guys.” 

Ed’s Story 

Ed Zimmerman, DPT, OCS, is a veteran in the 

field of physical therapy now, but he didn’t 

embark on that career path until later in life. 

The Huntingdon Valley, PA native enlisted in 

the Navy out of high school in 1978 and went 

to work as a deep sea diver in the technical 

field of ships husbandry—responsible for the 

maintenance, upkeep and repairs of sea-bound 

military vessels. 

Dr. Zimmerman’s forte was the Sturgeon/ 

Los Angeles class of nuclear-powered fastattack 

submarines, the stealthy fleet of attack 

subs in use by the Navy from the 1960s 

through the mid-2000s that made up the bulk 

of the nation’s submarine force during the 

Cold War. 

But nine years of rigging work and electronic 


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componentry repair while submerged and 

wearing specialized breathing apparatus began 

to take its toll. 

“It’s arduous work,” said Dr. Zimmerman. 

“Each year I got older, the water got 

colder. I thought to myself, ‘I better go back 

to school.’” 

After meeting with a civilian counselor who 

introduced him to the “up and coming” field 

of physical therapy, Dr. Zimmerman started 

taking evening classes while still enlisted 

in the service, and began volunteering as a 

physical therapy aide. 

“I was drawn to it right away,” said Dr. 

Zimmerman of physical therapy work. “The 

idea of helping ‘someone’ rather than ‘something’ 

was very attractive. I can help people 

and grow old while doing it. I thought, this 

is what I want to do with my life.” 

After earning a physical therapy degree 

from Temple University in 1989, Dr. Zimmerman 

went to work in outpatient orthopedics 

and is now regional director of 

the Warminster office of Bucks Physical 

Therapy/Warminster, a five-location practice 

just north of Philadelphia. The married 

father of three earned his transitional DPT 

from Arcadia University in 2006 and credits 

his military background with instilling 

the determination to get through both dive 

school and PT school, and the rapport he 

enjoys with the ex-servicemembers he treats 

at his practice. 

“I love treating veterans,” said Dr. Zimmerman, 

adding that a recently closed naval air 

station in nearby Willow Grove was responsible 

for sending a steady flow of rehabbing 

sailors and soldiers to him for treatment. 

“There’s a part of me that still misses [being 

in the military], and the conversations I have 

with veterans keep me around it. It makes me 

feel like I’m still part of the team.” 

“It helps to have someone who’s been there,” 

said Michael Jones, a 35-year veteran of the 

Air Force who’s currently being treated at 

Bucks Physical Therapy for an arthritic condition 

after chemical exposure in Afghanistan 

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requiring valve replacement, and aneurysms 

that required speech therapy to learn to talk 

again. “You can relate to someone who’s 

lived the life.” 

Dr. Zimmerman’s oldest son is currently 

enrolled in the PT program at Drexel University 

in Philadelphia. 

Greg’s Story 

For Greg Jeblonski, DPT, enlisting in the 

Pennsylvania Army National Guard prior 

to 9/11 helped bridge two divergent career 

aspirations. 

“I was torn between a desire to serve in the 

military and to do something in the medical 

field, so the Guard helped me to do both,” 

said Dr. Jeblonski, who signed up as a combat 

engineer and solidified his aspirations of 

becoming a PT within a year of enlisting. 

Yet after just one year of physical therapy 

school at Arcadia University, Dr. Jeblonski 

was deployed to Iraq as a squad leader, 

where he spent the majority of his 13-month 

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locating roadside bombs and either relocating 

or blasting them in place. His secondary 

role was to conduct raids in which his team 

searched Iraqi houses for insurgents and 

weapons caches. 

“Seeing the horrors of war first hand can 

really change you,” Dr. Jeblonski told his 

Arcadia alumni magazine. “It’s nothing like 

what they show in the movies.” 

While his life as a DPT student was half a 

world away, Dr. Jeblonski always had his eye 

on an eventual career in the physical therapy 

field and didn’t want his newfound PT skills 

to fade. On his rare morning or afternoon 

off, he would volunteer at a small Battalion 

Aid Station, helping two physicians and one 

physician assistant with diagnosing minor 

musculoskeletal injuries and administering 

modalities. 

After returning from Iraq, Dr. Jeblonski 

completed his degree and gave the student 

commencement address to his original graduating 

physical therapy class in 2006 (though 

his official graduation was delayed until 2007 

to accommodate his year in active duty). He 

took a job in occupational medicine before joining 

the Center City Philadelphia location of 

Excel Physical Therapy, a 10-location practice 

in southeastern Pennsylvania, in June 2011. 

“One of the best skills honed in the military 

is time management, so juggling several cases 

at once and always thinking two steps ahead 

is something that always came easy to me,” 

said the married father of two (whose wife 

is also a physical therapist). “Further, one of 

the challenges the medical staff faces overseas 

is keeping troops with injuries battle-ready. 

People with minor injuries usually can’t take 

a day off, so you have to strategize or accelerate 

their rehab accordingly. There is quite a bit 

of overlap between treating in the military 

and seeing patients here, who have jobs and 

lives to get back to.” 

Heeding the Call 

The veterans who spoke with ADVANCE 

for this story share more than an interest in 

human health and function—they willingly 

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trade years of their lives, and in some cases 

their personal relationships and their own 

health, to serve a greater good. Their pride in 

defending their nation doesn’t end when they 

retire from service, as they bring that same 

sense of duty to representing the physical 

therapy profession back home. 

“There’s a saying in the Army, ‘I’ll see you 

downrange,’ meaning that the Army world 

is small enough that ‘our paths will eventually 

cross,’” said Dr. Jeblonski. “I’ve noticed 

the same thing with PT, that we all seem to 

encounter some of our past colleagues at one 

time or another.” 

And rather than seeking accolades, they 

prefer to deflect admiration and get on with 

the job at hand. 

“Once I saw what physical therapists can do 

[for military members], I was hooked,” Shields 

said. “Physical therapy is the perfect job for 

me. It lets you serve from the other side.” n 

Jonathan Bassett is on staff at ADVANCE and can 

be reached at jbassett@advanceweb.com 


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[NEuROLOGIC REHAB] 

Miracle Movers 

Bodyweight-support 

training and functional 

electrical stimulation are 

making new things possible 

after SCI and stroke 

By Candy Tefertiller, PT 

spinal cord injury, stroke and degenerative 

neurologic disease used to mean a 

sedentary and dependent lifestyle. But 

thanks to improved knowledge of taskspecific 

training and a broader reach of modernage 

technological interventions, clinicians and 

patients are redefining what’s possible. 

At the PEAK (Performance, Exercise, Attitude 

and Knowledge) Center at Craig Hospital, 

in Englewood, CO, we’re committed to 

helping individuals rise above the challenges 

brought upon by neurologic injury and disease. 

Our mission is to provide the most upto-date 

care by facilitating neuromuscular 

recovery, creating lifelong fitness and wellness 

plans to maintain optimal health, and 

empowering people to maximize their quality 

of life through knowledge and activity. 

Comprehensive Care Continuum 

At Craig Hospital, we understand that patients 

with spinal cord injury (SCI) and brain injury 


(BI) have lifelong injuries that 

require the support of an 

evolving and growing health 

care system. Our care continuum 

begins with an inpatient 

rehabilitation stay that gives 

patients and their families a 

strong foundation, followed 

by outpatient care in which 

patients continue working on 

goals to restore their independence 

and function. 

After our patients complete 

outpatient therapy, a 

search often begins to locate 

programs that allow them to 

continue working on restoration, 

fitness and wellness. 

The PEAK Center provides 

three levels of service to its 

members, catering to a wide 

variety of individual physical 

needs, economic situations 

and commitment levels. 

Wellness memberships. A 

fully adapted fitness center 

has knowledgeable staff on site to design and 

provide guidance for fitness programs that are 

specific to an individual’s abilities and goals. 

Fitness classes. Functional electrical stimulation 

(FES) cycling classes, upper-extremity 

ergometry cycling classes and modified yoga 

and Pilates classes keep patients active. 

Activity based training. One-on-one training 

uses cutting-edge technology by clinicians who 

specialize in neurologic injury and disease. 

Restoration of function rather than compensation 

for function has been in the spotlight of 

neurological rehabilitation literature over the 

last five to seven years. Evidence suggests that 

participation in intense practice and repetition 

of task-specific related activities at a higher 

dosage than traditional outpatient rehabilitation 

provides may facilitate continued 

recovery in some individuals with neurologic 

injuries, even years after their original insult. 

It remains unclear in the literature whether 

this documented recovery of function in 

individuals with chronic injuries is due to 

true neuroplasticity (the damaged nervous 

system rearranging its anatomical and functional 

connections, which result in improved 

motor output) or to simply strengthening the 

remaining system undamaged by the original 

injury, which allows it to more efficiently compensate 

for the impaired portion of the body. 

No matter the answer, it’s clear that some 

individuals with neurologic impairment are 

making gains in function much longer than 

historically reported norms. 

Technology in Rehab 

Recent advancements in neurological rehabilitation 

technology have expanded the ability 

of therapists and other health care professionals 

to provide intensive skill training for 

individuals with significant impairment and 

very limited mobility in a safe environment. 

The overall goal of deploying these types of 

technologies is to aid individuals in recovering 

the ability to use their trunk and limbs 

to stand and walk as they did prior to their 

injury, along with promoting lifelong health 

and wellness. 

Our center uses advanced interventions to 

assist clients with achieving their individual 

goals, including the following components. 

Robotic locomotor training. Robotic locomotor 

training consists of a driven gait orthosis 

combined with a body weight support 

system to facilitate a walking pattern, even in 

individuals who are unable to independently 

move their lower extremities. This provides 

intensive repetition of a walking pattern in 

which the patient is encouraged to engage 

in the task to promote retraining the nervous 

system to improve locomotor function. 

Robotic technologies are becoming more 

prevalent for treating individuals with 

neurologic disabilities in clinical settings. A 

recent study reviewed more than 30 articles 

and determined that locomotor training with 

robotic assistance is beneficial for improving 

walking function in individuals following a 

stroke and SCI. 1 Some technologies are also 

equipped with augmented feedback to provide 

an encouraging environment coupled 

with task-intrinsic feedback related to the task. 

Augmented feedback has been the focus of a 

large body of research and is thought to have 

a significant influence on motor learning and 

performance improvement, making it a valuable 

addition to locomotor training. 

Functional electrical stimulation. Many 

authors have reported significant health and 

wellness benefits when usimg FES technology 

that are both physiological and psychological. 

2 Upper- and lower-extremity cycling 

is augmented with electrical stimulation to the 

appropriate muscle groups required to produce 

the torque that turns the ergometers. 

The FES-driven workload can be 

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Craig’s focused expertise and in-depth programs, extraordinary 

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culture of healing and a remarkable integration of medicine, 

education, recreation, and life. 

As a premier leader in the field of rehabilitation for more than five decades, Craig Hospital serves patients from all 50 states and 

several other countries. Craig is federally designated as a NIDRR Model Systems Center for SCI and TBI, and is the TBI National 

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supplemented by an internal motor for weak 

or deconditioned individuals. We also employ 

elliptical training in combination with 10 

channels of electrical stimulation and a BWS 

harness for upright standing and stepping 

training. This combines the benefits of upright 

stepping with those of stimulating muscles 

that are weak or not able to contract independently. 

Over-ground walking training with 

the addition of FES can improve locomotion 

in patients with motor incomplete neurologic 

injuries and disease. These systems activate 

the nerves of the lower leg that control the 

muscles that lift the foot when walking. 

Positive results have been demonstrated 

in a variety of outcomes measures of walking, 

including speed, functional mobility and independence, 

spatio-temporal parameters, and the 

physiological cost of walking when utilizing 

FES for over-ground walking. 3,4 Studies have 

also shown that combining FES and locomotor 

training with and without BWS may be more 

beneficial than locomotor training alone. 5 There 

are commercially available technologies that 

Introducing the only 

wrist brace that allows 

for safe lateral movement. 

Lightweight padding/ 

non-metal construction 

Contoured dorsal design 

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allow the addition of thigh control and activation 

along with the foot drop system. 

Whole-body vibration. Vibration training 

is a mechanical stimulus to increase motor 

unit recruitment in the extremity that’s contacting 

the vibrating platform. Early evidence 

has demonstrated the benefits of using this 

modality to improve cadence and to decrease 

quadriceps spasticity in patients with SCI. 6,7 

Machines as Augmentative Therapy 

Modern technology is opening new avenues 

to help patients achieve their restoration goals 

and create a lifelong plan for health and wellness. 

However, these technologies alone, without 

appropriate clinical decision making and 

input, will not provide the best outcomes for 

people with neurologic impairments. 

These modalities simply provide health 

care providers tools that allow early mobilization 

of people with very limited abilities. 

They allow clinicians to focus on strengthening 

and neuromuscular re-education in a safe 

environment in both early and last stages of 

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the recovery process in the hopes of providing 

a greater degree of improvement and recovery 

of function. 

These tools are integrated into a client’s 

individualized plan of care by highly trained 

staff based on the most recent evidence-based 

practice and clinical experience, and are 

dependent on a client’s goals. 

Rehabilitation medicine must continue 

researching activity-based algorithms to 

discern which interventions, at what dosage, 

combination and intensity, should be applied 

during what phases of recovery to facilitate 

the best long-term outcomes. 

We are committed and excited to be a part 

of the community that’s providing these 

opportunities for individuals with neurologic 

disabilities. n 

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web.com/pt. 

Candy Tefertiller is director of physical therapy at 

Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO. 

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Addressing Anomalies 

By “grounding” on the reformer, you can help patients 

make substantial improvements to their alignment and 

movement patterns By Natalie Imrisek, MsPT, CsCs 

ment can sometimes be overwhelming 

for both novice and experienced 

physical therapists. Even with our 

knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, movement 

and injuries, it can be hard to know where to 

start. The best place to begin is from a global 

rather than a local perspective; alignment 

anomalies translate into a bigger picture of how 

people move and feel in their bodies. 

We know that correct alignment helps the 

forces generated with sitting, standing or 

walking to be spread efficiently through the 

joints. Physical therapists assess the fault in 

alignment that may lead to the stress build 

up in the body. 

Pilates is one of the many tools available 

for this. Its popularity grew as a result of its 

effectiveness in strengthening and balancing 

muscles, unloading injured joints and improving 

patient awareness. However, it is also useful 

in the assessment of posture, alignment and 

movement patterns. It may even be easier to 

assess, especially if a patient is in pain. 

Designed to provide spring-loaded tension, 

the Reformer is similar to gravity in the way 

it affects our bodies. And since it’s a closed 

kylE kIElINSkI Assessing patients’ posture or align- 

environment, it can work to guide your assessment 

and in development of a program. 

From the Foot Up 

A useful approach when assessing movement 

patterns is to focus on footwork on 

the Reformer. It’s beneficial to see how a 

patient organizes movement as they perform 

each repetition. 

Peggy Wallin-Hart, owner and director of 

Finetune Pilates Studio in Brooklyn, NY, found 

Pilates after suffering injuries that put her 

dance career on hold. Passionate about getting 

her clients to feel a movement experience, she is 

often heard telling them, “Stand on your feet.” 

It sounds basic, but the shifts this cue produces 

can be dramatic. 

Begin by observing your patients perform 

footwork, and then cue them to put weight 

evenly through their feet. Draw attention to 

where the weight is being placed, such as lateral 

or medial part of the foot; more weight 

on the right or left side. See if the patient can 

reorganize the movement based on these subtle 

cues, and how it allows muscles to turn on 

along the kinematic chain. Changing alignment 

through the feet affects muscle function in the 

[PIlATES] 

hips, core and/or spine and can even correct 

alignment and posture anomalies in one step, 

saving you from verbally directing each local 

alignment problem. 

