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contents ADVANCE FoR PHYsICAl tHERAPY & REHAB MEDICINE 

Vol. 

[CoVER stoRY] 

12 Running Right 

A speedy recovery for runners, like all 

athletes, is paramount. This fact underscores 

the need to appropriately identify 

the nature of the problem from a biomechanical 

standpoint and everything contributing 

to it. Beyond the specific injury, 

adjacent structures need to be assessed 

and treated. Patient education about 

factors such as training routines, early 

injury recognition, footwear and overall 

conditioning needs to be a substantial 

part of any treatment plan. This will 

minimize recovery time and maximize 

efforts for preventing future running 

injuries. (Kyle Kielinski) 

[FEAtuRED ARtIClEs] 

16 Mechanics of Foot Drop Conditions 

Foot drop refers to the downward point 

of toes from a plantar flexed ankle resulting 

from weakness or contracture around 

the ankle joint. Management of foot drop 

focuses on limiting the impact on gait and 

preventing damage to the bones and soft 

tissue of the foot. Another goal is decreasing 

the risk of falls. This is accomplished using 

an exercise program and orthotics. 


20 Lasers: Photobiology 

and Living Tissue 

Photobiology is the study of how light 

interacts with living tissue. Light interacts 

with the cells in our retinas and skin, and 

we now know that it can interact in positive 

ways with every cell. While surgical 

lasers are now commonplace in the U.S. 

medical community, low-level therapeutic 

lasers are a distinctly different tool. 

Scientists are developing a picture of how 

low-level lasers work on tissues. 

23 | No. 16 | August 6, 2012 

28 Aquatics: Confidence for 

Patients With Brain Injury 

Aquatic therapy has roots dating back 

to the days of the Grecian empire. 

Hippocrates applied water healing techniques, 

finding its properties ideal for 

patients who had difficulty exercising on 

land. Water’s resistance qualities helped 

orthopedic patients improve flexibility, 

strength and muscle tone. These principles 

apply to treating patients with acquired 

brain injuries.

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[MORe ARTiCleS] 

9 Management Focus: 

Handling an Audit 

24 Back Pain: An Epidemic? 

26 Infection Control 

in Acute Settings 

33 Our Annual CE Directory 

[DePARTMeNTS] 

7 State by State/Ad Index 

8 Editor’s Note 

46 Classified Marketplace 

47 Classified Employment 

Opportunities 

59 ADVANCE Healthcare Shop 

[COMiNG SOON] 

Being a physical therapist on the ATP World 

Tour is full of exciting challenges. Players 

want to play, period. Forget the hurt, forget 

the injury—they are ready to complete. Clay 

Sniteman, MSPT, ATC, owner of Sundance 

Physical Therapy in Ogden, UT, has also 

worked part-time for the Association of 

Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour since 

2003. Sniteman travels to about 20 events per 

year, treating the top tennis players in the 

world on-site before, during and after their 

matches. He writes about his experiences on 

the tour, types of injuries he treats and what 

it’s like to work behind the scenes at fabled 

events like Wimbledon. 

[MUlTiMeDiA] 

CoNQueriNg The 

ChesAPeAke 

Man without limbs competes in a 4.4-mile 

swim in the Chesapeake Bay. 

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when searching for a higher-level position. 

liFe oF A PTA 

what Matters Most 

A trusted colleague reminds Allison 

of the most important attribute any 

skilled therapist can possess. 

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California 

state PT group Accuses Assemblymember 

of Massive waste of Taxpayer dollars 

[stAtE BY stAtE] 

In a statement released July 9 to hundreds of media outlets, following 

the disclosure of the results of a state audit of the California Physical 

Therapy Board (PTBC) requested by Assemblymember Mary 

Hayashi on Aug. 24, 2011, the California Physical Therapist Private 

Practice Group (CA PPG) criticized Hayashi for “abusing her power 

and misusing public funds.” 

According to PRWeb, in a letter posted on Hayashi’s website and 

in testimony presented in front of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee 

(JLAC), she accused the PTBC of coordinating unethical activities 

with the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) and 

unfairly investigating complaints against physical therapists who 

were allegedly employed by medical corporations—illegally. Just 

two months earlier, a Hayashi-authored bill, AB 783, was dismissed 

in the Senate, which would have legalized physician self referralfor-profit 

in the form of physician-owned physical therapy clinics. 

Dr. David Straight, physical therapist and chair of the CA PPG, 

stated, “It’s shameful that Ms. Hayashi again overstepped her 

bounds and persuaded the JLAC to investigate the PTBC at the cost 

of $200,000 to taxpayers, despite her lack of evidence to back her 

claims of wrongdoing.” 

During the hearing, and in an NBC 4 LA article after the hearing, 

Paul Gaspar, DPT, a spokesperson for CA PPG, referred to the audit 

request as a sham and fishing expedition. More recently, on June 26, 

2012, the State Auditor’s office released the results of the Hayashirequested 

audit of the PTBC. According to Dr. Gaspar, “The auditor’s 

results proved there was absolutely no merit to any of Assemblymember 

Hayashi’s baseless accusations against the PTBC. In the 

opinion of many citizens, this was a power play by Hayashi to curtail 

the PTBC investigation of the two percent of physical therapists 

working illegally for California Medical Association physicians—her 

wealthy campaign donors.” n 

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in 1976 as a local awareness 

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people on the value of 

rehabilitation. The concept 

spread to healthcare facilities across the country, 

and in 1990 they banded together to secure a 

Presidential declaration of the third week in 

September as National Rehabilitation Week. 

This year, ADVANCE for Physical Therapy 

& Rehab Medicine, along with our sister publications 

ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy 

Practitioners and ADVANCE for Speech-Language 

Pathologists & Audiologists, are joining to bring 

you ADVANCE’s first annual National Rehabilitation 

Week Celebration, Sept. 16-22! 

We want to recognize those who make rehabilitation 

the powerful tool it is in improving 

function! PT, OT and speech therapy don’t exist 

in silos in the real healthcare world—multidisciplinary 

and collaborative care is, indeed, 

the gold standard in most rehab settings. To 

acknowledge that collaboration, our Rehab 

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teams that exemplify teamwork in rehab. 

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include members of other disciplines, but the 

majority of the team must be rehab therapists. 

Submissions should be no longer than 500 

words, and should focus on teamwork, collaboration, 

communication and/or other facets 

of care provision that take advantage of the 

strengths of each profession/team member. 

Team members as well as managers and 

employers may submit entries for the team. 

One submission per team only. Entries must 

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of the facility in the text of your essay. 

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photographs are not required to participate. 

The deadline for submissions is Aug. 31, 2012. 

Celebrating Rehab Week 

In September we will launch our National 

Rehab Week Celebration site, which will offer 

tips on celebrating Rehab Week, cards and certificates 

you can send to colleagues, and articles 

on multidisciplinary care from the ADVANCE 

archives. On Sept. 16, as National Rehab Week 

begins, we will publish on our site the profiles 

of every team that has submitted an entry. PTs, 

OTs and speech therapists across the country 

will be able to read stories of teamwork by 

their peers that have made a positive impact 

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be reached at jglomstad@advanceweb.com 

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HIPAA Privacy and RoI: 

the Adventure Continues 

A good foundation for privacy/security is 

just the beginning in avoiding audits 

By rita Bowen, MA rhiA, ChiPs, ssgB 

mation unconstrained by physical 

boundaries. Healthcare organizations 

now live in a virtual world, and 

HIM professionals must provide privacy leadership 

across the institution and beyond. 

Although it is easy for us to succumb to tunnel 

vision, paying attention only to that which 

is perceived to be in our realm, our responsibilities 

for patient privacy go further-much 

further. Our vision must expand to encompass 

a complete data governance policy for 

the entire organization. 

We’ll provide the remainder of a complete 

ROI checklist and discuss three critical areas 

within an organization-wide privacy and 

security policy where HIM professionals can 

lend an important hand: PHI location and 

JEFFREy lEESER Technology has made patient infor- 

data classification audits, understanding 

privacy and security laws and establishing a 

global encryption policy. 

ROI Checklist Continued 

Before we try to influence the privacy of the 

rest of the institution, we need assurance that 

our own house is in order. The ROI process is 

your best place to start. These checklist items 

are general and not all-inclusive. You must 

tailor them to your specific needs and situation. 

That being said, all of them need to be 

implemented to some extent. 

• Policy/procedures for chart pulls if you are 

in a paper or hybrid environment; 

• Principles for patient identity controls and 

patient look-up if you are totally electronic; 

• Mail opened and logged—same day; 

[MANAgEMENt FoCus] 

• Information maintained in secure/private 

manner on desks; 

• If material is printed—disposal is made 

within shred-bins; 

• Are shred bins locked prior to shredding; 

• Scanned document validation of patient ID 

and second identifier; 

• EHR validation of patient ID and second 

identifier; 

• Processing of subpoenas observed—standards 

met; 

• Knowledge of who to report MPI issues to; 

• Employees can verbalize understanding of 

privacy standards. 

Be sure to document all processes, training 

and validation. This is important should you 

ever need to show that all these steps have 

been taken. Validation of your efforts is the 

best way to minimize any penalties, fines or 

investigations should a breach occur. Good 

faith best efforts go a long way and are proof 

that everyone was doing their part should the 

inevitable occur. 

Beyond Checklist 101 

A good foundation for privacy/security is just 

the beginning of the process. There is a need 

for considerably more broad work to be done 

to create a complete data governance program, 

as mentioned in the beginning of this article. 

More advanced efforts may be the purview of 

management, but those efforts must translate 

to action. Three areas of concern that HIM 

directors should participate in or lead are: 

• PHI location and data classification audit; 

• Federal/state privacy and security law 

analysis; 

• Global encryption policy. 

Where Is It? 

It is amazing the number of places you can 

find PHI. Ask IT, the business office, case management, 

utilization review and all clinical 

areas where PHI resides, and you will have 

a good starting point for defining the world 

of privacy. After compiling your list, walk 

around and classify the type of data. Then 

you should work with IT to verify the list. 

You will often find areas that are overlooked 

such as unattended computer terminals and 


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sticky notes with patient information stuck 

everywhere. You also may find areas of PHI 

that are not on anybody’s radar screen such 

as discarded documents in ancillary departments 

or stacks of charts left unattended. 

Lastly, business associates (BA) need 

to be contractually obligated to adhere 

to HIPAA compliant privacy and security 

policies and procedure. Any PHI that 

leaves your organization with a BA, paper 

or electronic, must be covered. Your BAs 

also should be subject to your “trust but 

verify” school of thought. 

Which Rule Do We Adhere To? 

State and federal privacy and security laws 

exist, and HIM professionals should understand 

both. Adhere to the most stringent policies 

in cases where they differ. 

It comes as no surprise that in some cases 

state and federal law contradict each other. 

You need to know where these conflicts are 

and present them to your legal counsel for 

clarification on how to proceed is that instance. 


To Encrypt or Not To Encrypt 

That is the question. The law does not mandate 

encryption. Yet we believe it is on the 

way. We suggest you go beyond and above the 

law with encryption by establishing a global 

encryption policy for your organization. 

The majority of large breaches involved 

theft of an unencrypted device, hard drive 

or other electronic media. Simple, inexpensive 

encryption would have saved the day in 

many of these breaches. Yes, it is a bit of work 

and does incur an added expense. However, 

the cost of encryption has dropped steadily 

while the cost of breach has risen considerably. 

This better justifies the cost/benefit of 

encryption. 

For example, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee 

just settled for a $1.5 million penalty in 

a large breach that involved unsecured physical 

facilities and unencrypted computer hard 

drives. It was stated by Computerworld that 

BCBS spent nearly $17 million in investigation, 

notification and protection efforts. Encrypting 

the data and locking down access seems like 

a much more cost- effective solution. 

Finally, it is important for HIM professionals 

to remember that if a breach occurs by an 

HIM business associate (e.g., record auditor, 

outsourced transcription or coding services 

provider) your organization is held responsible 

and must bear the brunt of the cost and 

reputational harm. 

So as you can see through this article and 

the CMS “wall of shame,” our realm is really 

much larger than it looks. HIM responsibilities 

to help protect patient information extend 

across the entire galaxy of data governance. 

Data governance is a whole new world for 

HIM professionals. n 

Rita Bowen is senior vice president of HIM and 

privacy officer, Health Port, Alpharetta, GA. 


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MediCAre Advisor 

Proper use of Modifiers 

By Pauline M. Franko, PT, CEEAA 

QuesTioN: Must a 59 modifier be used every 

time when billing 97140 and 97124 together? 

ANswer: the 59 modifier is used as part of the 

Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) to identify that 

the practitioner provided “distinct procedural 

services” when 2 CPt codes listed as part of the 

CCI edits are performed by the same practitioner 

on the same day. Recently, CMs merged the 

2 listing of the edits, the Column 1/ Column 

2 correct coding edits and Mutually exclusive 

coding combinations into 1 integrated system. 

the CCI edits were initially designed to prevent 

unbundling of services, believing that one 

CPt code was actually part of a more comprehensive 

code and therefore, the practitioner 

was already getting reimbursed for the lesser 

service with the comprehensive code. the 

system did allow for use of the 59 modifier 

when the documentation supported that the 

2 codes billed were distinctly different from 

one another. 

Based on that explanation, the CPt code 

97140 describes the use of manual therapy 

procedures, including techniques of mobilization/manipulation, 

manual lymphatic drainage 

and manual tractions. when billed, the 

documentation should clearly describe the 

specific techniques used along with the body 

part treated. CPt code 97124 describes the use 

of massage including effleurage, petrissage 

and/or tapotement (i.e., stroking, compression, 

percussion). Again, to bill this code, the documentation 

should support the use of massage 

for the condition being treated, identify the 

techniques used and the body part treated. 

If this is done, then the 59 modifier is added 

to the code to indicate that the CCI edits are 

being used and the contractor should pay for 

the lesser code. 

By adding the 59 modifier to the claim, the 

practitioner is attesting that there is documentation 

in the medical record supporting 

the two codes. However, if these services are 

provided on different days, then the modifier 

is not required. n 


disclaimer: The answers provide are based on 

Medicare guidelines for what is payable under 

the Medicare Part A and Part B Benefit. As 

always, the provider should be aware of the 

other regulations that might supersede the 

Medicare payment guidelines such as the state 

Practice Act and the state Administrative Code. 

in any scenario, the practitioner must go with 

the most stringent requirement in order to be 

compliant. The information provided is current 

as of the time of publication. 

Pauline M. Franko is owner of Encompass 

Consulting & Education, LLC based in Tamarac, 

FL. The company specializes in Medicare 

Seminars and Webcasts as well as Consulting 

and Compliance Training. To learn more visit 

www.encompassmedicare.com. The company’s 

“Direction on Demand” service specializes in 

providing the rehabilitation professional with 

a clear, easy way to understand how to provide 

Medicare compliant services to their patients in 

the SNF and outpatient settings. Contact the 

author through the Encompass website or by 

phone at 954-720-4087. 