10 Tips for 10 Toes 

Here are some steps to keep in mind when 

assessing a patient’s movement during footwork 

on the Reformer: 

Keep it simple. You have learned a lot of 

valuable information that is beneficial to you as 

a practitioner; use your skills to share essential 

information without overwhelming patients. 

Notice the patient’s posture on the Reformer, 

and combine verbal and kinesthetic cues to 

help correct imbalances. For example, rather 

than saying, “Drop your right hip, keep the 

pelvis neutral, draw in your abdominals and 

put weight evenly through your feet,” it makes 

more sense to put your hands on the patient’s 

body to guide it into proper alignment. Don’t 

force, as it is likely that injuries, muscle imbalances 

or tight muscles are preventing proper 

alignment. By guiding gently, with patience, 

you will see changes from session to session. 

Get the patients moving. Have a patient 

perform 10 repetitions of footwork: in parallel, 

on heels, arches, balls of the feet, Pilates V 

and turnout. Observe the various positions 

and how it affects the patient’s alignment or 

movement strategy. For example, a patient with 

muscular or joint restrictions may demonstrate 

more difficulty working in parallel vs. a turned 

out position. Or strategies may change when 

on the heel vs. ball of the foot. These movement 

patterns translate into how a person sits, stands, 

walks or perform any other movements. 

During footwork, look for movement patterns 

and the ripple effects throughout the body. 

Associate movement patterns. Pay attention to 

what’s occurring with the feet, knees, pelvis 

and back as the patient pushes the carriage in 

and out. Think in terms of movement strategy. 

For example, one common strategy is to tuck 

the pelvis (rather than keeping it neutral and 

using the core) to push off the Reformer bar. 

Cue the patient to think of the Reformer 

springs as gravity, advised Wallin-Hart. By 

“standing on the feet,” the patient must work 

to return the carriage, as opposed to letting the 

springs pull him back. 

Pay attention to movement pattern changes 

as the patient becomes grounded in the feet. 

Do you see changes to the pelvis position or 

to foot-knee-hip alignment? 

Observe how breathing affects movement 


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[PIlATES] 

patterns. Breathing is often overlooked in treatments 

and Pilates, but it’s an important tool for 

improving the efficiency of movement. 

Go into a session with a theme, such as pelvic 

alignment or feeling the lower abs (or hamstrings, 

pelvic floor or adductors), then choose 

exercises that are specific to finding neutral 

spine. Avoid the urge to overcue. Engaging 

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the right muscles will come more easily when 

the patients can feel the difference in their own 

bodies rather than being dependent on cues. 

Ask the patient what he feels. Having awareness 

of a feeling (i.e., hip movement or how 

muscles are turned on and off) can be more 

powerful than being provided with information. 

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and translate this into functional activities, such 

as posture or gait. A great way is to finish a session 

using footwork with your movement strategy 

in mind and follow up with the patient’s 

posture, or gait and balance work. 

Common Misalignments 

Each patient is an individual and, depending 

on many factors, will find interesting ways to 

move. Here are a few common patterns: 

Forward head posture and rounded shoulders. 

Common weaknesses will be in shoulder 

stabilizers and anterior neck muscles. Patients 

may hike their shoulders, tense the neck and 

flatten the back into the carriage to move. 

Anterior pelvic tilt with increased lumbar 

lordosis. Common weaknesses will be 

in abdominals, core musculature and gluteus 

muscles. Patients may arch the back and overuse 

the hip flexors or quadrates lumborum. 

Lower-extremity malalignment. The femurs 

are internally rotated with externally rotated 

tibias and pronated feet. This pattern causes 

stress in the foot, ankle, knee, hip or back. 

Ankle pronation. This shows where the 

medial part of the ankle collapses causing the 

person to put excessive pressure on the medial 

knee and lateral foot. 

Ankle supination. The medial foot is tight 

so weight is carried on the lateral part. This is 

usually accompanied by high arches. 

Keep in mind these are general alignment 

problems. Take notice of small things 

your patients do, such as how they lie on the 

Reformer. Are they centered? Is one hip higher? 

Do they tilt their head to one side? These alignment 

issues may have led to injuries. 

One of the many powerful things you can 

offer as a physical therapist is your ability to 

help a person move efficiently through a movement 

experience. Footwork on the Reformer 

is a valuable tool in assessing alignment and 

posture, as well as a powerful way to educate 

patients about body awareness. n 

Natalie Imrisek graduated from Columbia University 

with a master’s degree in science of physical therapy. 

She specializes in working with dancers and performers. 

In 2009, she obtained a Pilates certification 

through Balanced Body University. She is a freelance 

outpatient physical therapist in Hollywood, CA. 

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[uPPER-ExTREMITy REHAB] 

be lower repetition and higher weight as well as higher repetition and 

lower weight. 

For the scapular stabilizers, endurance exercises are emphasized due 

to the demands placed on the scapular muscles from repetitive throwing. 

The athlete can progress from more isolation exercises in prone, supine 

and side lying to standing positions where the shoulder is in the 90/90 

position to more accurately replicate throwing. 

Finally, the physical therapist should include neuromuscular stabilization 

training to help promote stability and kinesthetic awareness 

of the shoulder during functional activities. Rhythmic stabilization 

exercises in multiple positions as well as proprioceptive neuromuscular 

facilitation (PNF) techniques are excellent options to add to 

the treatment plan. 

The overhead throwing athlete has a complex interaction of factors 

that can lead to injuries in the upper extremity. A thorough examination 

that could include categorizing a patient with “SICK” scapula can help 

direct treatment more accurately and facilitate a speedier recovery for 

the athlete. n 

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Daniel Lorenz is director of physical therapy at Specialists in Sports and Orthopedic 

Rehabilitation, Overland Park, KS, and an adjunct faculty member at 

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Cut the Claims 

Physical therapists can help companies maximize business 

profits by reducing workers’ compensation claims, cost 

and lost work days By gerry Catapang, PT, DPT, Mgs 

Workers’ compensation claims 

secondary to spine and extremity 

injuries, coupled with lost 

production and related costs, 

burden our economy to the tune of about $80 

billion a year. Workers’ comp insurance companies 

state that musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) 

represent 55 percent of claims and 65 percent 

of costs. Employers can pay out $1 million per 

year per 500 workers for the costs associated 

with MSDs. 

Let’s explore the challenges and the possible 

solutions to assist employers in maximizing 

business profits while lowering workers’ comp 

claims and costs. 

Detecting the Cause 

It is always challenging for health care providers, 

case managers and company safety officers 

to know exactly when and how a workrelated 

injury happened. The number one factor 

that determines the cost of a workers’ comp 

claim is often not the severity of the injury or the 

cost of medical management. The top issue that 

determines the cost of a claim is the “attitude” 

of the injured worker’s supervisor to whom 

the employee reports the problem. 

Therefore, the most important cost-determining 

factor is the supervisor’s response to the 

initial complaint of pain. How the supervisor 

reacts when the injured worker claims the accident 

occurred at work determines whether the 

employee will commit to getting better or will 

have to deal with conflict over the claim. 

The Politics of Work Injury 

Production supervisors often assume that MSD 

claims are faked. Because of these assumptions, 

employees delay reporting pain and injury for 

fear of intimidation and/or harassment. This 

results in an increase in treatment cost. 

Top management often takes an aggressive 

stance against claims, denying most, and refusing 

a worker’s return to work until the worker 

is 100-percent recovered. Workers themselves 

often do not believe the claims of their coworkers. 

This creates tension throughout the 

entire workplace, resulting in claims and slow 

injury recovery. 


Companies and their supervisors may 

restrict workers’ access to treatment services 

in order to prevent a problem from becoming 

a formal workers’ comp claim. This claim 

may be then pushed onto the health insurance 

policy. This is not legal. A company may allow 

treatment but pay the medical provider off the 

books without documenting the injury. This is 

also false record-keeping under OSHA. 

Treatment and Management Keys 

To acquire the best treatment results, it is 

important to quantify the cause of the pain. Is 

the cause purely mechanical in origin? Is it a 

medical condition manifesting as physical pain? 

Is the cause of pain related to a mental condition? 

Is it a combination of all three? 

1. Use the ideal medical providers to examine 

and treat your injured workers. Not all medical 

providers catering to the needs of injured 

workers are the same. Not all physical therapists 

specialize in orthopedic physical therapy and/ 

or industrial rehabilitation. This is important: 

If your business is located in an HMO health 

care environment, physicians don’t have to send 

your injured worker to their hospital for treatment. 

It’s your company’s choice. You decide. 

2. Organize the workers’ comp team--and 

be involved. The team includes physicians, 

physical therapists, nurse case managers, company 

safety officers, supervisors/department 

heads and the injured worker. Physicians are 

responsible for evaluating and treating diseases. 

Orthopedic manual physical therapists 

are responsible for evaluating sand treating 

the physical dysfunctions related to the 

[INDuSTRIAl REHAB] 

spine and extremities causing pain. Case managers, 

supervisors and department heads assist 

injured workers to return to work by helping 

them find the medical and physical treatments 

they require. Psychiatrists and psychologists 

also play a role in pain management. 

3. Separate the workers who need medical 

services and those who are just taking advantage 

of the system. Orthopedic manual PTs play 

an important role in the evaluation of possible 

movement restrictions in the spine and extremities 

that can result in neck, back and extremity 

pain. Physical injuries would cause mobility 

restrictions in the soft tissues, muscles and 

joints. These movement limitations will cause 

the surrounding structures to compensate and 

cause pain. 

Once these movement restrictions are examined, 

identified and addressed, there is nothing 

to pull or compensate. Therefore, pain should 

be decreased or eliminated. Should the cause of 

injury be purely physical, patients should start 

feeling better after a few orthopedic physical 

therapy treatments. If the pain is the same or 

worse after three to four treatments, then it’s 

time to reassess. 

Physicians may need to further examine the 

patient for possible medical abnormalities and/ 

or for more diagnostic procedures that might 

need to be performed. Should medical findings 

be normal and/or movement restrictions in the 

spine or extremity are back to normal, then the 

possibility of the patient’s emotional reaction 

to pain can be considered. 

Use of the McGill Pain Questionnaire during 

the initial assessment is always beneficial. Test 

results can reveal a patient’s emotional reaction 

to pain (possible faking) in relation to recovery. 

This can also be useful to physicians in deciding 

whether to refer the injured worker to a psychiatrist 

and/or to a pain management program. 

The Biggest Management Mistake 

Supervisors’ good knowledge and background 

of MSD can totally change the atmosphere of 

the workplace. This can be achieved through 

neck-arm and back MSD school programs as 

well as supervisor training in managing the 

injured worker. 

Once the education and training have been 

accomplished, the supervisors and management 

team (with perhaps few exceptions) 

not only have a better understanding of the 

problem and how to deal with it, but they 

will also have a more constructive attitude 

toward the claims and issues. Therefore, when 

kylE kIElINSkI

the production supervisor understands that 

today’s jobs can create abnormal fatigue and 

wear damage to working tissues, a change in 

perspective can be expected. 

Overcoming the Politics of Work Injury 

Supervisors’ assumptions that MSD injuries 

are usually faked can be solved by supervisory 

training, usually during neck-arm or 

back school by a workers’ comp claims prevention 

specialist; they will then realize the 

ill effects of these suspicions. It is a fact that 

90 percent of claims are legitimate, but this 

becomes complicated because of the conflicts 

caused by wrong assumptions. 

Furthermore, when employees receive 

proper education on MSD, and when they 

understand that avoiding injuries is a personal 

responsibility, then reduction of claims 

can be expected. Top management realization 

that injured workers don’t have to return to 

work until they are 100-percent recovered 

has a big effect on both company profits and 

morale. Educating non-injured workers during 

ergonomics team training will show them that 

most claims are legitimate. 

Employers’ understanding of the importance 

of a restricted duty program is important in 

reducing workers’ comp costs. Wrong assumptions 

and mentalities in the work place have to 

be corrected before restricted duty can proceed. 

Furthermore, specific policies and procedures 

must be written and the program must be precisely 

supervised. Companies need to realize 

the consequences of not providing appropriate 

medical care and how the employees’ morale 

can be affected by this. They may need to know 

that 90 percent of OSHA inspections are generated 

by a call from an angry worker. Companies 

should not set a goal of “no reported 

injuries;” rather, they should use “no lost time” 

as a goal. 

Useful Tools 

Physical therapists can help companies maximize 

business profit by reducing workers’ compensation 

claims, cost and lost work days by 

using rehab programs that can help workers 

[INDuSTRIAl REHAB] 

prevent injuries. These programs include: (1) 

MSD risk analysis; (2) back and neck-arm MSD 

school; (3) supervisor/management/employee 

training; (4) on-site problem-solving consulting; 

(5) on-site pain intervention services (PT 

and first aid services); (6) new hire training 

and spine/extremity screening; (7) stretching 

programs; (8) restrictive duty program development; 

(9) work conditioning and functional 

capacity evaluations (10) on-site physical therapy 

clinics; (11) preferred PT provider agreements, 

and (12) an OSHA 300 Log Analysis. 

MSD is a complex and expensive problem. 

The job of the workers’ comp claims prevention 

specialist is to improve the effectiveness 

of the management team in dealing with MSD 

claims and costs—and to make employees 

experts on the working body. n 

Gerry Catapang is president and owner of US Workers’ 

Compensation Claims Prevention Specialists, a 

subsidiary of Physical Therapy Care, Manual PT, and 

Industrial Rehab Center, PC, in Springfield, MO. He 

can be reached at gerrycatapang@sbcglobal.net. 

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[wHEELCHAIR/SEATING] 

wheel Master 

Physical therapist runs an 

individualized wheelchair/ 

seating program 

By rebecca Mayer 

A 

growing number of people are 

spending their days in wheelchairs 

that either do not fit properly or do 

not allow for an appropriate level 

of independence. This may be the result of 

being fitted in a chair with limited controls 

or an ill-fitted frame or one that is too heavy 

to maneuver. 

Being dependent on a wheelchair, either 

power or manual, can hinder an individual’s 

level of mobility and independence. 

“Selecting the proper wheelchair is important 

as it determines the patient’s ease of movement 

and level of freedom in all aspects of daily life,” 

explained Brian A. Mulligan, MPT, wheelchair 

clinic coordinator at St. Lawrence Rehabilitation 

Center (SLRC) in Lawrenceville, NJ. 

As part of the Wheelchair and Seating Clinic’s 

individualized program, Mulligan assesses 

each patient’s strength, range of motion, functional 

mobility, coordination, sensation and 

posture as they relate to wheeled mobility. 

Then he is able to identify a seating system 

that best positions and supports the person 

for comfort and function. 

“My work is rewarding because I’m in a 

position to give patients mobility back,” Mulligan 

explained. 

Take a Seat 

St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center’s wheelchair 

clinic team includes a physician, physical 


therapist and wheelchair vendor representative 

to help patients choose a wheelchair by 

thoroughly evaluating their individual medical 

conditions and lifestyles. 

Mulligan has been running the clinic for 

nearly 10 years. He completes wheelchair 

evaluations and assessments for individuals 

from SLRC’s inpatient and outpatient units. 

Mulligan completes all patient evaluations 

with a vendor present. “I’ve witnessed a rotation 

of vendors over the years for a variety of 

reasons,” Mulligan relayed. “Currently, I primarily 

work with vendors that have proven 

to be reliable.” 

SLRC is a 166-bed, not-for-profit physical 

rehabilitation hospital that employs four fulltime 

physiatrists and houses a 23,000 squarefoot, 

state-of-the-art Outpatient Health Center. 

When Mulligan evaluates an individual on 

the inpatient unit, he works directly with the 

patient’s physician and physical therapist. 

Mulligan performs outpatient evaluations 

for patients who are referred from various 

physicians. He submits all paperwork to the 

corresponding physician once the evaluation 

has been completed. 

On the outpatient side, he consults with 

the PT of current SLRC patients or performs 

a comprehensive evaluation if the patient is 

currently under care elsewhere. “Most patients 

come into the clinic for a fitting, some need 

revisions to a chair they acquired years ago 

and others need something new because their 

needs have changed or have never had a chair,” 

Mulligan explained. 

Mulligan fields all phone calls to the clinic 

and personally schedules each appointment 

with his patients. “While I have them on the 

when customizing a wheelchair to best 

fit a patient’s needs, a trained clinician 

will consider the following: 

• Power or manual mobility needs 

• Frame design and weight 

• Construction, durability, adjustability 

• Seat cushion and back support for skin 

integrity and postural needs 

• Environments and terrains encountered 

during use 

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Wheelchair and Seating clinic 

phone, I gather background information so I 

am prepared when they arrive for their appointments,” 

he shared. 

The clinic has sample chairs, cushions and 

backs to use during the evaluation and Mulligan 

ensures that patients try various products. 

“I try to give them as many options as possible 

so they can pick what they want/need,” he 

explained. “I often take patients outside in their 

chairs to make sure they meet their needs when 

navigating curbs and parking lots.” 

Additionally, Mulligan gathers the patient’s 

history of ability to propel or maneuver a power 

chair. The patient’s home and work environments 

and recreational and social activities will 

be considered in selecting a wheelchair. 

When the clinic does not have the right type 

of chair on hand, Mulligan will find a sample 

and ask the patient to come back at a later date. 

“There are plenty of occasions when the patient 

comes back for a second visit before making a 

final decision,” he said. 

According to Mulligan, patients often visit the 

clinic with definite ideas of what they want and/ 

or need in a chair but they often don’t identify 

their own needs properly. A patient may simply 

need power tilt, for example, but Mulligan will 

show him extra features that would make him 

more independent at home. 

Power chairs have many useful features 

including power elevating seats, power legs 

and power recline. Manual chairs can be 

outfitted with power assist features such as 

power wheels. 

Mulligan first decides which frame is best for 

the patient. Once the frame has been selected, 

he determines whether the patient requires a 

simple back with cushion or a cushion intended 

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From start to finish, the wait for a chair is 

often two to three months, stated Mulligan. 

The professional team obtains a prescription 

and all necessary paperwork. Mulligan writes 

a letter of medical necessity for the wheelchair 

to justify reimbursement through the patient’s 

insurance company, provided all qualifications 

are met. The vendor sends the letter with their 

own forms to the physicians for approval. 

“Once we get approval for the chair, we fit the 

patient in the chair and do final adjustments 

before releasing them,” Mulligan said. “After a 

month, they may come back with adjustments 

that suit their needs better.” 

The Funding Piece 

A physician’s order for the purchase of equipment 

is necessary when funding is being 

sought from a third party payor such as an 

insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid. 

Although a medical supplier or vendor can 

be directly contacted for a home visit, Mulligan 

does not advise this route. He stresses the 

importance of being evaluated by a physical 


or occupational therapist. Medical suppliers 

and vendors are not able to accurately assess 

the person’s body contours and angles to 

determine the best type of seating system. 

Mulligan recently assisted a woman with 

an older diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Her 

condition was getting progressively worse and 

she was relying on a basic power wheelchair 

prescribed many years before visiting SLRC. 

“When I first met with the patient, she was 

in desperate need not only for a new wheelchair 

but one that would now provide appropriate 

power seating features,” Mulligan 

shared. “I recommended a brand new power 

wheelchair with power tilt in space, power 

recline and power elevating leg rests.” 

These features were imperative and medically 

necessary for her as her condition had 

worsened. “After several months of awaiting 

approval, her insurance company denied the 

new wheelchair and all of the features we had 

recommended,” Mulligan relayed. 

After a first appeal, she was denied again. 

“We took her case to a second appeal which 

included a phone hearing with a judge who 

listened to my arguments for the chair and the 

insurance company’s argument against the 

chair,” Mulligan said. In the end, the denial was 

overturned and the patient recently received 

her much-needed new power wheelchair. 

“In this scenario, the hard work and effort 

that went into prescribing and following 

up with a wheelchair prescription paid 

off immensely,” stated Mulligan. “I got to 

see the patient receive what she needs and 

deserves.” 

SLRC’s 40-plus years of experience helps to 

make the experience as trouble-free as possible 

for everyone involved. 

“The long waiting period to obtain a chair for 

a patient is often due to an approval delay from 

the insurance company,” Mulligan shared. “It’s 

frustrating as a provider because my patients 

often needed and wanted the chair yesterday.” 

The process can be delayed by many other 

factors, too. The physician may not sign the 

paperwork promptly or a specific part may 

wheelchair continued on page 28

Response Time 

Using a SCENAR device 

in a contemporary PT 

practice By shmuel Tatz, PT, PhD 

Aphysician, an orthopedic surgeon 

and a physical therapist all fell into 

a Rip Van Winkle sleep that lasted 

20 years. The physician woke to 

find everything changed when he began seeing 

patients again. The medications he wished 

to prescribe no longer existed or were pulled 

from the market by the FDA. For the surgeon, 

the operating room had been transformed; 

the instruments he had once used were now 

in a museum. 

But for the physical therapist, nothing 

much had changed. He found he could use 

the same techniques for mobilization and the 

same modalities such as ultrasound or electrical 

stimulation. In addition, the physical 

therapist found that he had lost his massage 

patients to massage therapists, stretching 

techniques to athletic trainers, manipulation 

techniques to chiropractors and hand therapy 

to hand therapists. 

Indeed, the contemporary practice of 

physical therapy has had little in the way of 

modalities added to the techniques of handson 

manipulation. Physical therapists are 

not always aware of new products that can 

enhance our ability to help patients. 

Gaining Approval 

I discovered the laser in the 1980s. One of my 

patients told me of a good experience she had 

had with another physical therapist who used 

the laser in his practice. It took another 20 years 

for the FDA to approve its use. In the 1990s 

another patient told me about a scanner that 

another therapist had used in his work with 

her which was of great benefit. It took another 

20 years for the FDA to approve the scanner. 

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There are many articles written about the scanner 

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not be available. 

“Patients who have been in a lot of chairs tend 

to know the process takes a long while,” Mulligan 

explained. “But some of my new patients 

think they will go home with a chair the day of 

the evaluation.” 

Individual Needs 

“My goal is to provide my patients with independence 

first and mobility second,” Mulligan 

explained. 

With patients in manual chairs, Mulligan 

aims to get the frame light enough so they may 

propel the chair easily and support their body 

appropriately. 

The mobility piece is typically gone if the 

patient cannot cognitively or physically power 

a chair or cannot hold his positioning, according 

to Mulligan. 

Mulligan has observed changes in the industry 

in the last decade including vendors going 

out of business and ever-changing stipulations 

with Medicare. 

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therapy,” Mulligan explained. “It can be frustrating 

so fewer and fewer clinics are providing 

the service. Our clinic is the only option within 

an hour radius.” 

Some patients obtain a prescription from a 

physician and for convenience and cost reasons, 

may simply go to a local scooter store. “Then 

they come to me because they were not fitted 

correctly in the first place,” Mulligan shared. 

“But many times they are out of luck because 

insurance has already paid for a chair, and 

therefore, will not pay again.” 

Mulligan tries to make sure that patients 

know to go to a seating clinic to be evaluated 

properly by a physical therapist. “Patients 

need to be told to see a PT at the beginning of 

the process,” he explained. 

“There is a lot of give and take on these cases,” 

Mulligan shared. “But I’m always hoping for 

the same end result for my patients: more independence 

and mobility.” n 

Rebecca Mayer is senior regional editor of 

ADVANCE and can be reached at rmayer@ 

advanceweb.com

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Yoga for the Special Child®, LLC 

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This comprehensive program of Yoga techniques is designed 

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SEPT. 16, 2012 CHICAGO, IL 

Advanced Billing, Coding, 

Collections and Audit-Proofing 

There are more requests for refund, denials, audits, and 

reimbursement issues than ever before in the history of our 

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Intensive Orthopedics 

Speaker: Sandy Shelton, PT, GTC. Take home innovative 

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Put Some Muscle 

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OCT. 19-20, 2012 RALEIGH, NC 

Dr. Carole B. Lewis Presents: 

Clinical Geriatric Neurology 

Carole B. Lewis, PT, DPT, GCS, MSG, MPA, Ph. D. FAPTA 

presents Geriatric Neurology. This entertaining 20 contact 

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JULY 21-22, 2012 OMAHA, NE 

AUG. 4-5, 2012 RICHMOND, VA 

OCT. 5-6, 2012 CROMWELL, CT 

Rehab of Persons with 

Common Medical Pathologies 

Speaker: Steven Tepper PhD, PT. This entertaining 20 contact 

hour lecture provides take home information on rehabilitation 

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Taking Balance 

To the Limits 

Speaker Janene Barber PT, GTC has taught and treated 

extensively in this area with astounding results. This 20 

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September 7-8, 2012 (Upper) 

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July 14-15, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

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July 14-15, 2012 – Lakeland, FL 

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October 27-28, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

PT-03: Comprehensive Manual Therapy 

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July 21-22, 2012 – San Pedro, CA 

July 28-29, 2012 – Fort Worth, TX 

August 18-19, 2012 – Lakeland, FL 

September 8-9, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

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December 1-2, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

JULY 21-22, 2012 JEFFERSON CITY, MO 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 SYRACUSE, NY 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 LINCOLN, NE 

Acute Care 

Rehabilitation 

Speaker: Mark Nelson, MPT. This dynamic 20 contact hour 

seminar provides the latest information on cardiac, pulmonary 

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JULY 21-22, 2012 KISSIMMEE, FL 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 TOLEDO, OH 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 LOS ANGELES, CA 

Comprehensive 

Rehabilitation Strategies 

Speaker: Doug Dillon, PT, GTC, CSST Rehabilitation for our 

geriatric population is changing rapidly. Payment changes 

make it more challenging to deliver quality care for the 

rehabilitatively and medically complex older patient. This 20 

contact hour seminar, with its 350 page handout and 5000 

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August 4-5, 2012 – Chicago, IL 

September 22-23, 2012 – San Pedro, CA 

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Approach for Hip, Knee, Foot 

August 25-26, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

September 29-30, 2012 – Lakeland, FL 

October 13-14, 2012 – San Antonio, TX 

October 20-21, 2012 – Chicago, IL 

October 27-28, 2012 – Miami, FL 

November 3-4, 2012-Astoria, NY 

PT-MCMT: Mastery Certification in 

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September 22-23, 2012 – Warwick , RI 

December 1-2, 2012 – Miami, FL 

December 8-9, 2012 – Chicago,IL 

January 12-13, 2013 – Lakeland, FL 

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January 19-20, 2013 – Astoria, NY 

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JULY 21-22, 2012 FORT WORTH, TX 

DEC. 1-2, 2012 FREEHOLD, NJ 

Rehabilitation for 

The Frail Elderly 

Speaker: Robert Thomas, MS, PT. Learn the latest information 

on 30 assessment tools and treatment protocols for working 

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institutionalization, medical and cognitive pathologies that 

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JULY 28-29, 2012 DALLAS, TX 

AUG. 11-12, 2012 SAN ANTONIO, TX 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 CHARLOTTE, NC 

Assessment & Treatment 

Age-Related Balance Impairment 

This intensive two-day course is designed to provide evidence-based 

fall prevention strategies for reducing the 

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treatments for inpatients as well as community-based falls 

prevention programs. Through interesting lecture and handson 

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clinical setting the very next day. Over 80% of attendants 

rated this course Excellent, all others rated it Good. Cost: Only 

$350 for 16 hours. Contact: JVB Enterprises, Inc., 888-328- 

6755; or www.teachtx.com for other courses offered in your 

area or for more information. 

JULY 28-29, 2012 LOUISVILLE, KY 

SEPT. 29-30, 2012 GREEN BAY, WI 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 NASHVILLE, TN 

Cancer Rehabilitation 

Speaker: Nicole Stout, MPT, CLT-LANA. Current evidencebased 

rehabilitation interventions for individuals undergoing 

treatment for cancer, survivorship from cancer, or facing 

metastatic disease will be highlighted in this 20 contact hour 

course. Exercise prescription, contradictions and precautions 

with exercise & modalities. A unique, problem based format, 

with group interaction, utilizing case studies for client evaluation 

and development of plan of care. Contact: 877-794- 

7328 (toll-free); or www.greatseminarsandbooks.com 

JULY 28-31, 2012 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 

AUG. 25-28, 2012 CHATTANOOGA, TN 

SEPT. 29-OCT. 2, 2012 BATON ROUGE, LA 

Lymphedema 

Management Seminar 

The Academy of Lymphatic Studies has pioneered lymphedema 

management in the U.S. since 1994. This course 

serves as an introduction to the management of upper and 

lower extremity lymphedema (primary and secondary) and 

is focused on increasing the understanding of proper lymphedema 

management and the application of the techniques 

known as Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder/Foeldi technique) 

and Complete Decongestive Therapy for lymphedema and 

other conditions. The 31 hour program is taught in only 1 1/2 

working days; the course length is 3 1/2 days in total. The 

program covers the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology 

of the lymphatic system and the introduction in the 

current treatment techniques for upper and lower extremity 

lymphedema. The textbook “Lymphedema Management” 

authored by the Academy’s director was published in 2004 

by Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers, NY, and is 

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35 Hours, 3.5 CEUs (No Prerequisite) 

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Denver, CO ................. Yack ...................... Jul 25 - 29 

San Diego, CA ............. Smith ....................Aug 15 - 19 

Birmingham, AL ........... Irwin......................Aug 22 - 26 

Las Vegas, NV ............ Yack .....................Sep 12 - 16 

Columbus, OH ............. Furto .....................Sep 12 - 16 

Boston, MA .................. Yack .....................Sep 26 - 30 

St. Augustine, FL ......... Viti ........................ Oct 24 - 28 

Baltimore, MD .............. Smith .......................Nov 8- 12 

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21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite S1) 

$595 

New York City, NY ....... Yack .................. Aug 10 - 12 

St. Louis, MO ................ Irwin .................. Aug 10 - 12 

St. Augustine, FL .......... Viti ..................... Sep 14 - 16 

Washington, DC ........... Irwin .................. Sep 21 - 23 

Cincinnati, OH .............. Irwin ....................... Oct 5 - 7 

Atlanta, GA ................... Irwin ...................... Nov 2 - 4 

Chicago, IL ................... Yack .................. Nov 16 - 18 

S3 - Advanced Evaluation & 

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Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine 