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[CoVER stoRY] 

ruNNiNg righT 

how To ideNTiFY ANd TreAT ruNNiNg 

iNJuries For loNg-TerM PosiTive ouTCoMes 

BY BreNdAN CArMAN, PT, MPT, ATC 


The key is to ensure a 

properly fitted sneaker 

that has enough support 

to reduce the possibility for 

tendon and ligament strain.

over the years, I have consulted and 

treated hundreds of runners, from 

average joggers to marathoners, 

professional athletes and high 

school athletes. Foot and ankle 

injuries, including plantar fasciitis, 

Achilles tendonitis, fibularis 

tendonitis and posterior tibialis 

strain are the most common we see among this population. 

Treatment for these types of injuries presents 

additional challenges when dealing with runners given 

the nature of their injuries, typically chronic/overuse 

type injuries, and the typical runner’s propensity for 

training “through the pain.” 

A speedy recovery for runners, like all athletes, is 

paramount. This fact underscores the need as a clinician 

to appropriately identify the nature of the problem from 

a biomechanical standpoint and everything contributing 

to it, and then implement a treatment approach 

addressing what’s been identified through our evaluation 

as comprehensively as possible. 

With treating foot and ankle injuries, it is easy to 

develop tunnel vision, focusing too narrowly on the 

affected tissues and not adequately considering the big 

picture. Beyond the specific injury, adjacent structures 

need to be assessed and treated for their potential role 

in the cardinal complaints. In addition, patient education 

about factors such as training routines, early injury 

recognition, footwear and overall conditioning needs 

to be a substantial part of any treatment plan. This will 

minimize recovery time and maximize efforts for prevention 

of future occurrences. 

So how do we satisfy optimal rehabilitation time 

and long-term success? We think the key is to use a 

comprehensive yet straightforward plan that balances 

a combination of manual techniques, varied exercises 

for different purposes and extensive patient education 

about the injury, normal and abnormal physiological 

responses, and strategies to avoid injury in the future. 

Localized Treatment 

As with any injury, managing symptoms and promoting 

tissue healing is initially the primary focus. There 

is a wide variety of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques 

and modalities that can be employed to assist 

the body’s ability to heal. Balancing all of these options 

has proven a key factor for success in my experience. 

The most common modalities we utilize include various 

forms of heat or ice, and educating patients about 

when to use either is important. It is also significant to 

avoid the habit of “icing after every treatment” or using 

heat before every treatment. Consider exactly what the 

desired treatment and tissue response is and apply the 

modality (or not) that best aids in that effort. 

[CoVER stoRY] 

Manual techniques: Manual techniques including 

joint mobilization and stretching, traditional soft-tissue 

manipulation and IASTM (instrument-assisted softtissue 

mobilization) can improve circulation, tissue 

remodeling and joint mobility, as well as modulate 

pain. Plantar fasciitis and tendonitis injuries tend to 

respond particularly well to the appropriately implemented 

manual techniques. 

Therapeutic exercise: I have also had excellent success 

treating these types of injuries with therapeutic 

exercises that focus on joint and soft-tissue conditioning. 

This involves prescribing exercises that promote 

ROM, healthy blood flow and oxygenation of tissues, 

along with joint lubrication, below a threshold that 

exacerbates the inflammatory response when dealing 

in the more acute phases of injury. Using very light 

resistance with high repetitions (i.e., three sets of 30 for 

each exercise) helps promote healing but it is imperative 


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that patients adhere to the prescribed number 

of exercises and not exceed the threshold 

that will exacerbate their condition. Once 

out of the acute phase, more traditional 

PREs become the focus to promote localized 

strengthening and neuromuscular control. 

Therapeutic taping: A growing trend over 

the recent past is the use of elastic therapeutic 

tape, which has been made popular 

by professional athletes from all the major 

sports and Olympians. Therapeutic taping 

is used to augment traditional physical 

therapy in an effort to help relieve pain and 

sore muscles, enhance function and facilitate 

the healing process. 

Therapeutic tape is a lightweight, “breathable” 

elastic tape with a long-lasting adhesive 

that is extremely durable. One theory 

is that the tape helps support muscles and 

improve the stability of joints that are in a 

particularly weakened state from overuse/ 

strain or injury. It is also said that the elastic 

composition of the tape enables “lifting” 

of the skin at the injured site, resulting in 

INCREASED PERFORMANCE 

increased blood flow and a reduction in the 

perception of pain. In these ways, elastic 

therapeutic tape may help to speed healing 

and rehabilitation. 

The application and positioning of the 

tape is key. Depending on the type of strain 

or injury involved, the tape may be used to 

limit or promote movement. This modality, 

when used and applied correctly, has been 

reported to help runners reach their therapeutic 

goals in a timelier manner. 

Kinetic chain and muscle imbalance: The fundamental 

problem we see with the majority 

of our runners and their associated foot and 

ankle injuries involves muscle imbalance/ 

weakness beyond the lower leg itself. It is 

important to establish a strengthening program 

that addresses potential weakness 

in the trunk, hip and upper-thigh muscles, 

using functional movement patterns promoting 

synergy for neuromuscular control. Reinforce 

the basic concept: Control and stability 

of a distal extremity requires strength and 

stability proximally. 

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Educating the Patient 

Patient education begins from the first time 

I consult with a new client and is interwoven 

into every visit through the patient’s 

discharge from skilled services. Initially, 

the process should focus on teaching a new 

patient about his injury, what treatment will 

be provided, what the goals and expected 

outcomes of treatment are, and what the 

patient’s role will be. From there, education 

shifts to more global factors that are 

contributing to the current condition and 

how to manage those factors. Lastly, each 

patient needs to have a good understanding 

of how he can prevent future problems 

through proper training and compliance 

with an ongoing self-management program. 

The body’s response: It is easy to make 

assumptions that runners, given their dedication 

to a fitness-related activity, are educated 

about their own bodies and how they 

respond to training. While this may be true 

for some, I have found that the vast majority 

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[Foot DRoP] 

Positive steps 

Understanding the mechanics of foot drop conditions 

guides the way to more effective treatment 

By Toni Patt, dPT 

Foot drop refers to the downward point 

of toes from a plantar-flexed ankle, 

resulting from weakness or contracture 

around the ankle joint. In the language 

of the ICD it is an impairment of body structure 

that influences activities and participation. 

Causes of foot drop include a spinal cord injury, 

cerebral palsy, an acquired brain injury such 

as a traumatic brain injury or stroke, injury to 

tendons or muscles, or a peripheral nerve injury. 

The dropped foot results from weakness of 

the tibialis anterior. Often the extensor digitorum 

longus and extensor hallucis longus are 

involved. Involvement of the invertors and 

evertors results in an equus appearance of the 

foot. The consequence is difficulty clearing the 

involved foot during swing phase. 

In normal gait, the swing foot moves away 

from the floor following push off and clears the 

floor as the hip and knee move into extension. 

The foot moves into full dorsiflexion and the 

hip flexes forward. It remains in dorsiflexion as 

the heel moves toward the floor for heel strike. 

In the contralateral limb, the forefoot lowers 

to the ground following heel contact. The tibia 

moves forward over the stationary foot via 


The author demonstrates a treatment 

technique for a patient with foot drop. 

the heel rocker. As the foot continues 

to move forward, the heel rises off the 

floor while the ankle plantar flexes and 

the toes extend for push off. 

When the foot remains in a plantarflexed 

position, gait mechanics are 

affected. The most noticeable changes 

are a shortened stride length, decreased 

gait velocity, decreased stability and 

decreased shock absorption at the knee. 

Compensatory Movement 

With drop foot, forefoot or toe contact 

occurs instead of heel strike. Following 

contact the foot immediately goes into 

flat foot, causing the knee to hyperextend. 

This prevents the rocker system of 

the foot to function as the tibia moves 

forward. Instead of a smooth motion, 

the tibia is only able to move through available 

passive range of motion (ROM). Limb advancement 

is abridged, resulting in shortened stance 

duration. Heel off occurs once tibial movement 

halts. The foot is able to move into position for 

push off, but weak or absent toe extensors limit 

the amount of force generated. Sometimes forward 

trunk lean occurs to assist with moving 

the leg forward over the foot. 

When the limb is in swing phase, toe clearance 

is impaired. In mild cases the toes may 

clear the floor but with little or no room to 

spare. In severe cases the toes and forefoot 

can drag along the floor. In order to compensate, 

gait deviations develop to assist with 

clearance of the foot. Compensations at the 

hip include exaggerated flexion or circumduction. 

The trunk will lean laterally away from 

the affected leg and may be accompanied by 

hip vaulting. The purpose of these deviations 

is to increase the amount of space between the 

foot and the toes. 

A secondary effect of foot drop is increased 

energy expenditure for gait. Normal gait follows 

a pendulum pattern in which energy 

is transferred from limb to limb at heel 

strike. Combined with effective use of gravity, 

minimal energy is exerted to walk. When 

gait mechanics are altered, there is increased 

muscular activity. Instead of relying on the 

transference of energy, the body must generate 

the energy necessary to move forward and 

control balance. The increased energy demand 

can limit endurance and increase the potential 

for falls. 

Management of foot drop focuses on minimizing 

further loss of ROM, limiting the impact 

on gait, and preventing damage to the bones 

and soft tissue of the foot. A secondary goal is 

decreasing the risk of falls. Depending on the 

cause, this is accomplished by development of 

an exercise program and orthotics. Functional 

electrical stimulation (FES) and neuroprotheses 

have also been effective. 

In cases where foot drop is the result of a 

peripheral nerve injury, a solid plastic anklefoot 

orthosis (AFO) is used. The purpose is to 

prevent damage to the foot and maintain ROM 

while the nerve regenerates. No movement is 

permitted at the ankle. Strengthening exercises 

are begun once muscle function returns. Sometimes 

surgery is required to repair or relocate 

damaged nerves. 

Treatment following a neuromuscular or 

acquired brain injury is more complex. In this 

case, both the underlying body impairment and 

the functional loss must be addressed. An AFO 

is used to position the foot in either neutral or 

slight dorsiflexion to assist with toe clearance. 

A built-up medial wall can be used to control 

an equus deformity. In order to facilitate normal 

movement and positioning during transfers, 

an AFO with a hinge is used. The hinge 

allows the ankle to dorsiflex so the foot can be 

positioned beneath the patient. It also creates 

a more normal gait pattern. Dorsiflexion assist 

can be added if active dorsiflexion is present. 

Use of AFOs 

The use of an AFO can be temporary or permanent. 

If the patient develops activity ankle 

control, the AFO may eventually be discarded 

once the muscles are strong enough to function 

independently. One of the secondary consequences 

of foot drop is shortening of the Achilles 

tendon. Use of an AFO along with resting 

splints can reduce the risk of contracture. 

FES can be used separately or as part of the 

AFO. It is applied to the dorsiflexors to facilitate 

activation during swing. Depending on 

the patient’s cognition and functional level, it 

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for strengthening or used during gait training. 

Activation of the stimulation can be performed 

manually by the therapist or via a heel switch 

in the patient’s shoe. Weight bearing through 

the heel activates the switch. 

A neuroprothesis is an FES-based orthosis. 

The stimulation facilitates dorsiflexion while 

the prosthesis is worn. The stimulation is provided 

via surface electrodes over the muscle 

belly of the tibialis anterior. The result is a lifting 

of the toes as weight comes off the heel. The lift 

is maintained during swing phase. As weight 

moves onto the heel, the stimulation stops firing 

and the dorsiflexors relax. The amount and 

severity of gait deviations are reduced, as is 

energy expenditure. 

Several studies are showing a relationship 

between the use of FES and neuroprotheses to 

motor learning during gait. Continued practice 

of dorsiflexion with each step facilitates 

motor learning of the action. As the patient 

continues to walk, the practice continues. 

Over time, improvement is seen even when 

not using the stimulation. 

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While AFOs can be used for almost any 

patient, FES and neuroprotheses have some 

limitations. The patient must have adequate 

cognition to understand the purpose of the 

stimulation and provide feedback about the 

intensity. Fitting a neuroprothesis can be time 

consuming. Appropriate electrode placement 

must be determined on an individual basis. 

Not everyone tolerates the sensation of electricity. 

Some people have allergic reactions to the 

electrodes. Compared to AFOs and FES alone, 

the cost is significantly greater and may not be 

covered by insurance. 

Treatment for foot drop resulting from cerebral 

palsy is different. Some children rely on 

their extensor tone for ambulation. Inhibiting 

it via an AFO would decrease their functional 

abilities. Continued growth of the child means 

AFOs must be refabricated to keep up with 

changes in structure size and shape. Tendonrelease 

surgery is sometimes performed to 

increase ROM of the ankle. Although the surgery 

is delayed as long as possible, it is often 

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resources 

Graham, J. (2010). Foot drop: Explaining the causes, 

characteristics and treatment. British Journal of Neuroscience 

Nursing, 6(4), 168-172. 

The Pathokinesology Service and the Physical Therapy 

Department of Rancho Los Amigos National 

Rehab Center. Observational gait analysis. (2001). 

Los Amigos Research and Education Institute Inc. 

Downey, CA. 

Perry, J., & Burnfield, J. (2010). Gait analysis: Normal 

and pathological function, 2nd edition. Thorofare, NJ: 

Slack Incorporated. 

Sackley, C., Disler, P., Turner-Stokes, L., Wade, D., 

Brittle, N., & Hoppitt, T. (2009). Rehabilitation interventions 

for foot drop in neuromuscular disease (review). 

The Cochrane Library. 

Toni Patt is an ADVANCE blogger based in the 

Houston area. 


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[lAsER tHERAPY] 

laser and living tissue 

The science of photobiology 

can have enduring effects 

on patients who are in pain 

By Cathy ulrich, PT, dPT 

Photobiology is the study of how light 

interacts with living tissue. While we 

have long known that light interacts 

with the cells in our retinas and skin, 

we now know that it can interact in positive 

ways with every cell in the body. 

Light from lasers has specific characteristics 

that light from other sources does not. 

While surgical lasers are now commonplace 

in the U.S. medical community, low-level 

therapeutic lasers are a distinctly different tool. 

With power outputs of 500 milliWatts or less, 

therapeutic lasers (also called soft lasers or 

cold lasers) don’t burn or cut tissue; they don’t 

even heat tissue. They work in an entirely different 

way to promote tissue healing. 

With thousands of laboratory and clinical 

studies performed and published to date, 

scientists are developing a picture of how 

low level lasers work on tissues--and often 

work so well. Cold lasers were used initially 

for skin and wound healing, mainly because 

researchers believed that the light emitted 

from a laser didn’t penetrate below the layers 

of the skin. Later studies found that lasers 


actually penetrate significantly deeper than 

the skin--as much as 4 centimeters with infrared 

lasers. 

Effects of Light Therapy on Tissue 

Among the many effects that lasers produce 

on biological tissues, below are some of the 

most important for the purposes of a physical 

therapy practice. 

Increased cellular energy. Light photons 

produced by a laser increase the production 

of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)--the basic 

energy packet of the cell. Mitochondria--organelles 

in cells that synthesize ATP--contain 

light-sensitive molecules known as porphyrins, 

which absorb laser photons and raise the 

energy level of the molecule, causing a chain 

reaction resulting in increased ATP levels by 

as much as 170 percent in some lab studies. 