27 Hours, 2.7 CEUs (Prerequisite S1) 

$795 

Little Rock, AR ............. Smith ....................Jul 13 - 16 

Chicago, IL .................. Smith .................... Sep 14-17 

New York City, NY ...... Smith ...................Oct 19 - 22 

Las Vegas, NV ............................................Nov 1 - 4 

Boston, MA ................................................Nov 8 - 11 

St. Augustine, FL ......... Smith ....................Dec 7 - 10 

San Diego, CA .........................................Dec 13 - 16 

S4 - Functional Analysis & 

Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip 

Complex 

15 Hours, 1.5 CEUs (Prerequisite S1) $545 

Orlando, FL.................Lonnemann.............Jul 28 - 29 

Boston, MA .................. Nyberg..................Aug 18 - 19 

Harrisburg, PA ............. Nyberg..................Sep 15 - 16 

St. Augustine, FL ........Grant Roys ................Oct 6 - 7 

Atlanta, GA .................. Nyberg.................. Oct 20 - 21 

Cincinnati, OH ..............Lonnemann..............Nov 3 - 4 

Ft. Lauderdale, FL ....... Grant Roys Nov 10 - 11 

Chicago, IL .................. Nyberg......................Dec 8 - 9 

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has been 

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UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE 

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Manual Therapy and Orthopaedic Seminars 

2012 Seminar Calendar 

CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS 

E1 - Extremity Evaluation and 

Manipulation 


Also Available to OTs $745 

Columbus, OH .............. Naas .................... Jul 26 - 29 

Little Rock, AR .............. Naas ...................... Aug 2 - 5 

Chicago, IL ................... Busby ..................... Aug 2 - 5 

Denver, CO .................. Turner ................ Aug 23 - 26 

Louisville, KY ................ Naas .................. Sep 20 - 23 

Orlando, FL .................. Busby .................. Oct 18 - 21 

Houston, TX ................. Turner ................. Oct 18 - 21 

Virginia Beach, VA ....... Naas .................... Nov 8 - 11 

Scranton, PA ................ Naas ...................... Dec 6 - 9 

Las Vegas, NV ............. Turner .................... Dec 6 - 9 

E2 - Extremity Integration 

21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (Prerequisite E1) 

$595 

Atlanta, GA ................... Conrad ................. Jul 27 - 29 

Austin, TX ..................... Patla ....................Sep 21 - 23 

New York City, NY ....... Patla .................... Oct 12 - 14 

Little Rock, AR .............. Conrad ................ Oct 26 - 28 

Chicago, IL ................... Conrad ....................Nov 2 - 4 

St. Augustine, FL ........... Patla/Conrad Nov 30 - Dec 2 

Denver, CO .................. Patla ........................Dec 7 - 9 

Advanced Manipulation Including 

Thrust of the Spine & Extremities 

20 Hours, 2.0 CEUs (Prerequisite: Completion of MTC 

Certification) $775 

Denver, CO .................. Yack .................... Nov 9 - 11 

Applied Musculoskeletal Imaging for 

Physical Therapists 

21 Hours, 2.1 CEUs (No Prerequisite) $545 

St. Augustine, FL .......... Agustsson ............ Jul 27 - 29 

Grand Rapids, MI ......... Agustsson .......... Sep 14 - 16 

New York City, NY ....... Agustsson .............. Nov 2 - 4 

The Pediatric Client with a Neurological 

Impairment 


Also available to OTs $625 

St. Augustine, FL .......... Decker ..................Jul 19 - 22 

Seminar dates, locations, and tuition are subject to change, please call before making any non-refundable reservations. 

MF1 - Myofascial Manipulation 


Additional Seminar Offerings 

$595 

Boston, MA ................... Cantu .................. Jul 20 - 22 

Atlanta, GA ................... Grodin ............... Aug 10 - 12 

Ft. Lauderdale, FL .........Stanborough......Aug 24 - 26 

Cape Coral, FL ..............Stanborough......Sep 14 - 16 

New York City, NY ....... Grodin ............... Sep 28 - 30 

Gulf Port, MS ................ Cantu ................. Oct 12 - 14 

Washington, DC ........... Grodin ................ Oct 12 - 14 

Charleston, SC ............. Cantu .................... Nov 2 - 4 

San Francisco, CA ....... Grodin ....................Nov 9-11 

Houston, TX ................. Grodin ................... Dec 1 - 3 

St. Augustine, FL ...........Stanborough......Dec 14 - 16 

MANUAL THERAPY CERTIFICATION 

Preparation and Examination 

32 Hours, 3.2 CEUs 

(Prerequisites: S1, S2, S3, S4, E1, E2, MF1) $995 

St. Augustine, FL ............................... Oct 29 - Nov 3 

CRANIO-MANDIBULAR, HEAD, NECK 

& FACIAL PAIN CERTIFICATION 

Preparation and Examination 

32 Hours, 3.2 CEUs 

(Prerequisites: S1, S3, CF1, CF2, CF3, CF4) $995 

St. Augustine, FL ....................................... Oct 27 - 31 

Upper Quarter Soft Tissue Mobilization 

for Occupational Therapy 


St. Augustine, FL .......... McGee ..................Jul 28 - 29 

Caregiver Training 1: Assessment and 

Treatment of Dementia 

12 Hours, 1.2 CEUs (No Prerequisite ) $445 

Open to OTs, PTs, COTAs, PTAs and other health professionals 

St. Augustine, FL .......... Hubbard ..............Sep 29 - 30 

Residency and Fellowship Opportunities Available! 

The University of St. Augustine is proud to offer the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency 

Program and the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Program. 

Both programs offer you the opportunity to be mentored in a one-on-one clinical 

environment while allowing you to work toward earning one of USA’s 

advanced degrees without the need to relocate! Let us share with you the 

many advantages of continuing your education with USA! 

Please contact 

Dr. Erin Conrad 

800-241-1027, ext 249 

or residencyfellowship@usa.edu 

Animal-Assisted Therapy: Improving 

Treatment Outcomes 


St. Augustine, FL....Redner/Schefke/ ........Nov 17 - 18 

Schuitema 

Stanley V. Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA 

University of St. Augustine 

For Health Sciences 

1 University Boulevard 

St. Augustine, FL 32086-5799 

Registration: 800-241-1027 

FAX: 904-826-0085 

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2012 Training and 

Certifi cation Workshops 

Intensive whole body amplitude-based 

protocol for individuals with 

Parkinson's Disease. 

Sunnyvale, CA 

September 22-23, 2012 

St. Louis, MO 

September 29-30, 2012 

Sydney, Australia 

October 5-6, 2012 

Oslo, Norway 

October 26-27, 2012 

Jacksonville, FL 

November 3-4, 2012 

Honolulu, HI 

November 17-18, 2012 

Scottsdale, AZ 

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AUG. 3-4, 2012 URBANA, IL 

SEPT. 28-29, 2012 LAUREL, MD 

DEC. 1-2, 2012 LIBERTY, MO 

Treating the Acute 

Care and ICU Patient 

Assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients safely 

requires integrating the patient history with current lab 

values, diagnostic test results, and an understanding of how 

their current medications affect status. Therapists need to 

identify signs of patient instability and know how to modify or 

to terminate treatment when necessary. This course provides 

therapists with that knowledge with a goal of preventing or 

reversing the deconditioning often seen in the acute care and 

ICU setting. Case studies will be used for clinical problem 

solving in order to improve functional outcomes with multiple 

diagnoses commonly seen. Instructor: Steven Sadowsky. 

Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508-359-6533; 800- 

487-6530; www.educationresourcesinc.com 

AUG. 3-5, 2012 CHATTANOOGA, TN 

SEPT. 21-23, 2012 CHERRY HILL, NJ 

NOV. 2-4, 2012 LEXINGTON, KY 

Dr. Carole B. Lewis Presents: 

Clinical Geriatrics Orthopedics 2012 

This entertaining and informative 20 contact hour seminar 

describes age related changes and pathology, normative 

values, functional tools for every joint in the body and shows 

you how to track patient progress for reimbursement. In 

laboratory sessions, Dr. Lewis, a clinician, international 

lecturer and author teaches innovative mobilizations techniques, 

creative exercises and diagnosis specific protocols 

and efficient evaluations. 400+page handout and over 5,000 

evidence based references and endless evidence based 

treatment strategies. Contact: 877-794-7328 (toll-free); or 

www.greatseminarsandbooks.com 

AUG. 3-11, 2012 RED BANK, NJ 


OCT. 12-20, 2012 SAN ANTONIO, TX 

Lymphedema Therapy Certification 

Condensed Schedule 

“The best course I’ve ever taken!” is a frequent comment 

from graduates of this invaluable class. Klose Training’s 

reputation for top-quality education attracts students globally. 

Our extraordinary instructors are the most experienced 

in the field; all are practicing therapists. Students receive lots 

of personal attention during class plus free post-graduation 

consultations for challenging cases. The first 45 of 135 total 

hrs are completed in a self-paced home-study format; less 

lost work time & fewer travel costs. The remaining 9 days of 

classroom education emphasize hands-on experience. CEUapproved. 

Contact: Klose Training, 303-245-0333; info@ 

klosetraining.com or www.klosetraining.com 

AUG. 10-11, 2012 PHILADELPHIA, PA 

SEPT. 21-22, 2012 KANSAS CITY, MO 

Treatment of Patients 

With Neurologic Disorders 

This course will help focus on making evidence-based strategies 

easy to integrate into your adult neuro rehab practice. 

Outcome measures that are reliable and valid in persons with 

neurological diagnoses will be presented and demonstrated. 

Treatment approaches that improve ambulation and upper 

extremity functioning will be presented. Foundational strategies 

including strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning and 

neuroplasticity for persons with neurological diagnoses will 

be emphasized, with case studies. Instructor: Kari Dunning. 


487-6530 (outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com 

AUG. 10-11, 2012 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 

OCT. 19-20, 2012 CONWAY, AR 

NOV. 9-10, 2012 PORTLAND, OR 

Torticollis: Effective 

Assessment and Treatment 

Has the clinical presentation of torticollis changed? Novice 

and experienced clinicians will explore the effects of torticollis, 

sleep posture and increased use of positional devices on 

infant postural development. Functional, clinically oriented 

evaluation and evidenced-based treatment strategies for 

infants through 2 years of age will be provided. Clinical pathways 

of management of infant head shape, diagnostic procedures 

and surgical intervention will be appraised. Learning 

opportunities will transpire through lectures, group problem 

solving and video review. Instructor: Cindy Miles. Contact: 

Education Resources, Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487-6530 

(outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com 

AUG. 10-11, 2012 HOLLYWOOD, FL 

OCT. 19-20, 2012 PROVIDENCE, RI 

NOV. 10-11, 2012 LOS ANGELES, CA 

Children’s Brains and 

Evidence for Intervention 

Contemporary theories of neuroplasticity especially as related 

to motor control, motor learning, and motor development 

will be presented. Emphasis will be on applying empirical 

evidence to pediatric evaluation and intervention strategies. 

Videotapes of treatment sessions will be used to illustrate 

major points. Controversial issues related to spasticity, handling 

techniques, and early gait training will be addressed, 

as well as cognitive and perceptual issues related to praxis. 

Instructor: Patricia Montgomery, PT, PhD, FAPTA. Contact: 



AUG. 11-12, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG, FL 

SEPT. 8-9, 2012 PITTSBURGH, PA 

SEPT. 15-16, 2012 ATLANTA, GA 

Sara Meeks Seminars 

On Osteoporosis - Level I 

Statistics show that over 55% of people over age 50 have low 

bone mass (osteopenia/osteoporosis). Learn how to recognize 

people with these conditions; get the latest information 

on management; take home a comprehensive, safe, effective 

intervention for this and other back pathologies including 

spinal stenosis. Start Certification in The Meeks Method, 

based on sound therapeutic exercise principles as reflected 

in the research literature. An award-winning, international 

presenter, Sara Meeks, PT, MS, GCS, teaches all locations. 

CEUs provided. Contact: SARA MEEKS SEMINARS, 888-330- 

7272; or www.sarameekspt.com 

AUG. 14-15, 2012 BROOKLYN, NY 

NDT Approach to 

Pre-Term Infants in EI 

Learn how medical conditions related to prematurity impact 

development. Learn to assess the relationship between the 

development/maturation of the autonomic nervous system 

(ANS) and baby’s self-regulation, state, social interactions 

and bonding. Learn principles of adaptive positioning to 

support body alignment and self regulation, w/application to 

feeding, sleeping, social interactions and bonding. Includes 

practice labs. Development of treatment plans supporting 

ANS functioning, which can be embedded into family’s daily 

routines, enhancing caregiver competency, reducing stress 

and facilitating carryover of treatment goals. Presenter: 

Karen Goldberg, MS, PT, PCS, C/NDT. Light supper provided. 

(Kosher) ASHA, NYPTA CEUs. NBCOT PDUs. Two 3-hr evening 

sessions. Contact: 718-851-3300, ext 108; or shoshana. 

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AUG. 17-18, 2012 FAIRFIELD, CT 

OCT. 5-6, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC 

NOV. 9-10, 2012 HOLLYWOOD, FL 

Nothing Else Matters 

If You Can’t Breathe! 

This course focuses on the primary and secondary cardiopulmonary 

impairments that limit therapeutic and patient 

outcomes in various settings from the Intensive Care Unit to 

Long Term Care to Outpatients, school setting and to Home 

Care. It includes examination and patient care management 

of cardiopulmonary disease and dysfunction. The physiological 

and evidence basis of interventions will primarily focus on 

practical aspects relating to all patients and clients. The title 

of the seminar tells it all, nothing else matters if you can’t 

breathe! Instructor: Donna Frownfelter. Contact: Education 

Resources, Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487-6530 (outside MA); 

www.educationresourcesinc.com 

AUG. 17-18, 2012 HOLLYWOOD, FL 

OCT. 12-13, 2012 ATLANTA, GA 

Building the Brain: 

Neurobiological Treatment Approach 

This two day integrative holistic workshop will provide you 

with a scientific and theoretical framework for assessment 

and treatment of ANY brain of ANY age. This course draws 

on the expansive brain-behavioral sciences to energize and 

empower any practice, demystifying the process of neurorehabilitation. 

These concepts and tools will be easily incorporated 

into any treatment setting. Instructor: Robin Harwell. 


359-6533 (within MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com 

John F. Barnes, PT 

International lecturer, author, and 

authority on Myofascial Release. 

AUG. 17-18, 2012 TALLAHASSEE, FL 

OCT. 12-13, 2012 FRAMINGHAM, MA 

DEC. 7-8, 2012 SAN ANTONIO, TX 

Driving Neuroplastic 

Change in Stroke Survivors 

Designed to take the complexity and guesswork out of planning 

treatment, this seminar focuses on a new perspective 

on stroke recovery. Based on principles proven to drive 

neuroplastic change in stroke survivors, this seminar will 

provide the tools to incorporate leading-edge, researchbased 

recovery options. Included will be an in-depth look at a 

variety of cutting edge strategies, technologies and treatment 

options to aid stroke survivors in reaching the highest level of 

potential recovery, such as modified constraint induced therapy, 

gaming technologies, and motor imagery techniques, 

among others. Instructors: Peter Levine. Contact: Education 



AUG. 17-18, 2012 DULUTH, MN 

OCT. 26-27, 2012 OREGON, OH 

Brachial Plexus Injuries 

Treatment: Infant thru Teen 

Do you assess and treat pediatric patients with Obstetrical 

Brachial Plexus Injuries? This workshop will provide you 

with the comprehensive knowledge you need to be able to 

confidently perform comprehensive examinations, develop 

attainable goals and choose the most effective therapeutic 

strategies and make surgical referrals for each stage of 

recovery throughout infancy, childhood, and teen years. 

Instructors: Cindy Servello & Pia Stampe. Contact: Education 

Resources, Inc., 800-487-6530; 508-359-6533; www.edu 

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AUG. 18-19, 2012 NASHVILLE, TN 

AUG. 25-26, 2012 CHICAGO, IL 

Edema-Differential 

Diagnosis & Treatment 

This intensive two-day course is designed to teach clinicians 

to differentiate between various edema etiologies and 

design effective treatment programs based on those findings. 

Topics include the evaluation of the arterial, venous, 

and lymphatic systems. Numerous treatment techniques 

will be covered, such as compression bandaging as well 

as a hands-on introduction to manual lymphatic drainage. 

Over 80% of attendants rated this course Excellent, all others 

rated it Good. Cost: Only $350 for 16 hours. Please call 

for group discounts. Contact: JVB Enterprises, Inc., 888- 

328-6755 (toll-free); www.teachtx.com for other courses 

offered in your area or for more information. 

AUG. 18-29, 2012 HOUSTON, TX 

Treatment and Assessment of 

The Pediatric Shoulder 

Instructors: Gabriel Brooks. Location: Texas Children’s 

Hospital, Houston, Texas 77030. Contact: Mitzi Wiggin, 

832-826-6107 for more information; e-mail: mmwiggin@ 

texaschildrens.org or register online: www.texaschildrens. 

org/pmr and click on continuing education. 

AUG. 19-20, 2012 ENGLEWOOD, NJ 

OCT. 5-6, 2012 MONROE, NC 

NOV. 9-10, 2012 ORLAND PARK, IL 

Movement, Rhythm and 

Sequencing - Getting the Beat 

This intensive conference will provide clinicians with dynamic 

state of the art intervention strategies that support integration 

of sensation in children with sensory, emotional and 

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motor challenges. Presentation of current neurobiology 

of the vestibular system’s central role in sub-cortical and 

cortical intercommunication and related research are 

reviewed. Assessment strategies and intervention methods 

to: Improve sensory modulation, Enhance vestibular 

function and postural skills, Optimize social readiness, 

Synchronize the organization and sequencing of motor 

skills and behavior as needed for optimal function in 

time and space. Instructor: Lise Gerard-Faulise. Contact: 



AUG. 24-25, 2012 DECATUR, GA 

Home Modifications: 

Promoting Safety and Independence 

Learn to maximize safety, independence, and access 

through functional and environmental home modifications. 

With the national movement toward aging in place along with 

the trend of integrating people of all ages with disabilities into 

society, there has been an explosion of products, technology 

and environmental options to support living at home. This 

course will give you the tools and resources needed to make 

difficult clinical decisions incorporating equipment, technology 

or remodeling to address the current and future needs 

of your clients. Instructor: Marnie Renda. Contact: Education 



AUG. 24-25, 2012 TEMPLE, TX 

SEPT. 21-22, 2012 LOVELAND, CO 

OCT. 26-27, 2012 DOYLESTOWN, PA 

Management of the 

Medically Complex Acute Patient 

This course is designed to enhance the clinical decisionmaking 

skills of participants for early mobilization and safe, 

effective treatment of acutely ill patients. As more patients 

survive critical illnesses, intervention must complement the 

highly technologic, life-saving medical therapies, regardless 

of practice setting. Discussion of lines, physiologic monitors, 

lab values, and diagnostic test results will focus on implications 

for treatment. This course will highlight a multisystem 

approach to the acutely ill patient. Participants will integrate 

examination findings into individualized care plans that can 

be implemented from ICU and across acute care and postacute 

practice settings. Instructor: Daniel Malone. Contact: 




AUG. 24-25, 2012 PORTLAND, OR 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 SEWICKLEY, PA 

OCT. 19-20, 2012 WATERTOWN, MA 

Yoga and Pilates Therapy for 

The Child with Special Needs 

Learn how to integrate pilates and yoga exercise techniques 

into your therapeutic intervention. These techniques will be 

applied to the child with special needs from birth to school 

age with the diagnosis of sensory impairments, tone issues, 

autism, ADHD and spina bifida. Instruction will be completed 

on how to include these techniques into your everyday practice 

in pediatric rehabilitation. You will be able to design 

family friendly home programs for your clients and participate 

in labs so that you can better appreciate the use of these 

techniques. Instructor: Angelique Micallef-Courts. Contact: 



AUG. 24-25, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, FL 

OCT. 12-13, 2012 BRIDGEPORT, CT 

NOV. 2-3, 2012 ARLINGTON, TX 

Mobilizing the Medically 

Complex Acute Care Patient 

Therapists are often challenged when presented with complex 

acute care patients who may have cardiovascular and/ 

or pulmonary dysfunction or complications in addition to 

other medical conditions. Mobilizing these complex patients 

safely requires integration of the implications of lab values, 

diagnostic test results, patient history, medications and 

equipment. Signs of patient instability and when and how to 

modify or terminate treatment will be discussed. Instructor: 

Ellen Hillegass, EdD, PT, CCS, FAACVPR. Contact: Education 



AUG. 24-25, 2012 BURLINGTON, NC 

OCT. 20-21, 2012 BAYSIDE (QUEENS), NY 

NOV. 2-3, 2012 ROCHESTER, NY 

Practical Intervention Strategies 

For Children with ASD 

With the increasing number of children with ASD it is essential 

that therapists keep current on the latest research and 

interventions to incorporate new knowledge and techniques 

into their clinical practice. This course will assist practitioners 

in identifying, selecting and prioritizing intervention strategies 

to best support functional participation and successful 

engagement in developmentally appropriate tasks. Case 

analysis and group problem-solving will highlight strategies 

that can be used immediately in treatment of children 

with ASD. Instructor: Stacey Szklut. Contact: Education 



AUG. 24-25, 2012 MOKENA, IL 

DEC. 7-8, 2012 PORTSMOUTH, NH 

Pediatric Brain: Functional 

Neuroanatomy, Sensory Systems, Rx 

This course will provide physical and occupational therapists 

with a deeper understanding of the complex multi-system 

involvement of the brain in movement, learning and daily 

functioning. The course will focus on neuroanatomy incorporating 

cerebral development, nervous system function and 

interconnectivity between all areas of the brain as well as 

discuss the sensory systems. The instructor will demonstrate 

the importance of considering the visual system when assessing 

and treating vestibular and sensory dysfunction and will 

review real life cases through video. Instructor: Janine Wiskind. 

Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487- 

6530 (outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com 

SEPT. 7-8, 2012 NAPERVILLE, IL 

SEPT. 28, 2012 NAPERVILLE, IL 

Kinesio Taping Method 

KT1 & KT2 and KT3 Certification 

KT1 & KT2: 2-days - Fundamental-Advanced Concepts, 

Muscle Taping, Corrective Techniques. Instructor: Clementine 

Carder, COTA/L, CMT, CKTI - Kinesio Tex Tape is the original 

and industry standard in elastic therapeutic taping. Learn 

to use this powerful modality to decrease pain, normalize 

muscle tension, increase circulation, influence fascia, support 

tendons and ligaments, and prevent pathological movement 

patterns. KT3 -1-day (KT1 & KT2 required). Instructor: Gerard 

Dysico, MD, CKTI (Physiatrist) - CEUs for PTs, PTAs, OTs, 

COTAs, MTs - Approved by KTA - Package deals available. 

Contact: Felicity Pine, Live and Learn Consulting, 914-263- 

1943; Info@SpineSolvers.com or www.SpineSolvers.com 

SEPT. 7-8, 2012 SACRAMENTO, CA 

OCT. 26-27, 2012 STATEN ISLAND, NY 

DEC. 1-2, 2012 DALLAS, TX 

Intervention for the Medically 

Complex Infant & Young Child 

This comprehensive course will help clinicians make the 

tough therapy decisions required when managing the care 

of children with complex medical issues. It will focus on 

applying evidence to decisions regarding therapy priorities, 

predicting outcomes, treatment modifications, and making 

appropriate discharge recommendations. Case studies will 

be used to advance clinical problem solving skills needed to 

address the complications and complexities of care that is 

constantly interrupted by medical issues, hospital stays and 

surgeries. The material will apply to children in all practice 

settings. Instructor: Jonathan Greenwood, PT, MS, NDT, PCS. 



SEPT. 8-9, 2012 MIAMI, FL 

SEPT. 14-15, 2012 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 

Geriatric Neurology: 

Falls Prevention and Balance 

Are the interventions you are using to improve balance in 

geriatric and neurologic patients the most effective, up-todate 

and relevant for your individual patient? This course 

will teach you to select and use the most appropriate tools 

to assess the risk for fall, evaluate function and assess balance. 

Therapists will learn to differentiate normal aging from 

pathology and develop effective evidence-based treatment 

strategies to improve functional balance outcomes to optimize 

the environment. (Medically complex patient - Stroke - 

Dementia - Balance & Frail Elderly) Instructor: Carole Burnett. 


487-6530 (outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com


NOV. 3-4, 2012 HARTFORD, CT 

Best Practices in 

Home Health Care 

Home health care assessment and treatment has become 

more complex and requires specialized, advanced skills. 

Do you have the skills to provide your patients with the 

safest, best possible care? This course is designed to 

provide physical & occupational therapists with up-to-date, 

evidenced-based techniques for assessment & treatment of 

the medically complex geriatric home care patient. Instructor: 

Suzanne Clark. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 800- 

487-6530; 508-359-6533 (within MA); www.educationre 

sourcesinc.com 

SEPT. 8-11, 2012 HOUSTON, TX 

SEPT. 13-16, 2012 PITTSBURGH, PA 

SEPT. 21-24, 2012 DETROIT, MI 

Intro to NDT Part I 

Improving Gait Faster Part II 

Achieve functional outcomes for adults with hemiplegia. 

Content includes the principles of NDT, facilitation of sitto-stand, 

use of the LE in functional activities, transfers, 

UE weight bearing, remediation of pain and subluxation of 

the hemiplegic shoulder. Bed mobility will be demonstrated. 

Treatment ideas and a framework to document goals based 

on functional outcomes using NDT will be provided. Get to 

results faster when improving gait. Increased clinical reasoning 

will enable you to know what to expect and what to 

predict. You will be able to assess the cause of the problem 

and have more immediate influence. You will have a better 

understanding of the normal components of gait and then 

understand why your patient with hemiplegia has tendencies 

in gait. You will practice with “hands-on” how to increase 

ROM of the hip and foot. Concepts for use of a self-exercise 

program and use of orthotics will be discussed. Additional 

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treatment ideas related to gait and more examples of documentation 

will be provided. Both parts include videotapes, 

“hands-on” experience and live patient demonstrations. 

Cathy Runyan, OTR, & Peggy Miller, PT, NDTA Inc. Certified 

Instructors. Audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs. Contact hours: 

30. Contact: Recovering Function, 408-268-3691; or www. 

RecoveringFunction.com for a complete brochure of introductory, 

advanced, and certification courses as well as information 

about additional course dates/locations, group rates, 

& free registrations when hosting courses at your facility. 

SEPT. 14, 2012 SPRINGFIELD, MO 

NOV. 9, 2012 GLEN MILLS, PA 

Geriatric Strength 

Building for Function 

Many clinicians are fearful of injuring geriatric patients 

with strength exercises and therefore these patients are 

often under-exercised. With a thorough understanding of 

the research, optimal strength exercises can be applied to 

virtually all senior patients. Whatever setting you work in, this 

practical, clinically applicable seminar will help you get great 

strength exercise results. Instructor: Mark Richards. Contact: 



SEPT. 15-16, 2012 ATLANTA, GA 

OCT. 20-21, 2012 RESTON, VA 

NOV. 10-11, 2012 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 

#150 OCS Exam 

Prep Course 

Instructor: Dr. Eric Wilson. This two-day course boasts an 

88% success rate and covers disease processes, modalities 

and research. It includes more than 150 OCS exam style 

questions and test-taking strategies. As a former item writer, 

the instructor shares the mechanics for testing, logic for 

Visit our website for more information on upcoming classes! 

Walk-Ins: Unfortunately, due to the nature of our events, walk-in registrations are not accepted. 

Questions: For questions, please email us at: rehabspecialevents@vnsny.org. 

CEs: For specific CE information visit us online at http://www.vnsny.org/ce 

study and questions that reflect the content and style of 

the exam questions. Included are: Questions and answers 

that reveal student needs for improvement exam and 

rationale for why the correct answer is right and why the 

incorrect answers are wrong; and a detailed study guide 

by body region. Contact: Motivations, Inc., 800-791-0262; 

admin@motivationsceu.com or www.motivationsceu.com 

SEPT. 15-25, 2012 CHARLOTTE, NC 

SEPT. 15-25, 2012 DENVER, CO 

OCT. 13-23, 2012 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 

Lymphedema 

Certification Course 

The Academy of Lymphatic Studies has pioneered certification 

classes in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder/Foeldi 

technique) and Complete Decongestive Therapy in the U.S. 

since 1994. This program is a comprehensive certification 

course (135 hours) and is taught in only 7 working days; 

the course length is 11 days in total, including 2 weekends 

(meets the requirements of the Lymphology Association of 

North America). The program covers: anatomy, physiology & 

pathology of the lymphatic system, basic and advanced techniques 

of MLD, bandaging for primary and secondary upper 

and lower extremity lymphedema (incl pediatric care and 

genital lymphedema) and other conditions (post-traumatic, 

postoperative swellings, CVI, Migraine). Special workshops 

are included in the course (insurance billing, certification for 

compression garments, etc.) The textbook “Lymphedema 

Management” (included in tuition) authored by the Academy’s 

director was published in 2004 by Thieme Medical and 

Scientific Publishers, NY; tuition also includes educational 

CD, course manual, complete set of bandages, CD for 

limb volume calculation, set of posters of the “Lymphatic 

System”. After course completion each student is provided 

with instructor mentoring. All graduates qualify for free life- 

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VNSNY Continuing Education Courses – Summer 2012 

VNSNY is an approved provider of continuing education credit by the Alabama State Nurses Association, the New York 

State Education Department State Board for Physical Therapy, and the American Occupational Therapy Association, 

and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 

Increasing Lymphedema Awareness in 

Home Health Care Rehabilitation Therapists 

Presenter: Kathleen Lieu, DPT, CLT 

Date: Thursday, July 12th, 2012, 

9:00AM to 12:15PM 

Location: VNSNY Queens Regional Office, 

Conference Room A 

Bulova Corporate Center 

75-20 Astoria Boulevard, 2nd Floor 

Jackson Heights, New York 11370 

Who Should Attend: PTs, OTs, PTAs, COTAs 

Summer 2012 Dates 

Creating a Pediatric Assessment: 

Evaluation of the Baby 

Presenter: Shari Mayer, PT 

Date: Monday, July 23rd, 2012, 

9:00AM to 12:30PM 

Location: VNSNY Bronx Regional Office, 

Rooms 2B and C 

1200 Waters Place, Bronx, New York 10461 

Who Should Attend: PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs 

To register, please visit us online at: http://www.vnsny.org/ce 

AUGUST 

An Evidenced Based Approach to Strength 

Training in the Older Adult 

Presenter: Joseph Gallagher, PT, DPT 

Date: Tuesday, August 21st, 2012, 

1:30PM to 4:45PM 

Location: VNSNY Brooklyn Regional Office, 

Rooms C and D 

1630 East 15th Street, 

Brooklyn, New York 11229 

Who Should Attend: PTs, PTAs, OTs, and COTAs 

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time listing as certified lymphedema therapists for patient 

referral on our website. All courses are approved by FPTA, 

IPTA and AOTA for CEUs. Discounts are available for APTA 

& AOTA members. Financial aid available. Contact: 800- 

863-5935; academy@acols.com or www.acols.com for 

a free brochure. 