This marked increase in energy boosts cells 

to reproduce, replicate proteins and function 

more efficiently. 

Improved cell membrane polarity. Injured 

or congested cells develop membranes that 

lose their efficiency to absorb nutrients and 

eliminate wastes. And cell membrane function 

affects every process of the cell, from energy 

production to enzyme reactions to protein 

synthesis. Laser light encourages the polarity 

of cell membranes to return to normal, creating 

an environment for the cells to function 

at an optimum level. 

Increased immune response. Studies show 

that low-level laser light increases the activity 

of lymphocytes as well as the proliferation of 

these cells. This increased immune response 

stimulates a localized low-grade inflammation, 

which starts the body on a path of 

healing. Inflammation is the body’s way of 

cleaning out dead or damaged tissue to make 

room for new, healthy cells. Some studies 

have shown that herpes simplex blisters (better 

known as cold sores) heal in about half 

the time when treated with a low-level laser. 

Tissue healing. While it makes sense that 

increased ATP production from therapeutic 

laser treatment helps cells reproduce, studies 

have proven that therapeutic lasers stimulate 

cell mitosis as well as fibroblast activity. 

Fibroblasts--the cells that make collagen and 

connective tissue--reproduce rapidly and get 

to work to make more collagen, strengthening 

and repairing injured areas. Tissue healing 

is enhanced with the presence of laser light. 

Blood circulation. Thermographic studies 

show that low-level lasers increase tissue temperature--not 

from the laser light, but from 

an increase in blood flow--as much as four 

degrees. Many of my clients report feeling 

warmth from the laser and I explain to them 

that this sensation is not heat from the laser 

(since there is no heat), but from the increase 

in circulation. 

Pain reduction. Both lab and clinical studies 

have documented the effects of therapeutic 

lasers on pain. In vitro studies show increased 

serotonin, beta-endorphins and acetylcholine 

levels, all of which are known to reduce pain. 

At the same time, laser light reduces bradykinins, 

chemical substances known to stimulate 

pain nerve endings. Clinical studies have 

repeatedly shown marked reduction in pain 

with the application of therapeutic lasers. 

Muscle relaxation. Clinical observations 

(including my own) show a marked reduction 

of muscle spasm with laser application. 

I’ve seen trigger points practically melt. Aside 

from their energy function, ATP molecules 

perform the vital role of releasing the actin 

and myosin protein bond in muscle so that 

the muscle can return to a relaxed state. 

When muscles are chronically contracted, 

they develop compromised circulation and 

an inability to produce enough ATP to relax. 

So increased ATP and improved circulation 

gained from the laser act together to restore 

balance in chronically contracted muscles. 

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[lAsER tHERAPY] 

Therapeutic Laser Specifications 

Specifications can help you understand how 

one laser might be expected to perform 

when compared with another. There are 

many parameters to consider. The partial 

list that follows covers some of the most 

important. These definitions are presented 

as general guidelines, and may not be scientifically 

precise. 

Wavelength. The color of the emitted light 

specified in nanometers (nm). Research has 

shown that different light colors interact with 

tissue differently. 

Specifically, lasers emitting light toward 

the infrared end of the spectrum tend to be 

better suited for treating hard tissue such as 

bone, while those emitting light in the red 

region are better suited for soft tissue such 

as muscle. 

All other things being equal, lasers in the 

infrared range will penetrate hard tissue better. 

Within a color range, there is no research 

that shows that light of one wavelength is 

more effective than another. 

For example, both 660nm and 635nm 

wavelengths are in the red region but, if 

identical in all other ways, both are equally 

effective. For example, a 660nm laser is in 

the red range, an 808nm laser is in the nearinfrared 

range, and a 904nm laser is in the 

infrared range. 

Power density. Total power output 

divided by the area illuminated by the light, 

typically specified in watts per centimeter 

squared. This is the driving power behind 

the emitted light. All other things being equal, 

lasers with higher power density levels can 

be expected to penetrate further. 

Energy output. The therapeutic effect 

delivered by the device, typically specified 

in Joules per unit of time. All other things 

being equal, lasers with higher energy output 

levels can be expected to treat more quickly 

than those with lower energy output. Knowing 

your laser’s energy output will allow you 

to plan your treatment dosage. 

For example, if you read a study that says 

“50 Joules of infrared laser light was shown to 

be effective in 90 percent of cases,” and you 

know that your infrared laser emits 10 Joules 

per minute, you will need to treat for five minutes 

to duplicate the conditions of the study. 

Laser therapy is gaining traction as a preferred 

treatment modality for clients in pain. 

And it was approved by the APTA last year 

as an effective modality. Including this treatment 

in your offerings can bring a new level 

of service to your practice. n 

resource 

Tuner, J., & Hode, L. (2010). The New Laser Therapy 

Handbook. Grangesburg, Sweden: Prima Books. 

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[BACK PAIN] 

Pain Epidemic 

Physical therapy program 

targets pain in the low-back 

and sacral region 

By greg Todd, PT, oCs, CsCs 

lumbosacral dysfunction is the number 

one musculoskeletal issue in the United 

States. The total cost of treating back 

pain has jumped 65 percent in the past 

decade, but after all the pricey treatments, many 

people are still left with an aching back and an 

increasingly empty wallet. 

More than 80 percent of people will suffer 

from back discomfort at some point in their 

lives, and as of 2008, back problems have annually 

comprised $85 billion worth of medical 

expenses in the United States. 

This epidemic has continued to put physical 

therapists in a very opportunistic position. 

Many people are looking for a way to manage 


greg Todd, PT, oCs, 

CsCs, assists a patient 

with a body blade for 

core stabilization in 

the Phase 3 lumbar 

stabilization program at 

renewal rehabilitation. 

their lumbosacral issues, 

and the physical therapy 

profession offers effective 

ways of keeping 

back problems curtailed 

to a minimum. 

Reaching Patients 

One of the advantages 

that rehab professionals 

have compared with 

other medical specialties 

is our ability to explain 

and simplify lumbosacral 

issues. I like to use 

the time during my 

initial evaluation as an 

opportunity to explain 

the anatomy and biomechanics 

of the lumbosacral 

region in detail to 

my patients. This helps 

me stage my attack on 

how to manage lumbosacral 

problems and design treatment plans 

from a therapy perspective. 

Sending the patient home with a comprehensive 

explanation of his lumbosacral condition 

is extremely important. Many times patients 

understand and are impressed with our ability 

to explain their issues, but it is fairly common 

for them to forget the explanations that 

have been given to them or lose sight of the 

goals for physical therapy. We reinforce the 

educational piece by sending out a customary 

email after the first visit, or creating a video 

explaining the patient’s condition and the 

importance of adhering to the program that 

is set forth for him. 

Patients often do not realize that the spinal 

column can be split into four different regions. 

The two lower areas are known as the lumbar 

and sacral region. The most important function 

of the spinal column is to protect the 

spinal cord. Nerve root tissue gives people 

sensations and the ability to innervate the 

muscles throughout the body. 

In the bottom regions of the spinal column, 

the lumbar spine creates a C curve. The sacral 

region creates a reverse C curve. In order to 

maintain those curves, ligamentous tissue 

keeps the spinal column in those positions. 

Ligament tissue is made up of collagen, a 

tough type of tissue, and elastin, which has 

a “rubber band” quality. If stretched too far 

and into a vulnerable position, the tissue can 

either rip or get stretched and lose its inherent 

elasticity. 

Pain begins in the low-back and sacral 

region for a few different reasons. There are 

pain receptors around the ligaments, and 

when the ligament gets stretched, the pain 

receptors get disrupted and create pain. Due 

to the ligaments being stretched, the spinal 

column becomes unstable. As a result, muscles 

that surround the spinal column start to 

tighten in an attempt to stabilize the area. This 

is known as a muscle spasm. 

There are multiple levels of ligaments that 

connect the lumbar spinal column. As these 

layers are stretched from superficial to deep 

layers, the intervertebral disc has the potential 

to be compromised, which is the tissue that is 

between each spinal bone (known as vertebra). 

Unfortunately the disc doesn’t have the 

elastic quality of ligaments, so once we start 

to stretch it, it usually rips. It is common for 

the disc to rip on the outer edges, which has 

another set of pain receptors. 

Joints in the lumbar and sacral regions can 

get irritated over time, creating irritation at 

the articulating surfaces. This can create pain 

and discomfort with activity. Due to its proximity 

to the lumbar spine, the sacral region 

is often irritated. When the lumbar spine is 

compromised due to its instability or lack of 

flexibility, there is more pressure put on the 

sacral region, which can stretch the surrounding 

ligaments and irritate the pain receptors 

surrounding those ligaments. 

Goals for Treatment 

Treatment for correcting lumbosacral dysfunction 

needs to be broken down into the 

appropriate phases. A physical therapist is not 

considered competent and skillful because of 

the complicated and fancy exercises that can 

be designed for a patient. A therapist who 

understands a patient’s subjective and objective 

data and knows what phase to start the 

patient in with regard to lumbosacral issues, 

RENEwAl REHABIlItAtIoN

[BACK PAIN] 

and when it’s appropriate for the patient to move forward or regress 

to another phase, is what makes a therapist competent. 

The main goal in the initial phase is to calm down inflammation of the 

tissue at fault as quickly as possible. The patient should not participate 

in any activities that would stretch the tissue more during this time. 

Activities that should be avoided include bending forward and twisting, 

walking, sitting for long periods of time, stooping, lifting heavy objects 

with or without rotation, and participating in static activities that require 

the ligament to hold the spinal column for long periods. 

Having the patient lie on their stomach or back and using modalities 

such as ice (inflammation) and electrical stimulation will help calm 

down the overstretched and inflamed tissue. The McKenzie Method 

and/or Williams flexion-based exercises can put the back in a position 

to not overstretch or compress inflamed tissue. 

Active rest, such as walking, can help put the low-back tissue on 

slack as the patient strides through the walking motion for posterior 

ligamentous dysfunction. Isometric back exercises and Kegel pelvic 

floor exercises for the pelvic/sacral region while lying in the prone or 

supine position are great for getting the muscles firing again without 

putting any major load on the surrounding inflamed tissue. During 

this phase, it’s important that the patient adheres to this program 

at home on a continual basis. Compliance is the key to managing 

symptoms to progress through the first phase. 

The next phase should be focused on strengthening the back via 

isometric exercises in a standing position. Performing rhythmic stabilization 

exercises for the back and pelvic musculature in a standing 

position can be done using a physioball or other devices. 

The third phase of lumbosacral rehabilitation involves active resistive 

exercises in single plane positions such as sidebending, rotation, 

extension and flexion. This can be done using exercise bands, a medicine 

ball or free weights. 

The purpose of the fourth phase is to mimic functional movements, 

and prepare the patient for return to normal work-related and recreational 

activities. We usually use exercise bands, medicine balls and/or 

free weights while incorporating chop, lift, push and pull exercises to 

mimic functional activities. It is also important to incorporate diagonal 

movements during this phase, as this is what’s most common in our 

daily lives. During patients’ physical therapy regimens, we often incorporate 

stability exercises using a body blade, rocker boards, physioball, 

the BOSU ball, and other devices that challenge their balance and put 

stress on their core region. 

The fifth and final phase is optional for those wanting to return to 

high-level recreational activities. This is the time to perform sport-specific 

exercises that produce the biggest load on the lumbosacral region. 

The Home Program 

Throughout the phases that involve resistance training, it is important 

that patients execute home programs appropriately. As you start to 

progress patients to more of a strengthening/stability regimen, do 

not get carried away with doing resistive exercises to the same region 

(lumbosacral) on a daily basis. Recovery throughout an aggressive 

training and rehabilitation regimen is nearly as important as the actual 

treatment itself. 

I usually require the patient to participate in a home program based 

on the amount of times he is being seen on a weekly basis in therapy. I 

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[INFECtIoN CoNtRol] 

soft-surface Contamination 

Within a week of being laundered, 92 percent of 

hospital privacy curtains studied were contaminated 

By Bill o’Neill 

what’s wrong with this picture: 

a nurse enters a hospital room, 

does a thorough handwashing, 

pulls back the privacy 

curtains and attends to a patient? 

The hard-to-spot flaw in this scenario is 

that the nurse’s conscientious efforts at hand 

hygiene are compromised by one simple, 

everyday act—touching the privacy curtains 

after washing her hands. 

According to a growing body of published, 

peer-reviewed evidence, those curtains may 

often harbor infectious microorganisms, such 

as MRSA and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus 

(VRE)—and these opportunistic bacterial 

strains can hitch a ride on the hands 

of nurses. 

This unwitting transfer of pathogens could 

potentially increase the incidence of HAIs 

(healthcare-associated infections), 1 which 

currently afflict approximately one out of 

every 20 hospitalized patients and can lead 

to dire consequences. HAIs cause 100,000 

deaths annually in the United States—more 

than deaths due to car crashes and HIV/ 

AIDS combined. 


The speed with which soft surfaces in the 

hospital environment can become contaminated 

was revealed in a recently reported 

study at the University of Iowa Hospitals in 

Iowa City. The results of the study were sobering: 

Within one week of being laundered, 92 

percent of hospital privacy curtains studied 

were contaminated. 2 

Those results echo findings from an earlier 

study conducted at the Cleveland VA Medical 

Center, which showed that 42 percent of 

hospital privacy curtains studied were contaminated 

with VRE, 22 percent with MRSA 

and 4 percent with Clostridium difficile. 

Meanwhile, a report from researchers at 

the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, 

CT, confirmed that when healthcare workers 

touch contaminated environmental surfaces, 

they are likely to transmit pathogens 

to patients. 3 

Results from a recently released study 

presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the 

Infectious Disease Society of America have 

made an explicit link between a reduction in 

bioburden on hospital surfaces and reduced 

infection rates. 4 

Research Implications 

While further research is needed, there are a 

number of implications for hospitals nationally. 

Since privacy curtains are one of the 

most commonly touched soft surfaces in the 

patient environment, hospital staff need to 

heighten their awareness about the possible 

pathogens hiding in these fabrics, and many 

healthcare workers may have to change longingrained 

habits. 

As the University of Iowa Hospital study 

suggests, staff should wash their hands after 

touching privacy curtains and before touching 

patients. Such a protocol can be time-consuming, 

however, at a time when hospital administrators 

and managers are already grappling 

with scheduling and staffing constraints. 

While healthcare facilities have long 

focused on disinfecting hard surfaces, such 

as bed rails, over-bed tables and door knobs, 

and sterilizing medical devices (catheters for 

example), they will face increasing pressures 

to address the condition of the entire patient 

environment. 

That means hospitals may need to expand 

their multi-layered attack on HAIs to fighting 

contamination on soft surfaces such as bedding 

and scrubs, as well as privacy curtains 

and other materials. 

The rapid rate at which soft surfaces 

can become contaminated in a hospital 

setting poses a challenge to conventional 

approaches to managing privacy curtains, 

including schedules for laundering and/or 

replacement. 

Some hospitals clean their curtains every 

few months, while others may only do so 

when they are obviously soiled; but all 

healthcare facilities will need to re-examine 

their approach to cleaning and maintaining 

these textiles. 

Strategic Considerations 

When it comes to reducing bioburden in the 

patient environment, there is, unfortunately, 

no “silver bullet.” Microbial contamination 

is endemic in the hospital setting, in spite of 

the Herculean efforts made by both clinicians 

and environmental services staff over the past 

several years. 

Consider the challenge: Whether colonized 

or infected, many patients bring pathogens 

with them when they enter the hospital. The 

ADVANCE

environment can be further compromised by 

visitors, delivery people, service technicians 

and even clinicians who may carry unwelcome 

microbial guests with them as they 

move through the hospital. 

In such a scenario, the robust and consistent 

application of proper hand hygiene is a 

top priority. That said, healthcare workers and 

hospital management should also consider 

every available tool and approach to reducing 

bioburden on soft surfaces. The options are 

many, ranging from the use of hydrogen peroxide 

mists to intense exposure to ultraviolet 

light to fabrics and textiles that incorporate 

one or more antimicrobial elements. 

All have their positive qualities as well as 

their limitations. With budgets tight, how 

should institutions evaluate their options? 

Here are some questions hospital directors 

and administrators should ask themselves 

and potential vendors about their solutions: 

• Is there clinical evidence that the solution 

reduces bioburden specifically on soft 

surfaces? 

How 

true!! 

• Are there any harmful side effects or 

unintended consequences associated with 

the solution? 

• What are the incremental costs of implementing 

the solution? 

• Does the solution require additional staff 

training or education? 

• What impact does the approach have on 

bed or room availability? Does it increase 

“down time” between patients? 

Every institution will need to determine 

which approach, or group of approaches, is 

right for their particular situation. The above 

questions, however, may provide a useful 

analytical framework for those decisions. 

As with most subjects in healthcare, more 

published, peer-reviewed clinical data is 

needed on the transmission of pathogens 

from soft surfaces to patients in hospitals. 

While that research is underway, healthcare 

workers involved in patient care must continue 

their multi-pronged attack on HAIs by 

making the patient environment as clean and 

healthy as possible. n 

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references 

1. Trillis, F., et al. (2008). Contamination of 

hospital curtains with healthcare-associated 

pathogens. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 

29(11), 1074-1076. 

2. Ohl, M., et al. (2011). Hospital privacy curtains 

are frequently and rapidly contaminated with 

potentially pathogenic bacteria. 51st Interscience 

Conference on Antimicrobial Agents 

and Chemotherapy, Poster #K-1463. 

3. Boyce, J., et al. (2007). Environmental contamination 

makes an important contribution 

to hospital infection. Journal of Hospital Infection, 

6(65), Supplement 2: 50-54. 

4. Sepkowitz, K., et al. (2011). Copper surfaces 

(CuS) significantly lower rate of hospital 

infections (HAIs) in the medical intensive 

care unit (MICU). Annual Meeting of the 

Infectious Disease Society of America, Oral 

Abstract Session 163. 

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[AquAtIC tHERAPY] 

Confidence gain 

Water is a welcome sight 

for many patients with 

acquired brain injuries 

By Patty haddock, PTA, CBis, ATriC 

Aquatic therapy has a rich history 

with roots dating back to the days 

of the Grecian empire. In fact, the 

so-called father of medicine, Hippocrates, 

applied a variety of “water healing” 

techniques for patients, finding its unique 

properties ideal for physically constrained 

patients who had difficulty exercising on land. 

He understood that buoyancy makes individuals 

less weight bearing, reducing the 

amount of pressure placed on a knee or hip, 

for example. And he learned that water’s 

resistance qualities helped orthopedic patients 

improve flexibility, strength and muscle tone. 

These same principles apply to other areas 

of therapeutic rehabilitation, including programs 

focused specifically on treating patients 

with acquired brain injuries (ABIs). 


Aquatics for Individuals With ABIs 

Causes of an acquired brain injury include 

external forces applied to the head and/or 

neck (traumatic brain injury), anoxic/hypoxic 

injury (i.e., cardiac arrest, carbon monoxide 

poisoning, airway obstruction, hemorrhage, 

near drowning), intracranial surgery, infectious 

diseases, seizure disorders, toxic exposure 

(i.e., substance abuse, ingestion of lead 

and inhalation of volatile agents), aneurysms 

and vascular obstruction (stroke). 

An acquired brain injury can result in cognitive, 

physical, emotional or behavioral impairments 

that lead to permanent or temporary 

changes in functioning, often dramatically 

affecting an individual’s balance, gait, flexibility 

and strength and emotional stability. 

Enter aquatic therapy. 

Aquatic therapists have found that waterbased 

activities help patients with acquired 

brain injuries gain strength and stimulate 

the confidence that will encourage them to 

try similar activities on land, assisting in a 

quicker return to near-normal functionality. 

This is the end portion of a modified Ai Chi 

pose. The patient has moved her arms, rotated 

her trunk and pivoted her feet. At this time, 

she requires tactile cues from the therapist in 

order to maintain her balance and align her 

body. Throughout the activity, therapist Patty 

haddock, PTA, CBis, ATriC, works on deep 

breathing with the patient. 

The physics behind aquatic therapy is hydrostatic 

pressure, or the force exerted by a fluid, 

which increases or decreases in proportion to 

its depth to create buoyancy. In fact, individuals 

are up to 90 percent less weight-bearing in 

neck-deep water than on land, ensuring that 

weak muscles are well supported. 

Many patients with a brain injury will have 

muscle spasticity on the affected side. Aquatic 

therapists have found that warm water is conducive 

for dampening spastic movements and 

tremors. When heated to between 85 and 90 

degrees, the water helps soothe muscle tone, 

providing for greater range of motion with 

less pain. 

Water also is a great medium for re-educating 

muscles—one of the most common 

physical therapies for individuals with neurological 

impairments. Its property of viscosity 

provides natural resistance, meaning that 

an individual must exert more effort in the 

water to accomplish the same exercise on land. 

Resistance activities in water build muscle 

tone, improve balance and even increase 

cardiovascular fitness. Varied levels of resistance—the 

speed at which an aquatic therapy 

pool’s treadmill moves, for instance—can be 

used to create progressions for patients recovering 

from an acquired brain injury. 

Take Scott, for example, a marathon runner 

who suffered a stroke that left him unable to 

maintain his standing balance without support. 

As part of his treatment program at 

Pate Rehabilitation, he runs on a treadmill in 

an aquatic therapy pool to improve his gait 

pattern and core stability. On land, this was 

prohibitively difficult, but in a buoyant environment—controlled 

by the therapist who can 

raise or lower the pool’s water level—Scott is 

achieving remarkable success. 

Running in the water has helped decrease 

his base of support during gait, allowing 

him the freedom of working on unsupported 

walking while in the water, a goal 

Scott wants to eventually carry over on land. 

Overall, aquatic therapy has not only helped 

Scott regain his strength and improve his gait, 

but it has also greatly boosted his confidence 

CouRtEsY PAttY HADDoCK

that perhaps one day he will be able to return 

to the sport he loves. 

New Techniques, New Equipment 

The practice of aquatic therapy is becoming 

more sophisticated, with many emerging 

techniques that not only employ therapeutic 

advantages, but are also enjoyable activities. 

Ai Chi, for instance, mimics the fluid movements 

of the Tai Chi martial arts, a Chinese 

technique known for its healthy benefits in 

dealing with stress and tension. 

Ai Chi is performed standing in shoulderdepth 

water using a combination of deep 

breathing and slow, broad movements of 

the arms, legs and torso. It is described by its 

creator Jun Konno, an Olympic swimming 

coach, as a combination relaxation/exercise 

technique “that increases oxygen and caloric 

consumption simply with correct form and 

positioning in the water … and is ideal for 

creating improved range of motion, balance 

and mobility.” 

The Bad Ragaz Ring Method, named after 

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the mountain town of Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, 

which gained notoriety in the 1930s as a hub 

for aquatic therapy, is based on specific movement 

patterns and is enhancing the rehabilitation 

treatment of patients with acquired 

brain injuries. These patterns are performed 

while the patient is supported horizontally 

in the water by floats or rings and consist of 

passive, active, active assistive and resistive 

movements, allowing the therapist to help 

facilitate or inhibit a response from the patient. 

Should the patient have a cognitive deficit 

that prevents him or her from performing 

the movement patterns, the therapist would 

use the passive approach, in which the therapist 

moves the patient’s arm or leg. The Bad 

Ragaz Ring Method is also very beneficial 

to those who have lost function in a limb by 

assisting in the neuromuscular re-education 

of that hemiparetic limb. 

Today’s aquatic therapy pools are designed 

to help facilitate more effective treatments 

that fit a particular patient’s individual diagnosis, 

needs and goals. Underwater treadmills 


are effectively used for gait training, whether 

at a walking or running pace. 

In addition to controlling buoyancy levels 

by adjusting water levels, therapists can 

increase or decrease resistance by activating 

a series of jets. To supplement a therapist’s 

instruction, many facilities are even using 

underwater cameras that connect with recording 

equipment and nearby monitors to provide 

instant visual feedback for patients. 

Some individuals are even using the 

aquatic therapy techniques to return to swimming. 

For example, Kate suffered a stroke 

and was diagnosed with a seizure disorder. 

During her rehabilitation, Kate used the pool 

to return to swimming. 

Her aquatic therapy sessions help 

strengthen her core muscles by using those 

muscles to stabilize her body in the water 

and against the jets. The movements used 

help strengthen Kate’s arms and legs while 

rotation of her trunk and reciprocal arm 

movement aid in improving her gait pattern. 

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6 

5 

4 

3 

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0 Evaluation 1 2 3 4 

Average Weekly 

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Tingling Level 8.16 3.84 2.63 1.37 0.95 


Numbness Level 8.47 4.16 2.63 1.58 0.95 

Weeks 

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into improved walking and balance on land. Besides gaining strength, 

these activities have also boosted her confidence and given her a 

sense of normalcy and enthusiasm—part of the less documented, 

but no less important, psychological benefits of aquatic therapy. 

In addition to the physical attributes, water is also a healing 

medium for reducing stress and improving concentration—two 

significant areas of focus in acquired brain injury rehab. Many individuals 

who are overly focused on a particular exercise on land have 

a tendency to hold their breath. 

Therapists have found that the less stressful aquatic environment 

provides a great opportunity to work on consistent breathing patterns. 

They also note that one-on-one instruction in a private and 

safe pool helps ease a patient’s anxiety, producing quicker results 

among individuals who have not responded as well in group settings. 

A Small Part of a Larger Effort 

One concern that treatment centers may express when launching 

an aquatic therapy program is how they will be reimbursed for these 

services. That issue was largely laid to rest in 1995 with the addition 

of an aquatic therapy current procedural terminology (CPT) code. 

Up to that point, providers were simply billing aquatic therapy as 

“therapeutic exercise.” Yet some insurers remain suspect of aquatic 

therapy charges—concerned that it could amount to not much more 

than a long soak in a hot tub, perhaps—and continue to deny aquaticrelated 

claims. 

The lack of understanding of the importance of aquatic therapy and 

the reimbursement hesitations indicate the need for aquatic therapists 

to present a united front to espouse the benefits of aquatic therapy for 

many injuries, including acquired brain injuries. 

Organizations such as the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute 

provide education and certifications for health care professionals 

working in the aquatic environment. Its programs are designed to 

promote therapeutic standards and best practices that can be applied 

to patients with virtually any physical ailment. 

Aquatic therapies designed for patients with acquired brain injuries 

are effectively helping individuals with acquired brain injury to not 

only regain balance, strengthen muscles and walk or run at a consistent 

gait, but to also regain the confidence and emotional strength they 

had before their injury. 

The most successful aquatic therapy regimens complement an overall 

treatment plan with activities that mimic land-based movements. 

Aquatic therapy is just one aspect of a complete rehabilitation 

program that includes physical, occupational, speech/language and 

behavioral therapies and repeated cognitive testing. Nonetheless, 

a water-based program designed around a patient’s overall needs 

and goals can hasten a patient’s reintegration into the society they 

are most familiar with. n 

Patty Haddock is a physical therapist assistant and a certified aquatic therapist 

and brain injury specialist for Pate Rehabilitation in Anna, TX. 


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Aquatic rehab: using simple Buoyant Tools 

By Wendy L. Morine, PTA, ATRIC, CI 

using buoyant equipment in the 

aquatic setting is very important 

when it comes to progressing a 

patient within the pool, and also 

to help achieve the seamless transition to land. 

the buoyant dumbbell is probably the most 

useful piece of equipment as it can be used to 

target the core (rectus abdominis and obliques), 

deltoids, latissimus dorsi, triceps, pectorals and 

more. I use them primarily for back patients 

for pre-surgical strengthening or post-surgical 

rehab. simple exercises such as an anterior press 

(short-lever arm), chest press (long-lever arm), 

lateral press (either short- or long-lever arms), 

butterfly (long-lever arm) and rows can be used 

for shoulder/back rehab or core strengthening. 

to progress from the dumbbell for a more 

challenging workout, a simple 12-inch beach ball 

is what I use in the anterior press, lateral press 

and chest press. to add the PNF patterns to the 

mix, take the beach ball and make a diagonal 

pattern starting at the opposite shoulder, push 

through the water to the hip, then slowly and 

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with control bring it back up to the surface. 

A boogie board is a great tool to use for progression 

of the rows in the horizontal position, 

pushing and pulling it. It is also used for the 

upper body as well as core progression in the 

horizontal position in a rotational movement 

while keeping it under the water. the board 

can be used to rehab the rotator cuff in the early 

stages for RoM, resting the hands and going 

into the transverse and frontal planes, then 

progressing to the buoyant dumbbells. Pediatric 

patients love to swim behind it for core 

and lower-extremity strengthening and RoM. 

Buoyant ankle cuffs are great to use for 

AquaStretch, watsu® and Bad Ragaz techniques 

to take stress off of the patient. These 

buoyant cuffs can also be adapted to be used 

on the upper-arm area to assist for those with 

arm or shoulder weakness, following shoulder 

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possible for them to get into an environment 

that is conducive to their diagnosis and do some 

walking. I have also used them on a patient who 

was in training for an Ironman race, sustained 

a stress fracture of the femur and was deemed 

non-weight bearing. she got permission to come 

into the pool and water jog with the buoyant 

belt, and was able to complete the race. 

Probably the most unique buoyant equipment 

I use is for my pediatric population. I have 

a basketball hoop as well as floating frogs and 

ducks. the kids love when I make them swim 

and collect the frogs and ducks, and they play 

basketball for shoulder RoM and hand-eye coordination. 

Pool equipment does not have to be 

expensive. I discharge patients with an exercise 

program that I want them to continue. so if they 

cannot afford the same equipment as we have, 

I make suggestions, since I want them to have 

positive outcomes. n 

Wendy Morine is owner of Spooner Physical Therapy 

in Scottsdale, AZ. 