SEPT. 19-28, 2012 MILWAUKEE, WI 

NOV. 5-14, 2012 STEVENS POINT, WI 

Physical Therapy 3-D Scoliosis 

Exercise According to Schroth 

The comprehensive 10 day C-1 certification course is 

now offered in the US through BSPTS (Barcelona Scoliosis 

Physical Therapy School). Course includes anatomy, etiology, 

examination, and treatment of scoliosis according 

to the principles of the Schroth - a method used and 

researched in Europe for decades. Participants will learn 

to classify scoliosis curves and teach curve-specific exercise. 

Course includes lectures, extensive patient lab time, intro to 

bracing, and certification exam. Participants will leave with 

immediate skills to evaluate and treat scoliosis. Course size is 

limited so register early. CEUs: 66 Contact: Spinal Dynamics 

of WI, 414-302-0770; www.sdwpt.com or Scoliosis Rehab, 

715-295-9820; www.scoliosisrehab.com 

SEPT. 21-23, 2012 WHITMORE LAKE, MI 

OCT. 19-21, 2012 MANCHESTER, NH 

NOV. 16-18, 2012 LONG BEACH, CA 

NDT Treatment of 

The Baby and Child 

Learn how to assess and treat babies from birth to 3 years 

old with known or suspected neuromotor impairments. An 

emphasis will be placed on the practical application of treatment 

strategies to gain functional outcomes appropriate for 

this age group and how to incorporate therapeutic strategies 

into family life. Instructor: Suzanne Davis. Contact: Education 



SEPT. 22-23, 2012 SOMERVILLE, NJ 

Mechanical Disorders of 

The Lumbar Spine & SI Joint 

The lumbar portion of this course, which is a symptom reproduction 

model is based upon the teachings of James Cyriax, Robin 

McKenzie and Geoffrey Maitland. The sacroiliac portion of the 

course, which is a Norwegian symptom provocation and alleviation 

model is based upon the teachings of Olaf Evjenth and 

Freddie Kaltenborn. The participants will learn how to system- 

atically assess the patient for lumbar and sacroiliac mechanical 

dysfunction and apply the appropriate therapeutic exercise and 

manual therapy, via lab sessions. Instructor: Russell Woodman. 

Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487- 

6530 (outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 SACRAMENTO, CA 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 NEW ROCHELLE, NY 

DEC. 1-2, 2012 CHARLOTTE, NC 

Safe Steps: Making Gait, 

Balance Assessment & Treatment 

Speaker James C. Wall, BSC, MSc, MEd, PhD, presents Safe 

Steps: Making Gait and Balance Assessment and Treatment 

Worth It. This 20 contact hour seminar reviews the major 

changes commonly seen in the elderly, which can contribute 

to problems with gait, balance, and subsequent loss of independence. 

Evaluation tools, objective techniques to measure 

functional mobility tasks and evidence-based treatment 

strategies will be covered. Contact: 877-794-7328 (tollfree); 


SEPT. 23, 2012 QUEENS, NY 

OCT. 21, 2012 QUEENS, NY 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 

TheraPeeds/Julia Harper 

Sensory Integration Courses 

Join Julia Harper, MS, OTR/L, one of the industry’s most 

sought after instructors, in the limited offerings of her live 

courses where she teaches PRACTICAL proven strategies for 

treating your pediatric clients diagnosed with a wide variety 

of deficits. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with her, ask 

your questions and leave each course with a “How-to” Guide! 

Contact: www.therapeeds.com for a list of courses, both 

LIVE and ONLINE VIDEO COURSES! 

SEPT. 28-29, 2012 HAMDEN, CT 

Yoga Therapy in the Classroom: 

Get Ready to Learn 

This NEW 2 day course offers the school based therapist 

4 research routines utilizing a comprehensive group yoga 

program in an accessible format for children of all abilities. 

The Get Ready to Learn program was developed by yoga 

teacher and occupational therapist, Anne Buckley Reen. Get 

Ready to Learn provides a daily therapeutic classroom routine 

designed to address problems with self regulation, attention, 

motor planning, auditory processing and motor performance. 

Instructor: Anne Buckley-Reen. Contact: Education 



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SEPT. 28-29, 2012 STATEN ISLAND, NY 

OCT. 26-27, 2012 NEW BERN, NC 

Geriatric Neurology in 

The Medically Complex Client 

Learn evaluation tools and treatment protocols for medically 

complex older persons with neurological dysfunction. 

Evidence-based information on assessment and treatment 

of clients with Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Alzheimer’s, balance 

and gait disorders, neurosensory pathologies and pain 

will be provided. The changes associated with aging as well 

as pathological manifestations that affect the neurosensory 

system and result in problems with coordination, mobility, 

proprioception and kinesthesia, balance and falls, weakness 

and pain will be presented. Instructor: Jennifer Bottomley. 



SEPT. 29-30, 2012 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 

OCT. 6-7, 2012 PITTSBURGH, PA 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 DAVENPORT, IA 

Home Health 

Rehabilitation 

Speaker: Carol Schunk PT, PsyD. Home Health is a unique 

physical therapy practice setting. Not only are there clinical 

issues but being in the patient’s home environment makes 

the delivery of service very different than in an outpatient 

or inpatient facility. This 20 contact hour course will provide 

both clinical information relevant to those being treated in 

their home as well as the psychological aspects of dealing 

with families and caregivers including evaluation tools for 

balance, function, cognitive ability and environmental hazards 

presented to allow the therapist to develop an appropriate 

plan of care. Contact: 877-794-7328 (toll-free); or www. 

greatseminarsandbooks.com 

OCT. 4-7, 2012 RICHMOND, VA 

OCT. 11-14, 2012 CHICAGO, IL 

OCT. 20-23, 2012 ATLANTA, GA 

Recovering Function NDT Courses 

Intro, Advanced, Cert 

Recovering Function’s series of “hands-on” NDT courses 

provides you with a step-by-step framework or problemsolving 

strategies and manual cues for assessing potential 

and individualizing functional outcomes when implementing 

interventions for your adult clients with hemiplegia. Audience: 

OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs. Cathy Runyan, OTR/L, & Peggy Miller, 

PT, NDTA, Inc. Certified Instructors. Offered nationwide. 

Contact: Recovering Function, 408-268-3691; or www. 

RecoveringFunction.com for a complete brochure of intro, 

advanced, and cert courses as well as information about 

additional course dates/locations, group rates & free registrations 

when hosting courses at your facility. 

OCT. 5-7, 2012 HOUSTON, TX 

NOV. 9-11, 2012 WEYMOUTH, MA 

Three-Day Intensive on 

Treating the Child with Hypotonia 

This three-day intensive workshop on treating the child with 

hypotonia will focus on specific strategies to improve motor 

control in this population. Techniques to improve proximal 

control, sustained postural movements against gravity, and 

symmetrical alignment will be demonstrated through use of 

videotapes, as well as 3 patient demonstrations and practice 

labs. Lecture and video material will cover key deficits in 

the motor and sensory development of the hypotonic child. 

Instructor: Barbara Hypes. Contact: Education Resources, 

Inc., 508-359-6533; 800-487-6530 (outside MA); www. 

educationresourcesinc.com 

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OCT. 10-12, 2012 TAMPA BAY, FL 

Vestibular 

Rehabilitation Therapy 

This 3-day workshop provides “hands-on” training and 

includes an overview of vestibular anatomy and physiology, 

extensive training materials for therapy programs, as 

well as direct patient observation. The American Institute 

of Balance has successfully trained thousands of therapists 

from around the world and is one of the few institutions 

that provide certification. Course Director: Richard E. 

Gans, PhD, nationally known expert in Vestibular Testing 

and Rehabilitation and author of Vestibular Rehabilitation: 

Protocols & Programs. Workshops in Vestibular Assessment 

or Vestibular Assessment & Management are also available. 

Contact: Karen Stephenson, 800-245-6442 for program 

questions; or www.dizzy.com to register. 

OCT. 12-13, 2012 DENVER, CO 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 AKRON, OH 

Rehab for Persons w/ Dementia: 

Making Therapy Worth It 

Speaker: Susan Staples, PT, GCS. This 20 contact hour 

seminar provides participants with specific evaluation and 

treatment strategies that are critical to improve outcomes 

for this challenging and rapidly growing patient population. 

Included are strategies for gait, balance and falls, mobility, hip 

fractures, strength/ROM, cardiopulmonary and pain issues, 

seating and positioning, restraints, and behavioral problems. 

Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of the 

different types of dementia with specific communication and 

approach strategies for success. The speaker provides an 

evidence-based seminar with an extensive handout. Contact: 

877-794-7328 (toll-free); or www.greatseminarsandbooks. 

com 

NOV. 2-3, 2012 ALBANY, NY 

DEC. 1-2, 2012 PALM SPRINGS, CA 

Geriatric 

Therapeutic Exercise 

Speaker: Mark Traffas PT, GTC. Exercising geriatric patients 

presents a unique challenge to therapists. This 20 contact 

hour course will demonstrate different, evidence-based 

exercise techniques and innovative interventions for all of 

the body’s major joints as well as for the most common 

diagnoses seen in older patients (i.e., stroke, Parkinson’s 

disease, gait and balance deficits). You will learn how to use 

functional tools to establish and guide exercise programs. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enlarge your arsenal of treatment 

ideas. Contact: 877-794-7328 (toll-free); or www. 

greatseminarsandbooks.com 

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JAN. 12-20, 2013 ORLANDO, FL 

JAN. 12-27, 2013 SAN JOSE, CA 

Lymphedema 

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Phty, describes it as “an advanced form of electrotherapy 

which can be effective in the treatment 

of both acute and chronic pain conditions 

and physical dysfunction—even those that have 

not responded to other forms of treatment.” He 

goes on to say that there are benefits to both 

patient and practitioner. For patients: “it may 

include faster recovery times, versatility (can use 

with children, adults and the elderly), comfort, 

safety and few contraindications, so treatment 

over sites with metal implants is permitted.” 

However, he writes that SCENAR therapy is not 

indicated for cardiac patients who have pacemakers. 

Some benefits to the physical therapist, 

according to Lyons, are that “the device is small, 

portable, user-friendly, safe and requires only a 

relatively low level of capital investment.” 

I have a certain protocol I use to introduce 

my patients to what the scanner is and what 

it can do for them. In order that the patient not 

be apprehensive, first I show it to the patient. 

Once patients are comfortable with me using 

the instrument, I tell them that as I work they 

should only experience a light and comfortable 

feeling from the scanner, and if they do not feel 

comfortable they need to tell me. I explain that 

the scanner is battery operated and can be 

adjusted immediately for comfort. 

Slow Approach 

The next thing I do, which I feel is of major 

importance in assuring a beneficial treatment, 

is to keep one hand on the patient’s body and 

to use the scanner with the other. My hand that 

is on the body can do mobilization at the same 

time that I am using the scanner. It is possible to 

do trigger-point therapy and manual techniques 

of all kinds in the same way. The scanner can 

also be used while the patient is doing active 

physical movement. wIf the patient has sciatica 

on the right side of the body, I will use the scanner 

on that side and then the left. 

Physical therapists need to know traditional 

techniques, but we need to use 21st century 

technology as well. Adding SCENAR to treatment 

can enhance patients’ well being and 

they will become the best referral sources for 

our practices. n 

For more information about this device, contact 

Tomatex LLC at www.tomatex.com. 

Shmuel Tatz is a New York State licensed physical 

therapist. His studies and experience encompass 30 

years and three continents. 



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Aquatic Therapy Resource Directory 

A Word From ADVANCE 

We invite comments so that our future product supplements, 

buyers’ guides and reference guides may better 

serve ADVANCE readers. Please forward comments to 

editor Lisa Lombardo, ADVANCE for Physical Therapy 

& Rehab Medicine, 3100 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, PA, 19406; fax: 

610-275-8562; e-mail: llombardo@advanceweb.com. 

ADVANCE strives for accuracy in its reports. Inclusion or exclusion 

doesn’t mean ADVANCE endorses one company over another. 

ADVANCE reserves the right to edit entries for style, clarity, brevity 

and fairness. Information in the listings was submitted by companies. 

Trademark and registered symbols are listed as they were noted on 

submitted entries. Only companies that responded to ADVANCE are 

included in this guide. 

Endless Pools 

1601 Dutton Mill Road 

Aston, PA 19014 

610-497-8676 

800-233-0741 

Fax: 610-497-9328 

E-Mail: swim@endlesspools.com 

Website: www.endlesspools.com 

Products Offered: Endless Pools ®. 


Hydro-Tone Fitness Systems Inc. 

2468-A N. Glassell Street 

Orange, CA 92865 

714-998-9595 

800-622-8663 

Fax: 714-998-8799 

E-Mail: hydrotone@aol.com 

Website:www.hydrotone.com 

Products Offered: Specially designed aquatic 

therapy and exercise equipment that significantly 

increases drag resistance in water. 

HydroWorx 

1420 Stoneridge Drive 

Middletown, PA 17057 

717-902-1923 

800-753-9633 

Fax: 717-902-1933 

E-Mail: corporate@hydroworx.com 

Website: www.hydroworx.com 

Products Offered: Aquatic therapy pools, underwater 

treadmills. 

SlipOn Swimsuits 

P.O. 448 

Orewa, 0946 

Auckland NZ 

649-427-5574 

E-Mail: info@sliponswimsuits 

Website: www.sliponswimsuits.com 

Products Offered: Aquatic swimwear that’s easy 

to put on and take off. Most comfortable 3 lengths in 

each size swimsuit 8-5 plus. 

Sprint Aquatics 

P.O. Box 3840 

San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 

805-541-5330 

[ResouRce DiRecToRy] 

800-235-2156 

Fax: 805-541-5339 

E-Mail: info@sprintaquatics.com 

Website: www.sprintaquatics.com 

Products Offered: Aquatic therapy, goggles, swim 

caps, and other products to meet your aquatics needs. 

SwimEx Inc. 

846 Airport Road 

Fall River, MA 02720 

508-646-1600 

800-877-7946 

Fax: 508-675-0525 

E-Mail: sales@swimex.com 

Website: www.swimex.com 

Products Offered: Aquatic therapy pools and 

plunge tanks. 

Water Gear Inc. 

P.O. Box 759 

Pismo Beach, CA 93448-0759 

805-929-2834 

800-794-6432 

805-929-2851 

E-Mail: home@watergear.com 

Website: http://watergear.com/ 

Products Offered: Aqua aerobics and rehab gear.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

ADVANCE 

for Physical Therapists & Rehab Medicine 

reaches over 85,100 active, qualified physical therapy 

professionals nationwide every issue. 

1 New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 39 

2 Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 39 

3 Upper South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 42 

4 Lower South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 43 

5 East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 45 

8 West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 45 

11 Pacific. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 44 

National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 45 

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 46 

NEW ENGLAND 

Physical Therapy Director/ 

Physical Therapist 

Joint Effort Physical Therapy in Taunton, MA is seeking 

a dynamic, skilled and passionate PT Director for its busy, 

state of the art outpatient orthopedic PT clinic. Director will 

be responsible for patient care as well as overseeing and 

growing the therapy program. Ideal candidate will be an experienced 

PT with exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills. 

Must be a highly motivated therapist who thrives in busy 

environment. This exciting career opportunity offers professional 

challenge and growth potential. FT. Competitive salary plus bonus 

and full benefi ts including continuing education allowance. E-mail 

resumes to vlampert@acare.us or fax 877-885-6777. 

MIDDLE ATLANTIC 

Physical Therapy 

Director 

Multi specialty ambulatory care health system seeks 

individual with strong management skills to provide 

leadership and be responsible for the daily operation of 

the Physical Therapy units at all facilities. Will be 

responsible for staff development along with ensuring top 

quality patient care. 

Requires: 

An advanced degree in Physical Therapy (Master’s or DPT). 

Excellent interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions 

with patients/families and other health care professionals. 

 

5 years experience in a supervisory or managerial position, 

Excellent administrative, verbal and written communication 

skills, 

Current New York Physical Therapy license. 

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive 

benefi ts package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 

 

resume to nyhealthcareers@yahoo.com EOE 

PTA - Part - time for 2 to 3 

mornings/week for PT owned private 

practice in Marine Park area Brooklyn. 

Excellent salary 

Fax resume to 347-492-4335 or 

e-mail: CBPT0608@msn.com 

Massachusetts, New York, Middle Atlantic, New Jersey 

Sign-On Bonus Opportunities! 

$5,000 – $15,000* • Home Care Experience Earns Additional $5,000 

Ongoing training and development. Clinical support. Cutting-edge technology. Competitive compensation 

and benefits. As a Physical Therapist with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, you have the 

resources to provide the best care possible for your patients, while you enjoy the support you need 

to live your life and build your career your way. 

Open Interview Days 

TENDER TOUCH REHAB 

SEEKS 

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS & PTAs 

Great Benefits and Huge SignOn Bonus! 

Up to $15,000 in Tuition Forgiveness for new grads 

Director positions available 

Free Health Insurance Options 

H1B and Green Card (EB2) visas 

Sub acute settings 

. .... . 

1200 Waters Place • Bronx, NY 10461 

Thursday, July 12th & 26th 

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

1630 East 15th St • Brooklyn, NY 11229 

Tuesday, July 17th 

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

1250 Broadway, 7th Floor • (Entrance on 

West 32nd St) • New York, NY 10001 

Monday, July 16th 

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

To RSVP, please email your resume to: 

recruitment2@vnsny.org 

Please bring a copy of your resume to the event. 

For more information, please contact: 

Elizabeth Scholz • 212-609-7914 

Email Elizabeth.Scholz@vnsny.org 

Visit us at: apt.vnsnyjobs.com 

Best Companies to Work for in New York, SHRM (2012) 

50 Best Places to Work in New York City, Crain’s New York Business (2010) 

50 Best NonProfit Organizations to Work For, The NonProfit Times (2011) 

BE APPRECIATED 

.Servicing over 100 facilities throughout NY, NJ, PA, and DE 

F/t, P/t and Per Diem positions 

Flexible schedule/ Weekend & evening hours available 

Early Intervention opportunities in Philadelphia 

Mentoring program 

Quality one on one treatment 

..... 

Contact Beth: phone:732.987.3887 fax:732.534.8660 

email: jobs@tendertouch.com www.tendertouch.com 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST 

Physical-Therapist: Part time, 3 days per week 

for Position the 2012-2013 available school in private year special for private education special 

school serving students with multiple 

education 

disabilities 

school 

ages 

serving 

3-21. 

students 

Two days 

with 

a 

multiple 

week. 

disabilities Send/fax ages resume: 3-21. Susan Send letter Weiner, of application, Executive 

resume, Director, credentials Larc School, to Susan 1089 Weiner, Creek Executive Road, 

Director, Bellmawr, Larc NJ 08031. School, 1089 Creek Road, 

E-mail: info@larcschool.org 

Bellmawr, 856-933-3725 NJ 08031. ★ Fax: EOE/AA 856-933-3158 

• Recent and new graduates welcome 

• Use our sign-on bonus to pay off tuition 

and loans 

• Relocation assistance 

• Visa sponsorship 

• Competitive salaries 

• On-site CE programs 

Next CE Event: 

Thursday, July 12th 

9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 

VNSNY Queens Regional Office, 

Conference Room A 

Bulova Corporate Center 

75-20 Astoria Boulevard, 2nd Floor, 

Jackson Heights, New York 11370 

Topic - Increasing Lymphedema Awareness 

in Home Health Care Rehabilitation Therapists 

To register for this event, 

please visit us at vnsny.org/ce 

*Ranges from $5,000 – $15,000 

for certain locations. 

EOE M/F/D/V 

F/T or P/T PT or PTA 

for orthopedic clinic. 

Flexibility preferred with 

ortho/manual experience. 

F/T benefi ts incl vac, insurance, 

retirement and CEU allowance. 

New Grads considered. 

Fax 973-237-1977. 

E-mail: Damon@PTNorthJersey.com 

www.PTNorthJersey.com 

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

New York 

YOU TAKE CARE 

OF OUR PATIENTS. 

AND WE’LL TAKE 

CARE OF THE REST. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a drug-free workplace. 

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS 

The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Southampton, NY, a 280-bed SNF servicing a diverse 

population of long-term and subacute residents is seeking F/T 

PTs, PTAs, OTs, & COTAs 

who are dedicated to providing quality care, to join our team. We offer a great learning environment with experienced therapists. 

Excellent salaries and benefi ts based on experience. 

Please fax resume to 631-702-1100 or e-mail to: kgraffeo@hotmail.com 

New graduates welcome. 

Hawthorne 

Country 

Day School 

www.hawthornecountryday.org 

Seeking NYS Licensed 


for Westchester and Manhattan Campuses 

Full-time/Part-time, Immediate Need 12-month 

School Calendar Special Education, autism & 

multiple disabilities. Competitive Salary & Benefi ts 

Phone: 914-592-8526 x 3125 or 

E-mail: darlenem@hfadm.org EEO Employer 

HOME CARE PTs 

NEEDED FOR QUEENS & NASSAU COUNTIES 

• Minimum of one year experience 

• Flexible Schedule 

• Specifi c region for reduced travel time 

• Pediatric experience a plus 

Please forward resume to: 

Laura Watrous, Administrative Assistant 

Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island, Inc. 

100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 100 

Garden City, NY 11530 

Fax: 516-739-3864 • E-Mail: LauraW@vnali.org 

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My work helps to improve the lives of others. 

You might call it unlikely. 

I call it MJHS. 

— Mohamed S., PT 

““ 

Full Time - Brooklyn, Manhattan 

(Bilingual English/Spanish helpful) 

Fee-For-Service opportunities available for OTs and SLPs 

Open House 

Monday, July 16 • 12pm - 6pm 

Bilingual (English/Spanish) PTs, OTs, RNs 

Bronx 

1250 Waters Place (Suite 601) 

For more information or to register, please visit 

www.mjhs.jobs/eventregistration 

PEDIATRICS! 

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PTs & PTAs 

Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN 

$$ SIGN-ON BONUS $$ 

Current Openings: 

• Hempstead • Utica 

• Full-time travel in Queens 

For more information call: 

877-247-5522 • Fax: 914-373-6521 

E-mail: careers@betterhealthcare.com 

www.betterhealthcare.com 

WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE 

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AS EMPLOYEES 

IN OUR EXPANDING SENSORY GYM! 

We are also assigning Summer/Sept 

school district and EI/CPSE home-based 

positions all in Westchester County! 

Great Rates! Web Billing! Continuing Ed! 

E-mail: cwilber@donnakleinassociates.com 

Call: (914) 686-3116 x 3 or fax: (914) 686-3082 

www.donnakleintherapy.com 

DONNA KLEIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.


Full Time & Per Diem 

Palisades Medical Center, a 202-bed community hospital 

located in North Bergen, NJ, is currently seeking Physical 

Therapists to work in our expanded Rehabilitation 

Department. We currently have exciting Full-Time and 

Per Diem opportunities with Ortho and Pediatric patients 

for experienced Outpatient Services Physical Therapists. 

To qualify, you must possess a current NJ license. 

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are helpful. Salary 

commensurate with experience. 

Please send your resume to Joseph DeGennaro, 

Human Resources Manager. Email: 

jdegennaro@palisadesmedical.org. 

Visit us at www.palisadesmedical.org. EOE M/F/D/V. 

Celebrating over 25 years of service to our community. 


Join our experienced team of pediatric therapists, many with DPT 

Degree and NDT certifi cations. Full-time positions available at innovative 

and highly respected non-profi t Approved Private School 

for young multiply disabled students Adjunct programs include early 

intervention, aquatics, school-based contracts and child care. Candidates 

must be eager to learn and willing to make a signifi cant professional 

contribution to the organization and children served. Competitive 

salary, excellent benefi ts and strong commitment to continuing 

education. Experience with assistive technology and equipment a 

plus. NJ License and School Certifi cation required. 

Send resume to: Director of Physical Therapy 

P.G. Chambers School, 15 Halko Dr., 

Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 

Fax (973) 829-8485 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST NEEDED 

YCS-Sawtelle Learning Centers offer outstanding educational and related services for students with 

autistic spectrum disorder, ages 3-21. The schools offer a high degree of structure, excellent staff 

to student ratio and the systematic use of behavioral teaching techniques. Every aspect of the 

student’s day incorporates the theories of applied behavior analysis (ABA) with an average of 

3-3.5 hours of individualized instruction (discrete trial teaching) per day. A collaborative approach 

between teaching and related service professionals is utilized to maximize student progress. 

Educational, behavioral and related service goals are customized using our comprehensive 

language based curriculum to meet each student’s individual needs. Experience with autism, ABA 

preferred. Pediatric experience is required. Requires: BS/MS in Physical Therapy, NJ State license, 

NJ school certifi cation. 

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in NJ’s leading private provider of social services offering 

individualized care with educational and behavioral health program in the community locations. 

Qualifi ed candidates are invited to apply online: 

WWW.YCS.ORG 

YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Action Employer 

PT’s • OT’s • ST’s 

Home Care • Per Diem 

GREAT PAY 

Afternoon visits in Brooklyn, Queens 

Manhattan, & Long Island 

You Choose Your Location! 

IMMEDIATE HIRE! 

able 

health care 

PHYSIATRISTS 

No Weekends or late shifts 

NYC ambulatory care centers seeks 

Physiatrists. Hospital affi liation preferred. 

Spanish speaking a plus. Full time positions 

available offering outstanding benefi ts. 

EOE M/F. Please send CV to: 

nyhealthcareers@yahoo.com 

EOE 

FAX Resume 

Attention CEO 

516-634-5329 

Bergen County 

Join our Team! 

New Grads Welcome! 

Experience Quality Care 

NOT High Patient Quotas 

EXCEL is Looking for Full-Time PTs 

Specializing in Orthopedics 

and Sports Medicine at 

Each of Our 6 Facilities Located 

in Bergen County, New Jersey. 

Hackensack / Waldwick / Oakland 

Fort Lee / Cresskill / Rutherford 

$2000 Sign-on Bonus 

Competitive Benefi ts Package 

Please fax resume to 

201-488-5787 

or e-mail Laura Ash: 

lash@exceltherapy.com 

Pediatric Physical Therapist 

Full-Time 

Seeking dynamic individual for newly 

expanded state-of-the-art private school 

(11-month program) for children ages 6-13 

with multiple disabilities. Licensing and 

school certi cation required. Please send 

or fax resume to: Patricia Procino, P.T. 

The Children’s Therapy Center- 

Upper School 

321 Prospect Street 

Midland Park, NJ 07432 

Ph: 201-612-5677 

Fax: 201-612-6706 

pprocino@thechildrenstherapycenter.org 

www.thechildrenstherapycenter.org 

ATRIUM ATRIUM AT WAYNE WAYNE 

Excellent benefits & salary, 

401k retirement, and a 

great team atmosphere. 

Currently seeking Full-time & Part-time 

PTs & PTAs 

Please contact Dave Repoli 

(973) 694-2100 

E-mail: DRepoli@atriumhealthusa.com 

Fax: (973) 305-5834 

New Jersey, New York 

Exceed Your Expectations 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Full Time 

$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! 

New Grads Welcomed! 

St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, NJ is 

an acute care teaching hospital that provides 

comprehensive family health care services 

hires only the best people in all professions. 

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for 

assessing, planning and implementing the delivery 

of care. Requirements: Must have a NJ State 

PT License, Basic Life Support (BLS). Education: 

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in PT. 

Our Physical Therapy Department consists of a 

dynamic staff of Physical Therapists and Physical 

Therapist Assistants who are active participants 

in a large multidisciplinary team. The physical 

therapist plays a vital role in the care of the postsurgical 

cardiothoracic patients, neurosurgical 

and post-wound-care patients, pulmonary patients, 

ICU and CCU patients and general medical patients. 

We offer a competitive salary and excellent 

benefits including: Health Insurance, Tuition 

Remittance, 403(b) Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, 

Other Incentives, Employee Referral Bonus, Free 

Secure Parking. 

Per Diem Positions Available! 

All qualified interested candidates please forward 

or fax resumes to Attn: Leora Washington, 

Employment Manager, 601 Hamilton Avenue, 

Trenton, NJ 08629. Email: Lwashington@ 

stfrancismedical.org, Fax: 609-599-6257. EOE 

Visit us at 

www.stfrancismedical.com. 

Crest Physical Therapy 

Growing Corporately Owned Physical Therapy Practice 

(Orthopedic/Vestibular/Balance/Hand/Aquatic Specialties) 

Looking for Physical Therapists for our Whiting NJ location. Also, 

looking for a Per Diem physical and occupational therapist in our 

other locations. 

Full-time/Part-time. New Grads encouraged to apply. 

PTs, CHT (OT, PT, and PTA) 

To join our experienced and highly motivated team of PTs and OTs. 

Crest has multiple locations in the Red Bank, West Long Branch, 

Whiting, Toms River, Wall and Manasquan, New Jersey area, with 

new offi ces opening in Ocean County and North Jersey. The present 

position is for a Physical Therapist who can work independently and 

is self-motivated for our Whiting offi ce. Strong clinical manual skills 

are a plus. Vestibular experience is also an asset in this environment. 

We offer a competitive salary, a retirement plan, medical/dental 

benefi ts, generous paid time off, continuing education reimbursement, 

and a quarterly incentive program. 

For consideration, please e-mail your CV/Resume to: 

ccurtis@crestphysicaltherapy.com 

Dr. Charles Curtis MS, PT, DPT, Cert MDT 

(732) 759-8358 

Fax (732) 759-8478 

CarePlus Rehab LLC 

Partnership Opportunities available for NJ Licensed Physical 

Therapists in our outpatient geriatric rehab clinics in northern 

and central New Jersey. Enjoy all the benefi ts of owning a business 

without any hassles of running a business. Set your own 

schedule, be your own boss, and work independently. Attractive 

terms. Long term commitment preferred. DIRECT HIRES ONLY. 

Please send your resume to: resume@pmk-usa.com or fax 

to 732-692-8447 for consideration. 



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Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Washington, D.C. 

years ago 

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made a 

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...your future’s calling 

On the lookout for 

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Join our team of school-based therapists 

and have a job that fi ts your life. 

Opportunities: 

• Northampton County: Part-Time PT position in 

two neighboring school districts; elementary and 

secondary caseloads. 

• Montgomery County: Part-Time position available 

in a small suburban school district. 

$1,000 referral bonus (pro-rated for part-time) 

For more information, 

e-mail candice@pts-inc.net 

call us at 610-941-7020 or visit us at 

www.pts-inc.net today to learn more! 

CALL 800.355.1088 TO 

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You set out to help people. To find a setting that 

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wanted to do all you were capable of – and more. 

That place really does exist. We promise. 


HOLY REDEEMER HOME CARE 

AND HOSPICE: 

Union County, NJ 

 

Philadelphia, PA Region: 

 

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EOE 

PHILADELPHIA PT 

NEEDED CENTER CITY 

We are seeking a 

FULL-TIME Physical Therapist 

for outpatient setting in 

CENTER CITY/PHILADELPHIA. 