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[CoVER stoRY] 

running continued from page 14 

of my clients lack the basic understanding 

of what constitutes normal versus abnormal 

responses to training. Delayed-onset muscle 

soreness (DOMS), the normal muscle soreness 

that occurs with a new challenge or 

change in training routines, is a key concept 

every active runner needs to be aware of. The 

typical cycle for DOMS includes tenderness 

within muscle bellies that peaks in intensity 

24 to 48 hours after a new challenge has been 

introduced, and usually subsides within two 

to three days total. The muscles are often tender 

to moderate pressure and with activities 

that specifically activate those muscles. Signs 

that indicate the possibility of an abnormal 

response include pain that is closer to joints 

and tendons, pain that is constant at rest, 

swelling/heat/redness that is associated 

with the pain, and pain that is not resolving 

within 72 hours. Having this information can 

be the difference between preventing injury 

and creating one. 

Footwear: I get asked by most of my 

Thinking of selling 

your practice? 

runners, “What sneakers should I wear?” 

The answer can get complicated; in general, 

I find that the key is to ensure a properly 

fitted sneaker that has enough support to 

reduce the possibility for tendon and ligament 

strain. Too small and the sneaker can 

cause blisters and compression problems. 

Too large and the added mechanical force 

from the increased moment arm can strain 

the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. It 

is generally recommended that sneakers 

be replaced every 350 to 500 miles trained, 

depending on body type and training 

style. Having multiple pairs of sneakers 

that are rotated throughout training can 

also be helpful. 

Training habits: Overtraining is one of the 

more common contributing factors involved 

in the onset of ankle tendonitis injuries and 

plantar fasciitis in more serious runners. In 

an effort to improve stamina and endurance, 

early warning signs of injury are often 

ignored as the intensity and frequency of 

training increase. As tissues break down in 

response to these increased challenges, the 

body’s ability to respond and repair may 

not always be able to keep pace, eventually 

leading to injury. 

Every injury and individual has a different 

threshold, which is why educating 

patients about the overall concept and how 

they can control it through training modification 

is so important. As a simple part of 

this training management, teaching runners 

the importance of avoiding abrupt changes 

in their regimen like excessively increasing 

miles, speed or intensity goes a long way in 

avoiding injury. n 

Brendan Carman is a physical therapist, athletic 

trainer certified and the director of rehabilitation 

at Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy, 

Marshfield, MA. 

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32 ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine

9th Annual 

ADVANCE is pleased to offer you its 

nineth annual Education directory. This 

listing of continuing education providers 

is categorized into more than 20 specifi c 

practice areas for your convenience in 

fi nding continuing education opportunities 

on the topics of your choice. 

There are some 300 CE providers who 

advertise their courses in the ADVANCE 

bi-weekly calendar. This directory includes 

provider and contact information from 

• Academy of Lymphatic Studies 

Phone: 772-589-3355 

Email: academy@acols.com 

Web: www.acols.com 

Topics Covered: 9-ER, HS, IS, IO, SW, 21-SW 

State PT Association, APTA 

Continuing Education Key 

AC Audio Conferences 

AV Audio/Video Tapes 

CER Certifi cation 

CIP Compliance Inspection Prep 

CD Computer Tutorials/CD-ROM 

CF Conferences 

DC Degree Courses/Certifi cates 

DCDOC Degrees/Course: Doctorate 

DL Distance Learning 

DOCPT Doctorate of Physical Therapy 

ER Examination Reviews 

HS Home Study 

IS In-Service 

IO Internet/Online Instruction 

JOU Journals 

NC National Conferences 

O Other 

RFC Refresher Course 

RC Regional Conferences 

SW Seminars/Workshops 

SC State Conferences 

TAV Tele/Audio/Video Conferences 

TEL Teleconferences 

TJ Textbook Journals 

TXT Textbooks 

VC Video Conferences 

Continuing Education 

only those who returned our questionnaire 

asking them to describe their areas 

of expertise. 

We encourage you to clip and save 

this directory if you are interested in CE 

units in particular areas of practice. You 

can contact these advertisers to fi nd out 

where and when they are offering their 

2012 courses and plan your continuing 

education year. 

• Education Resources, Inc. 

Phone: 508-359-6533 

Email: mwashington@educationresourcesinc.com 

Web: www.educationresourcesinc.com 

Topics Covered: 3-IS, SW, 4-IS, SW, 5-IS, 

SW, 6-IS, SW, 7-IS, SW, 10-IS, SW, 12-IS, SW, 

13-IS, SW, 14-IS, SW, 15-IS, SW, 16-IS, SW, 

17-IS, SW, 18-IS, SW 

State PT Association 

• GoGo Babies 

Phone: 718-643-6064 

Email: e2bklyn@mindspring.com 

Web: www.gogobabies.net 

Topics Covered: 4-SW, 15-SW, 16-SW, 19-SW 

Disciplines Key 

1 Administration/Documentation 

2 Advanced Degrees 

3 All Practice Areas 

4 Alternative Therapy 

5 Developmental Disabilities 

6 Feeding/Swallowing/Dysphagia 

7 Geriatrics 

8 Hand Therapy 

9 Lymphedema 

10 Manual Techniques 

11 Modalities 

12 NDT and Neuro Conditions 

13 Orthopedics/Sports Medicine 

14 Pain Management 

15 Pediatrics/Early Intervention 

16 Pilates/Yoga 

17 Sensory Integration 

18 Vestibular Rehab/Balance 

19 Wellness 

20 Work Conditioning/Industrial 

Rehab/Ergonomics 

21 Wound Care 

Resource Directory 

If you are more interested in choosing 

particular dates or places, you can continue 

to seek those in our regular calendar 

listings, in this edition as well. 

We hope you fi nd this a useful tool in 

keeping up with your credits. Please contact 

ptedit@merion.com with feedback 

to help us improve the directory for next 

year. 

• Great Seminars and Books 

Phone: 877-794-7328 

Email: greatseminars@aol.com 

Web: www.greatseminarsandbooks.com 

Topics Covered: 3-HS, IO, SW, 7-HS, IO, SW, 

13-HS, IO, SW, 18-AV, SW, 19-IO, SW 


• Klose Training & Consulting, LLC 

Phone: 303-245-0333 

Email: info@klosetraining.com 

Web: www.klosetraining.com 

Topics Covered: 9-AV, DOCPT, ER, HS, IS, IO, 

SW, 21-IO, SW 


• New York University Steinhardt School, 

Department of Physical Therapy 

Phone: 212-998-9413 

Email: apc2@nyu.edu 

Web: www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/pt 

Topics Covered: 2-DOCPT, 1-SW, 2-SW, 3-SW, 

4-SW, 5-SW, 7-SW, 9-SW, 10-SW, 11-SW, 

12-SW, 13-SW, 15-SW, 16-IS, 16-SW, 17-SW, 

18-SW, 19-SW, 20-SW, 21-SW 

• Ola Grimsby Institute 

Phone: 619-298-4116 

Email: carmi@olagrimsby.com 

Web: www.olagrimsby.com 

Topics Covered: 2-HS, SW, 3-SW, 10-SW, 

13-SW, 18-SW 


• Roy Matheson and Associates, Inc. 

Phone: 603-358-6525 

Email: norma.elliott@roymatheson.com 

Web: www.roymatheson.com 

Topics Covered: 20-IS, IO, SW 

• Spinal Dynamics of Wisconsin, SC 

Phone: 414-302-0770 

Email: cmarti@sdwpt.com 

Web: www.sdwpt.com 

Topics Covered: 13-SW, 15-SW 


• The American Institute of Balance 

Phone: 727-398-5728 

Email: ryellowdy@dizzy.com 

Web: dizzy.com/ 

Topics Covered: 18-IO, SW 



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• 

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Summer Webinar Series 

Micahel Shacklock 

FACP, MAppSc, DipPhysio 

August 8, 2012 - 7PM EST 

Neuromobilization 

Ines Nakashima, PT, MCMT 

September 5, 2012 - 7PM EST 

Lumbar Spine 

NYC Fall Seminars with 

International Guest Faculty 

Michael Shacklock, 

FACP, MAppSc, DipPhysio 

Clinical NeuroDynamics of the 

Upper & Lower Extremities 

September 7-8, 2012 (Upper) 

September 9-10, 2012 (Lower) 

Ines Nakashima, PT, MCMT 

CAMT: Certification in Advanced 

Manipulative Therapy (Lower) 

October 12-14, 2012 

PT-01: Myofascial Trigger Point and 

Propricep ve Therapy 

August 11-12, 12 – San Pedro, CA 

August 25-26, 2012 – Fort Worth, TX 

September 8-9, 2012 – Miami, FL 

September 15-16, 2012 – San Antonio, TX 

September 29-30, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

December 1-2, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

January 26-27, 2013 – Astoria, NY 

PT-02: Comphrehensive Manual Therapy 

Approach for Cervical Spine 

August 11-12, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

October 27-28, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

November 10-11, 2012 – Miami, FL 

November 10-11, 2012 – San Antonio, TX 

PT-03: Comprehensive Manual Therapy 

Approach for Lumbar Spine 

August 18-19, 2012 – Lakeland, FL 

September 8-9, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

November 17-18, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

December 1-2, 2012 – Miami, FL 

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 

Outreach Offi ce 

Phone: 414-227-3123 

Email: panichj@uwm.edu 

Web: www.chs-ce.uwm.edu 

Topics Covered: 1-IO, 4-SW, 5-SW, 6-SW, 

7-SW, 8-AV, SW, 9-SW, 10-SW, 11-SW, 12-SW, 

14-SW, 15-SW, 16-SW, 17-SW, 18-SW, 20-SW, 

21-SW 

Entry-level DPT in a 

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Aston, Pennsylvania 

MCMT: Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy 


Approach for Shoulder, Elbow, Hand 

August 11-12, 2012 – Miami, FL 

August 18-19, 2012 – San Antonio, TX 

September 8-9, 2012 – Derby, CT 

September 15-16 2012 – Fort Worth, TX 

September 22-23, 2012 – San Pedro, CA 

October 13-14, 2012 – Astoria, NY 

November 3-4, 2012 – Lakeland, FL 


Approach for Hip, Knee, Foot 

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 – Derby,CT 

PT-MCMT: Mastery Cert. in Manual Therapy 

December 8-9, 2012 – Chicago,IL 

December 15-16, 2012 – San Antonio, TX 

January 12-13, 2013 – Lakeland, FL 

January 12-13, 2013 – Derby, CT 

January 19-20, 2013 – Astoria, NY 

January 26-27, 2013 – San Pedro, CA 

February 2-3, 2013 – Ft. Worth, TX 

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Rehabilitation for 

Osteoporosis 

Sherri Betz, PT, GCS, 

CEEAA, PMA®-CPT 

Washington, DC .......Dec. 8-9, ‘12 

Clinical Geriatric Orthopedics 

Dr. Carole Lewis, PT, DPT, GTC, GCS, 

CCOEE, MSG, MPA, PhD, FAPTA 

Chattanooga, TN . ......Aug.3-5, ‘12 

Cherry Hill, NJ . . . . . . Sept. 21-23, ‘12 

Lexington, KY . . . . . . . . Nov. 2-4, ‘12 

Miami, FL . . . . . . Nov. 30-Dec. 2, ‘12 

Clinical Geriatric Neurology 

Dr. Carole Lewis,PT, DPT, GTC, GCS, 

CCOEE, MSG, MPA, PhD, FAPTA 

Raleigh, NC . . . . . . . .Oct. 19-20, ‘12 

Geriatric Therapeutic Exercise 

Mark Traffas, PT, GTC 

Albany, NY .......... Nov. 2-3, ‘12 

Palm Springs, CA . . . . . . Dec. 1-2, ‘12 

Comprehensive 

Rehabilitation Strategies 

Doug Dillon, PT, GTC, CSST 

Toledo, OH . . . . . . . . .Oct. 13-14, ‘12 

Los Angeles, CA . . . . . . Nov. 3-4, ‘12 

Rehabilitation 

for the Frail Elderly 

Robert Thomas, MS, PT 

Freehold, NJ . . . . . . . . . Dec. 1-2, ‘12 

Safe Steps 

Dr. James Wall, BSc, MSc, MEd, PhD 

Sacramento, CA . . . .Sept. 22-23, ‘12 

New Rochelle, NY . . . .Oct. 13-14, ‘12 

Charlotte, NC . ........ Dec. 1-2, ‘12 


Persons with Dementia 

Susan Staples, PT, GCS 

Denver, CO . . . . . . . . .Oct. 12-13, ‘12 

Akron, OH ........... Nov. 3-4, ‘12 

Home Health Rehabilitation 

Dr. Carol Schunk, PT PsyD 

Grand Rapids, MI. . . . .Sept. 29-30, ‘12 

Pittsburgh, PA . . . . . . . . . Oct. 6-7, ‘12 

Davenport, IA . ........ Nov. 3-4, ‘12 

Provo, UT . . . . . . . Nov. 30-Dec.1, ‘12 

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Put Some Muscle 

Into Ther Ex 

Dr. Wendy Anemaet, PT, 

PhD, GCS, CWS, GTC, COS-C 

Boise, ID ...........Aug. 17-18, ‘12 

Des Moines, IA . . . . .Sept. 22-23, ‘12 

Savannah, GA . . . . . . . . . Oct. 6-7, ‘12 

Acute Care 


Mark Nelson, MPT 

Syracuse, NY . . . . . .Sept. 22-23, ‘12 

Lincoln, NE . . . . . . . . .Oct. 13-14, ‘12 

Oxford, MS .......... Nov. 3-4, ‘12 

Taking Balance 

to the Limits 

Janene Barber, PT, GTC 

Indianapolis, IN . . . . . Aug. 18-19, ‘12 

Albuquerque, NM . . . .Sept. 22-23, ‘12 

New Orleans, LA . . . . . . Nov. 3-4, ‘12 

Cancer 


An Evidence Based 

Course for ALL Clinicians 

Nicole Stout, MPT, CLT-LANA 

Louisville, KY ........July 28-29, ‘12 

Green Bay, WI . . . . . .Sept. 29-30, ‘12 

Nashville, TN . . . . . . . .Oct. 13-14, ‘12 

Portland, OR ..........Nov.3-4, ‘12 

2012 

SCHEDULE 


of Persons with 

Common Medical 

Pathologies 

Dr. Steven Tepper, PhD, PT 

Richmond, VA . ....... Aug. 4-5, ‘12 

Cromwell, CT ......... Oct. 5-6, ‘12 

Dallas, TX ........... Nov. 3-4, ‘12 

San Ramon, CA . . . . . . . Dec. 1-2, ‘12 

Springfield, IL . . . . . . . . Dec. 8-9, ‘12 

Home Study Courses 

See website for details. 

Improving Mobility in Older Persons 

with Functional Assessment & Treatment 

Aging: The Health Care Challenge 

Documentation and Functional Assessment 

Health Promotion & Exercise for Older Adults 

Hands On Evidence Based Manual Therapy 

Techniques for Geriatrics (10hrs) 

Ethics: Ethical Decision Making 

in the Care of the Older Adult (5hrs) 

Rehab Roadie: Ride and Learn! (5hrs) 

All GREAT Courses are 20 Contact Hours. 

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Register Online at 

www.usa.edu or 

Call today at 

1-800-241-1027! 

S1 - Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation 

Impairment Based, Evidence Informed Approach 

35 Hours, 3.5 CEUs (No Prerequisite) 

$895 

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 

S2 - Advanced Evaluation & 

Manipulation of Pelvis, Lumbar & 

Thoracic Spine Including Thrust 

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 & 

Manipulation of the Cranio Facial, 

Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine 

27 Hours, 2.7 CEUs (Prerequisite S1) 

$795 

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 

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 

accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International 

Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 

1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. 

Manual Therapy and Orthopaedic Seminars 

2012 Seminar Calendar 

CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS 

E1 - Extremity Evaluation and 

Manipulation 


Also Available to OTs $745 

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 25 - 28 

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

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

Birmingham, AL ............ Busby ..................... Dec 6 - 9 

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

Scranton, PA ................ Naas ...................... 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 

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


UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE 

F O R H E A L T H S C I E N C E S 

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 

Animal-Assisted Therapy: Improving 

Treatment Outcomes 


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

Schuitema 

MF1 - Myofascial Manipulation 


$595 

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 

Additional Seminar Offerings 

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 

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 

Name: 

_____________________________ 

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Address: 

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City: 

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State: _________ Zip: __________ 

Email: _____________________ 

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Please register me for: 

Seminars: 

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Locations: 

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Dates: 

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Prerequisite information: 

Seminar:______________________ 

Location/Date: 

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Is this your first seminar with the 

University? Yes____ No ____ 

A $100 non-refundable deposit must accompany registration 

form. A 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is 

required for Certification. Balance is due 30 days prior to start 

date of the seminar. Balance can be transferred or refunded 

with 2 week written notice. Notice received after that time 

subject to only 50% refund. No refunds or transfers will be 

issued after the seminar begins. 

METHOD OF PAYMENT 

____Check or Money Order enclosed 

Please make payable to: University of St. Augustine 

Charge my: 

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Team Discount - Two or more persons from 

the same facility registering for the same seminar 

at the same time, receive a 10% discount 

at the time of registration. 

(Advanced notice and full payment required, does not apply 

after the first day of a seminar.) 

Multiple Seminar Discount - Register and 

pay in full for two or more seminars at the 

same time and receive a 10% discount. 

(May not be combined with any other discounts or previous 

registrations.) ADV 8-12

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Learning Objectives with 

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Deliver cost-effective, high-quality physical therapy CEU offerings to your 

organization through the APTA Learning Center. Your staff will be able to 

manage their individual professional learning while your training director 

will be able to track and monitor account usage via quarterly reports. 

The Bulk Purchase Program offers volume discounts and personalized 

course offerings to organizations in need of budget-friendly, convenient, 

and timely continuing education opportunities. To learn more about the 

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AUG. 12, 2012 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 

SEPT. 16, 2012 CHICAGO, IL 

OCT. 14, 2012 DENVER, CO 

Advanced Billing, Coding, 

Collections and Audit-Proofing 

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AUG. 17-18, 2012 BOISE, ID 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 DES MOINES, IA 

OCT. 6-7, 2012 SAVANNAH, GA 

Put Some Muscle 

Into Ther Ex 

Speaker: Wendy K. Anemaet, PT, PhD, GCS, CWS, GTC, COS- 

C; Strength loss begins in the 30's - but what's next? MMT's 

unreliable - what other options exist. Which muscles matter 

most to ADL? Join us for an intensive, fun, 2-day tune up to 

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Ther Ex on Monday morning! This 20 contact hour course 

explores the current scoop on geriatric resistance training, 

practice evaluative techniques and exercises, and learn 

about parameters of strengthening for a range of medical 

and rehab diagnoses. Put Some Muscle into Ther Ex offers 

the essential tools and knowledge to design, implement, 

evaluate and modify effective resistance training programs 

for the older populations. - See you there. Contact: 877-794- 

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

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.educa 

tionresourcesinc.com 

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 

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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.educa 


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. 18-19, 2012 SEATTLE, WA 

SEPT. 15-16, 2012 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 BOSTON, MA 

Starting and Running a 

Pediatric Therapy Practice 

This seminar presented by entrepreneur Vincent Mullins, 

MOT, OTR, will provide clear steps to open and run a pediatric 

OT/PT/ST private practice. All aspects of start-up and growth 

of the practice will be presented through personal experience 

and years of research and development. Both therapy and 

business portions will be discussed. 11 CE hours. Live video 

available for those unable to attend. Contact: 940-300-2299; 

or www.THERAPYSEMINARSLLC.COM to register online. 

AUG. 18-19, 2012 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 NEW ORLEANS, LA 

Taking Balance 

To the Limits 

Speaker Janene Barber PT, GTC has taught and treated 

extensively in this area with astounding results. This 20 

contact hour course goes beyond all you have learned 

about the effects of speed, strength and range of motion 

limitations as causes for balance dysfunction. You will leave 

with an in depth knowledge and skill in postural dyscontrol, 

somatosensation and vestibular arenas. Take home innovative 

useable evaluation and treatment techniques that will 

dramatically change your practice. Contact: 877-794-7328 

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

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: 

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

(outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com

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: 


(outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc.com 

AUG. 24-25, 2012 BURLINGTON, NC 

OCT. 20-21, 2012 BAYSIDE, 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 Resources, 

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

cationresourcesinc.com 

AUG. 25-26, 2012 FT. MYERS, FL 

SEPT. 15-16, 2012 ATLANTA, GA 

DEC. 1-2, 2012 BOSTON, MA 

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. 25-28, 2012 CHATTANOOGA, TN 

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

OCT. 27-30, 2012 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 

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 

included in the tuition. Discounts are available for APTA & 

AOTA members. Contact: 800-863-5935; academy@acols. 

com or www.acols.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 - 1day (KT1 & KT2 required). Instructor: Gerard 

Dysico, MD, CKTI (Physiatrist). CEUs for PT, 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. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508- 

359-6533; 800-487-6530 (outside MA); www.educa 


SEPT. 8-9, 2012 SOMERVILLE, NJ 

Neural Mobilization: 

Examination and Intervention 

Strategies 

Discover how neural mobilization can enhance your treatment 

outcomes. Learn basic to advanced concepts for examination 

of restricted neural mobility and intervention strategies 

to address the dura, nerve bed, and peripheral nerves. 

Instructor: Mark Butler, PT, MPT, OCS, Cert MDT. Contact: 

Rehab Education, LLC, 845-368-2458; info@RehabEd.com 

or www.RehabEd.com for details and registration. 

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. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508- 

359-6533; 800-487-6530 (outside MA); www.education 

resourcesinc.com 

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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 self-exercise program and use of orthotics will be 

discussed. Additional 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 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 RICHMOND, VA 

Therapeutic Ultrasound and 

Electrical Stimulation 

This two-day course thoroughly covers ultrasound & electrical 

stimulation from theory to application. Through a 

combination of interesting lecture and hands-on labs, this 

course provides information and skills that can be utilized in 

the clinic the very next day. Using top-of-the-line equipment, 

this course includes numerous application labs for ultrasound 

and electrical stimulation, as well as a three-hour simulated 

treatment lab. Cost: Only $350 for 16 hours. Please call for 



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group discounts. Contact: JVB Enterprises, Inc., 888-328- 

6755 (toll-free); or www.teachtx.com 

SEPT. 15-16, 2012 LEXINGTON, KY 

SEPT. 29-30, 2012 LOS ANGELES, CA 

NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 2012 BAYSIDE, NY 

Integrating NDT, SI and 

Motor Learning in Children 

Are the goals you are setting for the children you treat, realistic? 

Is the treatment approach the most effective to achieve 

the outcome you want? This workshop will enhance critical 

thinking skills to enable therapists to use a systematic 

approach to treating children with developmental challenges. 

Focus will be on problem solving to gain function for children 

with motor control, sensory processing and behavioral 

compromise. The unique approach will help therapists set 

realistic measurable goals, set priorities and determine frequency 

of treatment and exit criteria. Instructor: Lezlie Adler. 



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 (posttraumatic, 

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 lifetime 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. 20-21, 2012 BAYSIDE, NY 

OCT. 19-20, 2012 CINCINNATI, OH 

NOV. 16-17, 2012 MIAMI, FL 

Intervention for the High Risk 

Infant: NICU, Home and EI 

This seminar offers practical strategies toward a contextual 

approach to behavioral, developmental and feeding 

assessment and intervention. Video, demonstration 

and case examples will be used to introduce the NICU 

Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS), to illustrate feeding 

assessment and intervention and to train participants 

in administration and scoring of the Posture and Fine 

Motor Assessment of Infants. Participants will enhance their 

clinical skills through creative problem-solving. Instructor: 

Rosemarie Bigsby. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 

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



SEPT. 21-22, 2012 ENGLEWOOD, NJ 

Vestibular Rehab: 

Treatment Intensive 

Recognizing, assessing and treating vestibular disorders 

with an appropriate plan is dependent on careful differential 

diagnosis. Successful vestibular interventions must be 

based on understanding the complexities of the vestibular, 

oculomotor, or sensory systems they are targeting. This 

lab course covers treatments across the age spectrum, 

including childhood paroxysmal vertigo, BPPV, Meniere’s 

disease, ototoxicity, bilateral disorders, mal de debarquement, 

migraine associated vertigo, traumatic vertigo, acoustic 

neuroma, central vertigo, and disequilibrium of aging. 

Instructor: Gaye Cronin. Contact: Education Resources, 

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

educationresourcesinc.com 

SEPT. 21-22, 2012 INDEPENDENCE, MO 

OCT. 19-20, 2012 WILKES-BARRE TWP, PA 

NOV. 16-17, 2012 SPOKANE, WA 

Vestibular Rehabilitation 

This evidence-based lab course will train clinicians in 

the practical management of dizziness. It will include 

instruction in anatomy and physiology, pathology, medical 

management, laboratory testing, performance of a detailed 

bedside / office examination and treatment recommendations. 

The application of VRT to a variety of practice settings 

(outpatient, acute care, SNF, ER) will be discussed. An 

emphasis will be placed on the management of unilateral, 

bilateral and central vestibular dysfunction and BPPV variants. 

There is the option of a third day of Advanced study. 

Instructor: Jeffrey Walter. Contact: Education Resources, 



SEPT. 21-22, 2012 HARTFORD, CT 

OCT. 27-28, 2012 DENVER, CO 

NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 2012 STOUGHTON, MA 

Integrating Pilates, 

Tai Chi and Yoga 

Have you been puzzled by the patient who doesn’t progress 

with traditional therapy? Learn to apply Yoga, Pilates and 

Tai Chi into your therapeutic regime whether you are working 

in acute care, rehab, OPD or home care. The workshop 

focuses on techniques to facilitate core stabilization, muscle 

re-education, postural alignment, symmetry, mobility, and 

movement awareness. Learn to incorporate these effective 

techniques for patients with: neurologic dysfunction, orthopedic 

dysfunction, medical complexities, pulmonary conditions, 

myofascial pain, arthritis, osteoporosis. Instructor: Tim 

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

800-487-6530 (outside MA); www.educationresourcesinc. 

com 

SEPT. 21-22, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, FL 

NOV. 2-3, 2012 STATEN ISLAND, NY 

Stable to the Core: Low 

Back & Cervical/Thoracic Patient 

A theory and exercise seminar for health care professionals 

who seek to functionally and dynamically treat 

low back patients and cervical spine with core stabilization. 

Core Stabilization is a nationally recognized clinical 

method of restoring function to the spine patient. Drawing 

on up to date evidence-based treatment involving dynamic 

training, participants will combine techniques of PNF, 

NDT and exercise physiology to take core stabilization 

to its highest level: using it in patient function, hobbies, 

sports, ADL’s and work. Opt 3rd day on Cervical/Thoracic. 

Instructor: Beverly Biondi. Contact: Education Resources, 



SEPT. 21-23, 2012 ATLANTA, GA 

OCT. 12-14, 2012 HOLLYWOOD, FL 

Oral Motor, Feed/Swallow & 

Respiratory Function Challenges 

This course delivers clinically relevant assessment and 

treatment strategies for infants and children with neuromotor 

impairments and challenges to their oral motor, feeding/ 

swallowing and respiratory function. A special emphasis is 

on postural alignment and control as well as on sensory 

factors that can influence a child’s feeding and swallowing. 

Effective treatment strategies to improve cheeks/ 

lips, tongue, jaw and rib cage function will be highlighted. 

Instructor: Rona Alexander. Contact: Education Resources, 



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 Bombria. Contact: 



SEPT. 21-23, 2012 CHERRY HILL, NJ 

NOV. 2-4, 2012 LEXINGTON, KY 

NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2012 MIAMI, FL 

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.greatseminar 

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SEPT. 22-23, 2012 HOUSTON, TX 

Introduction to 

Clinical Ai Chi 

Instructor: Cameron West. 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. 

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 systematically 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, 


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SEPT. 22-23, 2012 PORTLAND, OR 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 RONKONKOMA (LONG ISLAND), NY 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 URBANA, IL 

KinesioTaping ® - KT1/KT2 

More dates and locations, and Kinesiotaping KT3 courses listed 

online. KTA approved seminars. Learn the fundamental and 

advanced concepts, corrective techniques of the KinesioTaping 

Method, and the unique properties and use of KinesioTex Tape. 

Lab sessions provide ample time to practice kinesiotaping 

skills for upper and lower body applications. Contact: Rehab 

Education, LLC, 845-368-2458 for questions; info@RehabEd. 

com or www.RehabEd.com for details and registration. 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 LONG ISLAND, NY 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 

Clinical Analysis of 

24 Adult Foot Types 

This program offers a comprehensive approach to determining 

orthotic intervention that combines traditional with 

contemporary theory to provide a more holistic approach to 

managing gait disorders. Lab time is devoted to teaching 

functional assessment of 24 congenital foot types through 

postural assessment and gait analysis. Clinical evidence 

shows that there are four key features that influence how 

feet work, and various combinations of these features 

can produce foot, limb or back pain. Learn a systematic 

approach to successful management of symptoms utilizing 

pre-fabricated orthotic solutions; and, alternatively how 

to determine if a custom orthoses is necessary. Contact: 

877-792-4669; education@strideorthotics.com or www. 

strideorthotics.com 

SEPT. 22-23, 2012 SYRACUSE, NY 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 LINCOLN, NE 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 OXFORD, MS 

Acute Care 


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

provides the latest information on cardiac, pulmonary and geriatric 

rehabilitation in the acute care setting. As in all practice settings, 

acute care rehabilitation is continuously evolving. From the various 

entry points into the acute care setting to discharge, rehabilitation 

plays an integral role. Therapists are being increasingly relied upon 

to make significant contributions to the medical team and frequently 

are the determining factor in hospital length of stay. This high tech 

seminar will provide therapists with clinical information, practical 

tips and high level problem solving skills by utilizing lecture and case 

studies to discuss the role of therapists in this challenging environment. 