Please fax resume to 

(215) 227-2739 or 

E-mail your resume to 

careers@outreachptr.com 

Theraplay, Inc. is a leading provider of childrens therapy 

services in Southeastern, PA. Current openings at our 

pediatric outpatient centers, school services and EI departments, 

with locations in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and 

Montgomery Counties. Named a “Top 25 Small Company 

for Working Moms”. 

Contact Amanda Ryan, Recruiting Mgr. (610) 436-3604 x27 

or aryan@theraplayinc.com for details. 

Seeking PT PHYSICAL THERAPIST 

20-24 hrs. 

Flexible hours, competitive hourly rates! 

Must be professional and be able to work 

independently. New Grads Welcome! 

PEAK PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY 

Fax resume to: (201) 997-2087 

or email jmac082969@verizon.net 



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Stronger 

... Every Day 

Kessler Rehabilitation Center 

seeks talented, motivated and energetic 

PHYSICAL 

THERAPISTS 

Join the team at one 

of our more than 

80 outpatient centers 

in New Jersey. 

There’s one that’s 

right for you! 

• Sign-on 

Bonus Available 

• Continuing Ed 

• Tuition 

Reimbursement 

• Loan Forgiveness 

Please contact our Recruiter 

Jennifer Taft at 610-992-7209 

jtaft@selectmedicalcorp.com 

www.kessler-pt.com 


A Dynamic Program for Dynamic Therapists 

Private School in Yonkers, NY serving Children with 

Special Needs ages 3-21 years old seeks FT/PT Licensed 

PT/PTA. Great Vacation/Benefi t Package, Competitive 

Salary. NO RECRUITERS or AGENCIES, PLS. 

Please contact Sylvia Arrington 

(914) 376-4300 ext. 106 

E-mail: 

EOE 

jobs@westchesterschool.org 

Glengariff Health Care Center 

PT • PTA • OTR • COTA 

Glengariff is a 262-Bed SNF on the North Shore 

of Nassau County. Candidates will be working 

with LTC residents as well as subacute patients 

in our newly renovated, 4,000 sq ft., state-of- 

the-art gym. New grads welcome. Competitive 

salary and benefi ts package. Fax resume to 

attn. to: Director of Rehab (516) 759-0267. 

UPPER SOUTH ATLANTIC 

Lab School of Washington 

Part-time PT wanted for 2012 School Year 

• Supportive Staff 

• Great Interdisciplinary team 

• Flexible Scheduling 

• Hourly Rate 

• Must be DC Licensed 

Fax resume to 202-454-2291 

or e-mail christine.chang@labschool.org

Dedicated to professionals 

who are dedicated to children. 

Outpatient Therapy 

Services Manager 

Newark, DE 

As one of the nation’s premier 

pediatric health care systems, 

Nemours provides world-class 

clinical care in four states: 

Delaware, Florida, New Jersey 

and Pennsylvania. Opportunity to manage 

multiple disciplines in a newly constructed 

pediatric therapy clinic. Large open gym space 

and individual rooms for a variety of treatment 

interventions. State-of-the-art equipment and a 

fully electronic medical record system. Access 

to hospital resources and management team 

mentoring. Position is 50% management and 

50% clinical. 

Requirements: 

 

preferred 

 

required 

Submit your resume: 

nemourscareers.com/jobs/41483/ 

Learn more about our Therapeutic & 

Rehabilitative Services Department: 

nemourscareers.com/therapy 

Nemours is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

© 2012. The Nemours Foundation. Nemours is a registered trademark of the Nemours Foundation. DAV 6.12 867959 

PEDIATRIC OPPORTUNITIES 

Maryland and District of Columbia 


Part-time and Full-time 

Early Intervention, School-based, 

Outpatient and Aquatic Therapy 

For information on current openings 

call Toll-Free 1-877-ASK-CARE or 

E-mail: 

careresources-hr@careresources.net 

www.careresourcesinc.com 

EOE M/F/D/V 

Losing a Limb 

In the United States alone, there are 

approximately 1.8 million people living 

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Limb Loss Amputation Center statistics. 

Physical Therapy 

Clinical Leader 

Outpatient Adult 

Washington, DC 

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is 

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Other PT opportunities include: 

PRN Physical Therapists 

(experience required) 

Wound Care – Outpatient 

Outpatient Adult – Ortho and Neuro 

Inpatient Adult – All areas 

Inpatient Pediatric 

 

georgetown-university-hospital. 

attnhr.com/jobs/t/5/ 

Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Georgia 

EOE 

Serving Prince George’s, Charles County, Anne Arundel 

County, Calvert County, & St. Mary’s County 

Physical Therapist (FT and Per Diem) 

Physical Therapy Assistant (FT and Per Diem) 

Flexible Scheduling 

$10,000 

Tuition Reimbursement 

Sign-on Bonus 

Paid Time Off 

for Full-time 

Discounted Gym Membership PTs 

Comprehensive Healthcare Package 

E-mail resumes to 

Dianawalker@southernmarylandhospital.com 

or fax to 301-856-0218 

Come join our team for a REWARDING and EXCITING 

career in Home Healthcare with the opportunity to 

travel and meet new people! 

DON’T LET YOUR FREE SUBSCRIPTION 

EXPIRE! CALL 800.355.1088 

Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem 

Pediatric Physical, Speech and 

Occupational Therapists Needed 

Bayada Pediatrics NEW Delaware Pediatric Visit 

offi ce is growing and has immediate openings 

for Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapists. 

Pediatric experience is a must and Early Intervention 

experience is a plus. At Bayada Pediatrics we 

offer competitive pay rates, benefi ts, fl exible scheduling, 

and much more! 

If you are interested in joining a dedicated 

team of professionals who believe their clients 

come fi rst, please call SherVonne Wilson at 

302-322-2300 or fax resume to 302-322-6300 

or e-mail to swilson@bayada.com. 

LOWER SOUTH ATLANTIC 

Shepherd Center 

The Art of restoring Hope, 

rebuilding Lives 

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, 

GA, specializes in the treatment 

and rehabilitation of people with 

acquired brain and spinal cord 

injuries. We are seeking experienced: 

Physical 

Therapist 

ACQUIRED 

BRAIN INJURY 

REHAB INPATIENT 

Staff Therapist, Full-Time 

For information please call 

404.350.7340 or apply online at 

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Today is the 

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rest of your career. 

Celebrate by making a bold move – to 

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we offer you a medically sophisticated and 

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grow. Our not-for-profi t three-hospital system 

is an organization driven by our values: Focus 

on Quality and Excellence, Integrity, Respect for 

the Individual, Service to Others and Teamwork. 

Here, you’ll enjoy excellent resources, a 

supportive management team and exceptional 

opportunities for career growth. We invite you to 

explore the following opportunities: 


• Outpatient Rehab – 

Raeford & Rockingham 

• Home Health – Moore County 

• Acute Care – Pinehurst 

Requires a BS, MA or Doctorate degree 

in Physical Therapy, NC PT license and 

CPR certifi cation. 


ASSISTANT 

• Home Health 

We offer an attractive compensation/benefi ts 

package and a wonderful lifestyle in the Sandhills 

region of North Carolina. The mountains, ocean, 

several universities and the metro area of Raleigh, 

Charlotte and Fayetteville are all within easy 

driving distance. To learn more, visit 

www.fi rsthealth.jobs 

EOE 

Working Together, First in Quality, First in Health. 

OUTPATIENT ORTHO. 

AT THE BEACH!! 

Full-time PT opening at MYRTLE BEACH PHYSICAL THERAPY in Carolina Forest and 

Little River areas. Strong outpatient ortho, spine rehab and lots of manual therapy opportunities. 

Spend your time with patients, gain valuable mentoring and further your career growth! Learn 

more at www.csmr.org. Send resume with references to: Catherine Sullivan, MPT 

Clemson Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (home company) 

(864) 482-0064 x20113 • Fax: (864) 482-0081 

catherine.sullivan@csmr.org 

Greenville Hospital System 

Home Health 

PTs & PTAs 

• PTs & PTAs needed for GHS 

Home Health Team 

• Sign-on Bonus for FT & PT status 

• Paid interview expenses 

• Excellent benefi ts package 

• Relocation expenses Needed Ne ed eded d ed 

GHS is South Carolina’s premier healthcare 

provider. 10,000 plus employees delivering 

high quality patient care in the Upstate. 

Apply online at www.ghscareers.org 

for immediate consideration. 

GHS proudly values diversity, 

all qualifi ed candidates are 

encouraged to apply. 

GHS is located in Greenville, SC 

ARE YOU DIRECTOR MATERIAL? Clemson Sports 

Medicine & Rehabilitation has a strong outpatient ortho. 

caseload, with active patient population and endless marketing 

opportunities! Beautiful area on Lake Keowee in 

Salem, SC, just outside of Clemson. Successful clinic with 

competitive benefi ts & salary- learn more at www.csmr.org! 

Send resume with references to: Catherine Sullivan, MPT 

Clemson Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (home company) 

(846) 482-0064, x20113 • fax (864) 482-0081 

catherine.sullivan@csmr.org 

LAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS, FLORIDA 

is seeking to direct hire 1 full-time Physical Therapist for the 2012- 

2013 School Year. Must have BS or MS degree from an accredited Physical 

Therapist Program/Institute. Florida licensure required. Pediatric and/or 

school experience preferred. Competitive Salary and Benefi ts. 

Contact the Exceptional Student Education Department 

for details at 352-253-6610. Lake County Schools 

Tavares, FL 32778 

SPORTS PLUS PHYSICAL THERAPY 

Purely Outpatient Orthopaedics! 

Full-Time PTs and PTAs needed in strong outpatient ortho and sports medicine 

settings, including: • Aiken, SC (PT) • Myrtle Beach, SC (PT) • Columbia, SC (PT) 

• Irmo, SC (PRN PTA) • Clemson, SC (Neuro. PTA) • Gastonia, NC (PTA) 

Contact Catherine Sullivan, 

MPT CLEMSON SPORTS MEDICINE & REHABILITATION 

(864) 482-0064, x20113 • catherine.sullivan@csmr.org 

www.csmr.org 

Carolina Therapy Services 

PT/OT/SLP: Opportunities in Laurinburg 

and Morehead City, NC. 

Management Opportunities Available! 

SIGN-ON BONUS OR RELOCATION PACKAGE $3,000-$5,000 

Competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Continuing education assistance 

with opportunities for professional growth. 

Call 866-388-9776 or Fax: 866-388-9779 

markw@carolinatherapy.net 

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New Grads Welcome! 


needed in the Upstate SC area which was 

recently named #4 on the “Top 100 places to live.” 

• Since 2007 and annually, Member of HomeCare Elite 

for quality and fi nancial performance. 

• 2011 Home Care Compare - Superior in public 

outcome measures 

• TOP 500 Medicare Certifi ed Home Health Provider 

in the country 

We offer laptop computers, Total Joint Program, 

Orthopedics/Rehab Specialty, Flexible Schedule 

1-800-439-4590 

www.interimhealthcare.com 

PACIFIC 

Over 30 Years of Extraordinary 

Home Health Care 

Physical Therapist Opportunities 

FT Outpatient 

FT HH 

Join our dedicated, knowledgeable and 

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mentors and teammates. 

888-890-8301, ext. 1 

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kmcrecruiters@peacehealth.org 

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EOE

EAST SOUTH CENTRAL 


Northport Rehab Therapy Services 

Northport Medical Center, Northport, Alabama 

Therapists 

Experienced and new graduate employment opportunities 

available. Clinical scope of services includes patient 

populations from pediatric to geriatric. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Physical 

Northport Rehab Therapy Services 

Northport Medical Center, Northport, Alabama 

Experienced and new graduate employment 

opportunities available. Clinical scope of 

services includes patient populations from 

pediatric to geriatric. 

Minimum Qualifi cations: 

•Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy 

and/or Occupational Therapy. 

•Maintains active status with license in 

good standing with the state board of 

education or licensing agency. 

•CPR certifi ed. 

For more information regarding these 

Physical Therapist positions currently 

available with DCH Health System and to 

apply online, visit the DCH website: 

www.dchsystem.com 

DCH offers you 

•Competitive Pay and Benefi ts 

•Opportunities for New Graduates 

DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 

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WEST SOUTH CENTRAL 

Rehab Synergies needs 

a Therapist Like You! 

• Are you looking for your next challenge at work? 

• Are you looking for an employer that encourages 

your professional growth and off ers a 

$750/annual CEU allowance? 

• Are you looking for a great job and great employer? 

Th is opportunity has both, 

Candidates Inquires/Privacy is guaranteed! 

We are currently seeking Full-time, Part-time and 

PRN professionals for the following locations: 

Dallas/Fort Worth • Houston • East Texas • El Paso 

San Antonio • McAllen • Lubbock • Wichita Falls 

Rehab Synergies is an In-House Th erapy Provider 

of Th erapy Services to 39 Centers in Texas. We are 

ramping up for major growth in the years ahead, 

central to our strategy is a signifi cant expansion of 

the Rehabilitation Department. 

resumes@RehabSynergies.com 

www.rehabsynergies.com 

1-877-503-4552 

Fax: 817-633-6285 


Region 10 Education Service Center 

seeks TX licensed PT to serve public school 

students in counties around Dallas. Competitive 

Full-time Salary, Benefits, School Holidays 

196 Work Days with Summers Off! 

972-348-1580 • kitra.gray@region10.org 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We Invest in You 

Contact Interface Rehab, LLC. 


and PTAs 

Visit www.interfacerehab.com 

View both our full-time and per diem positions in 

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out our "Platinum Benefi ts" that includes Unlimited 

"Hands On" Continuing Education. * Conditions Apply 

Contact: 

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PT: Julie Lopez 714-646-8301 

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Physical Therapist-Outpatient Orthopedics 

Liberty Physical Therapy and Sports Performance in 

Redding, CA is currently looking for an energetic and motivated 

PT for their outpatient orthopedic clinic. Incredible opportunity 

for someone to join a busy, state of the art outpatient 

practice with an exciting caseload and unlimited opportunity 

for growth and advancement. Full-time. Great work environment. 

Excellent salary plus full benefi ts and bonus. Please E-mail 

vlampert@acare.us or fax 877-885-6777 

Physical Therapy Director 

Beaver Medical Group in Redlands, CA seeks a 

dynamic, motivated and experienced PT Director for their 

busy outpatient physical therapy practice. This is an exciting 

opportunity to work with and lead a dedicated team of professionals 

who pride themselves on excellence in patient 

care. Great work environment. Unlimited career growth 

potential. Excellent salary plus bonus and full benefi ts. 

E-mail vlampert@acare.us or fax 877-885-6777. 

LIFE & CAREER BALANCE • COMPETITIVE SALARY • FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE 

BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY 

Are you ready to reach your full potential? 

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For a limited time we are offering dedicated part-time and full-time schedules. 

This includes weekends only and after hours. 

To speak with your recruiter, contact Donna Sanchez at dsanchez@accentcare.com 

or fax your resume to 972-692-0530. 

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• Improved efficiency of gait 

training in neurological patients. 

• Robotic therapy allows high 

intensive training even in early 

stages of rehabilitation. 

• Individually adjustable 

exoskeleton ensures a most 

physiologic gait pattern with 

essential sensory feedback. 

• Assist-as-needed support 

enables training beyond present 

capabilities. 

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Performance Feedback 

exercises increase patient’s 

participation. 

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