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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); 

or www.greatseminarsandbooks.com 


OCT. 12-20, 2012 SAN ANTONIO, TX 

NOV. 30-DEC. 8, 2012 BOULDER, CO 

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 

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 

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

www.educationresourcesinc.com 

SEPT. 28-29, 2012 MANCHESTER, NH 

Feeding the Most Fragile: 

From NICU to Early Intervention 

This feeding workshop is designed for those who work with 

infants in or just discharged from the NICU. Practical information 

from a developmental specialist will help practitioners to 

increase their knowledge about factors that impact successful 

oral feeding. The presenter will include information on preterm 

and ill term infants. Strategies to facilitate infant abilities 

will be emphasized. Facilitating caregiver interactions to 

support the acquisition of appropriate feeding skills, utilizing 

a multi-disciplinary supportive team in the NICU and after 

discharge to Early Intervention follow up services. Instructor: 

Erin Sundseth Ross. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 

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


SEPT. 28-29, 2012 SHREVEPORT, LA 

OCT. 12-13, 2012 PORTLAND, OR 

NOV. 2-3, 2012 FAIRFAX, VA 


This course will focus on the assessment of patient w/ 

vertigo & disequilibrium from vestibular causes. Material 

covered includes the neuroanatomy & neurophysiology of 

normal vestibular system, the various pathological conditions 

that result in vertigo or disturbances balance & the 

compensatory mechanisms available for recovery. Specific 

emphasis on assessment & Tx of unilateral & bilateral 

vertigo, central vestibular disorders & multisensory dizziness. 

This info applicable to geriatric patients as well as 

individuals w/CNS lesions such as multiple sclerosis, CVA 

& head injury. There is a 3rd day of this course which is 

optional. Instructor: Richard Clendaniel. Contact: Education 

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


SEPT. 28-29, 2012 ALLENTOWN, PA 

OCT. 26-27, 2012 STAFFORD, TX 

Effective Ways to 

Manage Behavior in Autism 

Effectively treat children with sensory integration and behavior 

problems using a new approach that combines sensory 

integration and behavioral techniques into your current pediatric 

therapy. Emphasizes practical evidence-based strategies 

involving handling, play, art, music and movement activities. 

Approach synthesizes Sensory Integration, Behavioral, NDT, 

NeuroPsychology, Sensory Massage and Trager Body Work. 

Instructor: John Pagano. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 

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


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. 28-29, 2012 ROCHESTER, NH 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 ATLANTA, GA 

Wii Hab: Skilled Therapy 

In a Virtual World 

This interactive workshop teaches the therapist the SKILLED 

use of the Nintendo ® Wii and WiiFit Balance Board to rehabilitation 

patients of all ages with various ortho and neuro 

impairments. The course focuses on using the Wii to promote 

movement patterns for functional tasks in the real world. 

Program design, modifications, safety, infection control, and 

documentation are also discussed. CEUs: 13 hours preapproved 

for PT by AL, GA, MD, & NY and NBCOT for OT, and 

BOC for ATCs. Cost $435. Contact: Trudy, 781-273-4978; or 

www.questseminars.com 

SEPT. 28-29, 2012 MATTHEWS, NC 

DEC. 7-8, 2012 HOUSTON, TX 

Therapeutic 

Interventions in the NICU 

This course focuses on developmental and therapeutic 

interventions in the NICU. It covers assessment and treatment, 

transition to home, post discharge follow-up and 

identification of emerging disabilities. Strategies to optimize 

behavior, development and feeding of the neonate will 

be offered in addition to practical approaches to facilitating 

teamwork and caregiver engagement. Instructor: Tracilyn 

Watson-Urruela. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508- 



SEPT. 29, 2012 BALTIMORE, MD 

Using ICF in 

Support of School Based PT 

This course was created to support school based PTs 

with implementing best practices in an educational culture 

resistant to change. Per IDEA 2004, school based PTs are 

mandated to support “access and participation” for students 


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with disabilities. The workshop introduces participants to the 

International Classification of Function (ICF), its affiliation with 

IDEA 2004 and its application to school practice. Using the 

Individualized Education Plan (IEP), participants will utilize ICF 

concepts to build their own educationally relevant practices. 

Contact: Care Resources, 888-613-2275; or www.carere 


SEPT. 29-30, 2012 EDISON, NJ 

NDT Course 

This two day course focuses on the improvement 

& facilitation of function in adults who have experienced 

strokes. The workshop format features practice 

labs, functional treatment ideas & patient videos 

extrapolated from acute care, rehabilitation, skilled 

nursing facilities & outpatient settings. It is taught 

by the renowned instructor, Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L. 

The course also strongly incorporates the hemiplegic 

shoulder & provides useful “tips” on documentation 

& treating “poorly motivated” patients. This conference 

is sponsored by JFK Johnson Rehab Institute. 

Early bird rates in effect until September 6th. Contact: 

Marianne Mohary, 732-632-1570; or e-mail: mmo 

hary@jfkhealth.org to register or receive a brochure. 

SEPT. 29-30, 2012 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 

OCT. 6-7, 2012 PITTSBURGH, PA 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 DAVENPORT, IA 

Home Health 


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 

SEPT. 29-30, 2012 GREEN BAY, WI 

OCT. 13-14, 2012 NASHVILLE, TN 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 PORTLAND, OR 

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 

SEPT. 29-30, 2012 PEMBROKE PINES, FL 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 NASHVILLE, TN 

Traumatic Brain Injury: 

Cognitive Rehab 

This interactive course will provide therapists with the skills 

necessary for implementing programs across the continuum 

of care. Content will include, understanding associated 

impairments and activity limitations, mechanisms of injury, 

neurobiology, theory, cognitive and behavioral health issues. 

Evidence-based evaluation and intervention will be emphasized 

as well as emerging practice areas; virtual reality, telerehabilitation. 

Instructor: Leslie Davidson. Contact: Education 

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

MA); www.educationresourcesinc.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 of 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, PTA. 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. 5-6, 2012 CROMWELL, CT 

NOV. 3-4, 2012 DALLAS, TX 

DEC. 1-2, 2012 SAN RAMON, CA 

Rehab of Persons with 

Common Medical Pathologies 

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

hour lecture provides take home information on rehabilitation 

of MI/CHF, COPD, Diabetes, Renal Failure, Obesity, Peripheral 

Arterial Disease and Deep Vein Thrombosis seen in a wide 

variety of settings: acute, subacute, long-term care, home 

health, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and fitness/wellness 

clinics. Specific evaluations, functional tools, interventions 

and limitations to functional activities, will be covered 

in a case study format and lab sessions utilizing the Guide 

to Physical Therapy Practice. Stay up to date with the latest 

research findings with this dedicated and talented educator. 


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OCT. 5-6, 2012 BALTIMORE, MD 

NOV. 10-11, 2012 SAN DIEGO, CA 

Handling and Problem 

Solving for Function 

This 2-day course is designed for experienced pediatric PTs 

and OTs who are interested in improving their problem-solving 

skills in order to achieve more efficient functional outcomes 

for children with Neuro-Motor disorders such as Cerebral 

Palsy and Down Syndrome. Emphasizing a NDT (Neuro- 

Developmental Treatment) framework, the course will utilize 

client videos as a basis for problem solving sessions and 

handling labs. This one fills fast - register early! Contact: Care 

Resources, 888-613-2275; or www.careresourcesinc.com 

OCT. 5-6, 2012 VISALIA, CA 

DEC. 7-8, 2012 DECATUR, GA 

Expediting Diagnosis, Prognosis, 

Function in Neuro Patients 

This course will provide therapists with a new perspective for 

improving outcomes in their patients with neurologic deficits. 

A framework for clinical decision making and therapy intervention 

based on the clinical relevance of the neuropathology 

underlying the movement dysfunction will be presented. 

Participants will learn an evidence-based approach to selecting 

the most appropriate interventions based on functional 

prognosis and learn when and how to facilitate recovery 

versus facilitate compensation. Speaker: Roseanne Thomas. 


359-6533; www.educationresourcesinc.com 

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., 



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, 2012 ENGLEWOOD, NJ 

The Athlete’s Shoulder: 

Repetitive and Overhead Injuries 

Learn about rehab techniques used to return overhead 

athletes to competition. Focus on treatment methods used in 

overhead throwing patients with complaints of shoulder pain, 

limitation in movement, instability and weakness. Contact: 

Rehab Education, LLC, 845-368-2458; info@RehabEd.com 

for questions; or www.RehabEd.com for details and registration. 

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 neuro-rehabilitation. These concepts will be 

easily incorporated into any treatment setting and will 

provide immediate applicable treatment tools. Instructor: 

Robin Harwell. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 800- 

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


OCT. 12-13, 2012 AURORA, IL 

Special Topics in Pediatric 

Feeding and Swallowing 

This evidence-based course will focus on problem-solving 

with complex feeding and swallowing issues in infants and 

children. Through lecture and case analyses, participants 

will develop a tool kit of intervention strategies for complex 

issues. Topics include airway stability critical for oral feeding, 

identification of barriers to successful oral feeding, clinical 

and instrumental evaluations for decision-making in children 

with neurologically based dysphagia, advancing oral 

feeding in children with tube feedings, and problem solving 

for functional focused intervention strategies. Instructor: 

Joan Arvedson. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508- 

359-6533; 800-487-6530 (outside MA); www.educationre 


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OCT. 12-13, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, FL 

Pediatric 


This course focuses on effective vestibular rehabilitation 

for treating children with dizziness, coordination, 

balance, motor, postural, vestibular, visual motor, perceptual, 

sensory organization and motion disorders, due to 

disease, toxicity, infection, tumors, trauma, neurological 

and congenital/genetic disorders. The clinician working 

in pediatric rehabilitation will learn a new frame of reference 

and treatment techniques that can positively affect 

the child’s motor skills, balance, coordination, rate of 

development, perceptual skills and tolerance of motion. 

Instructor: Gaye Cronin. Contact: Education Resources, 



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. 


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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 

references, provides a thorough approach to therapeutic 

strategies and goals, thereby preparing therapists with 

cutting-edge information, evaluation tools and treatment 

protocols for the complex geriatric patient. Contact: 877- 

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

OCT. 19-20, 2012 FORT WAYNE, IN 

Linking Play to Function: 

NDT and Sensory Integration 

This workshop, developed and taught by Lezlie Adler, internationally 

renowned clinician and teacher, will focus on play 

as a vehicle for learning for children with developmental 

challenges. Current information on Neuro Developmental 

Treatment and Sensory Integration will provide the foundation 

for analyzing and applying play to assessment and intervention 

with children of all ages to attain functional skills. 

Instructor: Lezlie Adler. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 



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 

hour lecture provides take home information on cutting edge 

assessment and treatment of older clients with Parkinson’s 

disease, stroke, gait, balance disorders, and pain problems 

with a 300+ page handout with over 5,000 current medical 

references. Use these treatment techniques and evaluation 

tools to work smarter not harder. Contact: 877-794-7328 

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

OCT. 19-20, 2012 CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 

OCT. 26-27, 2012 JOHNSON CITY, NY 

Pediatric NDT: 

Treatment Intensive 

A unique clinical problem solving approach, addressing 

the single and multi system impairments of different 

motor/sensory diagnosis. The course will address motor 

impairments and treatment strategies for functional gains 

in the zero-20y population with CP, TBI Seizure disorders, 

Down syndrome, and other motor syndromes. This 

course is intended for those therapists/assistants, PT/OT/ 

ST with some previous experiences and additional training 

in NDT, and other modalities, working with the outlined 

population. Primarily lab/video/demo and problem-solving 

to develop functional goals and practice treatment strategies 

to achieve increased functional abilities. Instructor: 

Barbara Hodge. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 508- 



OCT. 19-20, 2012 DES MOINES, IA 

OCT. 27-28, 2012 HARTFORD, CT 

NOV. 30-DEC. 1, 2012 WILKES-BARRE TWP, PA 

NDT: Intensive Handling/Problem 

Solving for Function 

This intensive course is designed for experienced pediatric 

therapists who are interested in improving their problemsolving 

skills in order to achieve more efficient functional outcomes 

for children with Neuro-Motor disorders. Emphasizing 

a NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) framework, the 

course will utilize client videos as a basis for problemsolving 

sessions and handling labs. Labs will focus on 

handling strategies that address the priority impairments and 

facilitate optimal control of posture and movement. Carryover 

strategies will also be discussed. Instructor: Linda Kleibhan. 



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: Education Resources, 



OCT. 26-28, 2012 PUYALLUP, WA 

NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2012 HOLLYWOOD, FL 

Ambulation Interventions 

For the 0-3 Population 

This course will focus on pre - and early ambulation in a population 

that is predisposed to rapid and dramatic changes: the 

birth to three populations. Typical and atypical preparation for 

and development of ambulation in the infant and toddler will 

be examined. The impact of biomechanics, the neuromuscular 

system, the sensory system, orthotics, tone management, 

and equipment will be integrated as participants learn to 

build intervention strategies to address ambulation early and 

effectively in infants and toddlers with diagnoses such as 

CP, developmental delay, prematurity and Down Syndrome. 

Instructor: Jan McElroy. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 



OCT. 27-28, 2012 ENGLEWOOD, NJ 

DEC. 8-9, 2012 TALLAHASSEE, FL 

Diagnosis/Treatment: 

Movement Impairment Syndromes 

The concepts and principles of the movement system impairment 

(MSI) theory as developed by Shirley Sahrmann, PT, 

PhD, FAPTA, and its relationship to alteration in neuromusculoskeletal 

function will be presented. This course will enable 

the clinician to identify impairments in alignment, muscle 

length, and pattern of movement and their relationship to 

musculoskeletal pain syndromes. The signs and symptoms 

of syndromes to be diagnosed by the therapist will be 

described. Discussion will focus on developing a precise 

therapeutic exercise program to correct faulty posture and 

movement associated with functional activities. Instructor: 

Mary Kate McDonnell. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 

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


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. 


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NOV. 15-16, 2012 FRAMINGHAM, MA 

13th Annual Therapies in 

The School Conference 

Register early for this popular conference which closed out 

last year to learn creative and effective strategies and help 

you to prioritize your school interventions in a collaborative 

model. Topics include outcomes in ASD, integrating movement 

based learning into the classroom, gaining postural 

stability for school function, motor control and motor learning, 

as well as managing the severely involved child. Multi 

Faculty. Contact: Education Resources, Inc., 800-487-6530; 

508-359-6533; www.educationresourcesinc.com 

DEC. 1-2, 2012 FREEHOLD, NJ 


The Frail Elderly 

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

on 30 assessment tools and treatment protocols for working 

with the frail older population. Information on the effects of 

institutionalization, medical and cognitive pathologies that 

affect the frail population, pharmacological management, 

and the impact of reimbursement models will be presented at 

this 20 contact hour course. Specific evaluations and creative 

treatment protocols for gait, balance, strength, flexibility, and 

endurance will be provided. Contact: 877-794-7328 (tollfree); 

or www.greatseminarsandbooks.com 

MARCH 9-17, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 

MARCH 9-17, 2013 ALBERTA, CANADA 

APRIL 6-14, 2013 LONG ISLAND, NY 

Lymphedema 

Therapy Certification 

The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy’s Advantage Optimal 

Access Format is a blended live & web-based certification 


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program producing LANA-eligible lymphedema therapists 

in only 9 continuous days. Only 5 workdays and 2 weekends 

make this course the most sensible, cost-effective, 

unmatched choice. Save large expenses on staff coverage, 

travel, hotel and meals. Take our online Virtual Tour and 

compare to other schools! This course teaches: Manual 

Lymph Drainage (MLD) & Complete Decongestive Therapy 

(Vodder/Foeldi Tech) covering 135 hours, basic and advanced 

MLD, bandaging & Tx protocols, Tx of primary & secondary 

lymphedema, extremity & non-extremity lymphedema. All 

Norton School instructors are recognized national experts 

and are available via e-mail & phone consultation for Tx 

of complex patients. We offer Advanced Training Programs, 

Reviews, Bi-Annual Conferences, Specialized Training Videos 

& free lifetime listing in our Therapist Referral Database. 

Multiple courses offered per month nationally. Inquire about 

hosting a course! MD, RN, PT, OT, PT & OT Assistants, 

Nurses & MTs qualified. The Norton School is recognized 

by FPTA, NJ, SBPTE, TPTA, AOTA & NCBTMB for CEUs. 

Senior Faculty: Steve Norton, MLD/CD, CLT-LANA; Andrea 

Cheville, MD, Medical Director. Contact: 866-445-9674 (tollfree); 

866-854-7800 (fax); info@NortonSchool.com or www. 

NortonSchool.com 

EXPLORE 

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION 

JOB FAIRS 

HEALTHCARE CAREERS 

ONLINE CE CREDITS 

BUYERS GUIDES 

SHOPPING 

SURVEYS 

COURSES 

AND MORE! 


[ClAssIFIED MARKEtPlACE] 

IMMIGRATION for PTs: 

H-1B 

Permanent Residency 

TN-1 

Requests for Evidence 

Appeals 

Emily Lopez Neumann 

Attorney at Law 

REDDY & NEUMANN, P.C. 

Houston, Texas www.rnlawgroup.com 

713-953-7787 emily@rnlawgroup.com 

* Not Certifi ed by Texas Board of Legal Specialization. 

[BACK PAIN] 

back pain continued from page 25 

feel it is important to stress the tissue at fault, 

but have one day of appropriate recovery 

before stressing the tissue again. Patients who 

have therapy on an infrequent basis need to 

understand the importance of continuing 

their regimen on a consistent basis in order 

to get the best possible results with their rehabilitation 

program. 

Physical therapists need to know how 

quickly they should move their patients 

through each of these phases. It is careless 

to skip phases, as this puts the patient at risk 

for re-injuring his back and/or sacral region. 

It is also extremely important for patients to 

understand that they will need to continue to 

maintain the improved strength, stability and 

flexibility of their lumbosacral region through 

participating in a comprehensive post-rehab 

exercise program.This will ensure that the 

injured tissue does not have undue stress put 

on it. This point cannot be overstated. 

It is extremely important to make the home 

program as consistent and similar to the therapy 

program as possible. Using simple equipment 

that mimics the formal therapy program 

helps patients feel comfortable and confident 

that the post-rehabilitation program will be as 

effective as previous therapy. I frequently tell 

patients to do their exercises at the same time 

as when they were participating in therapy. It 

is important to keep as much consistency as 

possible, in order to have the highest probability 

of maintaining compliance beyond 

formal physical therapy. 

I also believe that it can be extremely beneficial 

to participate in a safe Pilates-based 

exercise program, as I have found that this is 

the most beneficial exercise to help continue 

to strengthen and stabilize the lumbosacral 

region. If this is all done correctly, we as physical 

therapists can truly change the epidemic 

of lumbosacral dysfunction. n 

Greg Todd is clinic director and co-owner of 

Renewal Rehabilitation in Hyde Park and Wesley 

Chapel, FL. He is also president of Physical Therapy 

Builder, a consulting firm designed to assist therapists 

in growing their private practices. 


For more information on pain, please 

visit www.advanceweb.com/ 

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ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS - FT* & Per Diem, ALL BOROUGHS, Nassau & Suffolk 

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WWW.STMARYSKIDS.ORG • EOE M/F/D/V/SO 

PER DIEM PHYSICAL 

THERAPISTS 

Partners in Care is a respected leader in home 

health care. 

We are currently seeking Per Diem Physical Therapists 

for Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx, 

Westchester and Nassau to provide high quality 

coordinated physical therapy services in collaboration 

with the health care team to patients in their homes, 

or other designated settings, consistent with the 

organizational philosophies, policies and standards of 

care. A license and current registration to practice 

Physical Therapy in New York State and a minimum 

of one year of full time paid, work experience (or 

equivalent) as a Physical Therapist a must. Home 

Care experience preferred. 

We offer a competitive salary. Please forward your 

resume to: Partners in Care, Human Resources 

Department, 1250 Broadway, 10th Floor, New 

York, NY 10001. Fax: 212-290-3184. E-mail: 

Lorna.Williams@partnersincareny.org. EOE. 

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YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL! 

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quality care to help our patients get well. We have been so successful that we are expanding our practice! Check us out at 

www.aimsclinic.com to fi nd out what makes AIMS so unique. If you are looking for what we offer and want to be a part of 

our ongoing 35-year success story please send your resume to: 

732-238-6194 or to director@aimsclinic.com 

Pediatric 

PT • PT • PT 

SIGN-ON BONUS 

IMMEDIATE Full/Part-Time positions 

available at various locations throughout 

New Jersey in school-based programs. 

Middlesex County 

and surrounding NJ areas 

Excellent Rates. Benefits & 401K. 

Limited or NO TRAVELING. Mentorship available. 

Call/Fax resume to: Harold Granek 

LEBA Therapeutic Service, Inc. 

Call (732) 572-3536 Fax (732) 572-3539 

info@lebats.com 

PEDIATRIC PT 

School district in West Nassau; 3-5 days/week; 

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

New York, New Jersey 

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. 

We change the world, 

one person at a time. 

Birch Family Services is a 

non-profit organization providing 

specialized services to children 

with special needs. 

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS 

Full-Time & Part-Time 

All Boroughs 

Provide physical therapy services to children in preschool 

and school-age settings. NYS license and 

pediatric experience required. 

Competitive salaries and benefits. Please forward 

resume to: Human Resources, 104 West 29th 

Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001, or Email: 

jobs.ed@birchfamilyservices.org. 

An Equal Opportunity 

Employer M/F/D/V 

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 

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 

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My work helps to improve the lives of others. 

You might call it unlikely. 

I call it MJHS. 

— Gebeth V., PT 

““ 

Full Time - Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & The Bronx 

(Bilingual English/Chinese/Spanish/Russian helpful) 

Fee-For-Service - All Boroughs 

Fee-For-Service opportunities available for OTs and SLPs 

For additional job opportunities 

and event information visit mjhs.jobs 

FAX Resume 

Attention CEO 

516-634-5329 

Immediate opening for a part-time PT in beautiful Morristown/ 

Parsippany area of New Jersey. Hours are Monday to Friday 

minimum 5 pm to 8 pm. Great opportunity with room for growth. 

Ideal candidate will be licensed to work in NJ and participation 

in the Medicare program is essential. The practice is a very well 

established and fl ourishing company with deep roots in the 

community. Come be a part of our team. 

Please contact ptjob261@aol.com or fax 973.538.4957 

PEDIATRICS! 

[ mjhs.jobs ] 

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS NEEDED 

SUMMER-SEPT 

EI/CPSE COMMUNITY 

CLINIC & SCHOOLS! 

EMPLOYEES-PER DIEM AVAILABLE 

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. 

Physical Therapist(s) 

(1) Anticipated Full-Time position and (1) Anticipated 

Part-Time position for ONC BOCES component 

School Districts in Otsego County beginning 

September 2012. Must have or be eligible for NYS 

License. Competitive benefi ts & salary. 

Interested candidates should apply online at 

www.olasjobs.org/southern 

or send application materials to: 

ONC BOCES, Human Resources, NCOC 

PO Box 382, 2020 Jump Brook Road 

Grand Gorge, NY 12434. EOE 

Losing a Limb 

In the United States alone, there are 

approximately 1.8 million people living 

with limb loss according to National 

Limb Loss Amputation Center statistics.

Join our team of great therapists! 

Metro SportsMed is dedicated to delivering 

premium quality care to our patients. We 

promote a strong learning environment 

with excellent opportunities for growth. Our 

comprehensive program includes orthopedics, 

neuro, pelvic health, lymphedema, pediatric, 

aquatic, and fi tness/wellness. We offer a 

competitive salary and benefi ts package, 

and support therapists interested in obtaining 

specialty certifi cations. Currently, we are 

seeking inpatient & outpatient: 

Senior Physical Therapists 

(min. 3 years of experience) 


Physical Therapist Assistants 

Lymphedema Therapists 

Fax resume to 888-318-2437 

www.metrosportmed.com 

POSITIVE BEGINNINGS 

PRESCHOOL 

PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL 

THERAPIST 

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED 

Special Ed Preschool in Queens 

Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem 

are Welcome To Apply 

Send resumes Attn: 

Kristen Lamparter, PT 

Fax: 718-326-0637 

Email: klamparter@posbegin.org 

EOE 

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, 

Montgomery and Lancaster 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. 

(CENTRAL NEW JERSEY) 

FT/PT - PT/PTA 

Immediate Opening for PT owned outpatient facility. 

New grads welcome. Will sponsor green card. 

Excellent salary and benefi ts. 

QABABAR@yahoo.com 

Call: 732-324-2121 • Fax: 732-324-2422 

Parkinson’s Study 

A preliminary study suggests that 

implants of cells from the human retina 

improved motor symptoms in 

patients with Parkinson’s disease, and 

they appear to be safe and well-tolerated, 

according to a report in the 

December 2005 issue of Archives of 

Neurology. 

EOE 

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) 

KIDZ THERAPY SERVICES, PLLC 

PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS 

Nassau/Suffolk Clinics 

• Immediate Full-time/Part-time Clinic/School-based Positions 

• School-based Independent Contractor Positions 

• State-of-the-Art Sensory Gym and Equipment 

• Excellent Benefi ts for Full-time Employees 

• Supervision and Professional Development Available 

• New Grads Welcome 

Contact: Kidztherapy@Kidztherapy.com or 

Phone: 516-747-9030 (Nassau) or 631-382-7311 (Suffolk) 

Fax: 516-877-0998 (Nassau) or 631-382-7399 (Suffolk) 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Watch Me Grow, a pediatric sensory gym has part-time, 

per diem and salary OT and PT positions available 

at both it’s UWS and Gramercy locations. 

Monday-Friday. September start date. 

www.WatchMeGrowNYC.com 

E-mail:info@watchmegrownyc.com 

Fax: (212) 982-9816 

PT sports/ortho practice in 

Manhattan/Brooklyn searching for a FT PT to 

join our dynamic org. 1-2 patients/hr. NYS licensed, have 

good interpersonal skills, be team oriented, leadership & 

quality focused. Benefi ts included. 

Fax resume 718-854-9121 or e-mail 

JB@qualitycarephysicaltherapy.com 

New York, Pennsylvania, 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 

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Bulova Corporate Center 

75-20 Astoria Boulevard, 2nd Floor 

Jackson Heights, New York 11370 

Thursday, August 23rd 

1250 Broadway, 7th Floor 

New York, NY 10001 

Monday, August 13th & 20th 

1630 East 15th St. • Brooklyn, NY 11229 

Monday, August 20th 

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 

• 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: 

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 

1:30PM to 4:45PM 

VNSNY Brooklyn Regional Office, 

Rooms C and D, 1630 East 15th Street, 

Brooklyn, New York 11229 

Topic: An Evidenced Based Approach to 

Strength Training in the Older Adult 

Presenter: Joseph Gallagher, PT, DPT 

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 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST 

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ACT NOW! 

Join our team of top professionals and get a once in a 

lifetime opportunity to be trained and get certifi ed in manual 

therapy by leading manual therapy experts Dr. Kostopoulos & 

Dr. Rizopoulos. 

New York’s premier PT company, Hands-On Care Physical 

Therapy has PT openings in all boroughs throughout the NYC 

area in our new state-of-the-art outpatient facilities. We not 

only off er quality care but a chance for you to grow within the 

company as a future clinical director and/or teaching faculty 

of the prestigious Hands-On Seminars. We provide signifi cant 

continuing education packages, certifi cation in manual therapy, 

along with health insurance and other benefi ts. Must 

have a NYS license or be eligible. We sponsor for Work VISA 

status, salary negotiable along with bonus incentives. So if 

you’re a person that believes the sky is the limit, come join 

our team today and never stop growing. 

Hands-On Care Physical Therapy 

www.HandsOnPT.org 

Sara Castano / 718 707 6970 ext. 308 

Fax: 718 532 9650 • sarac@handsonpt.org 

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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New Jersey 

Now Hiring Physical Therapists 

FULL TIME, PART TIME, PER DIEM 

Helping you become a better therapist is critical 

to our success. 

Located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey, Health- 

South is a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation services. We are 

fully accredited acute rehabilitation hospitals that treat a wide clinical 

case load such as stroke, brain injury, neurological disorders, cardiac, 

orthopedic, amputation, multiple trauma, pulmonary and diabetes. 

Our therapists work with state-of-the-art therapy technologies including: 

® ® 

 

Exciting Time to Join HealthSouth 

 

 

 

and training 

Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification in Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Hip Fracture 

Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Stroke Rehabilitation (Tinton Falls), and Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Cardiac 

Rehabilitation, Diabetes Mellitus, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Stroke Rehabilitation (Toms River). 

$10,000 

SIGN-ON 

BONUS! 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST F/T 

You have a knack for seeing 

just what’s needed… 

regardless of the patient, their age, 

or their condition! 

You thrive on a diversity of challenges at work. You belong at Bergen Regional 

Medical Center in Paramus, the largest hospital in the area. We currently seek a 

NJ licensed Physical Therapist for our busy outpatient physical rehab practice, 

one of the renowned levels of care we proudly offer the community. 

Use your energy and knowledge to keenly evaluate disability/functionality, organize 

and conduct the therapeutic program, and treat varied conditions/age groups. 

Bachelor’s degree and Heart Saver Certification also required. Along with variety 

and a team-focused approach, you will enjoy a very lucrative sign-on bonus. 

To learn more about us and to apply online, 

visit:www.bergenregional.com 

Email: apply@bergenregional.com 

Fax: (201) 967-4109 

Medical Center 

Our patients and residents are at the heart of everything we do. 



EOE 

Apply Now 

Get the process started by applying 

online at www.healthsouth.jobs or 

contact one of our hospitals below. 

New Jersey licensed physical therapists 

with inpatient rehabilitation experience 

preferred. New grads welcome! 

Anita Pisani/Director, Human Resources 

anita.pisani@healthsouth.com 

 

Lori Munyan/Director, Human Resources 

lori.munyan@healthsouth.com 

 

BETTER OUTCOMES AT WORK 

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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 

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We provide center, school and homebased 

interdisciplinary therapy in NJ. 

We are seeking Therapists who are 

interested in developing their potential 

and that of the children 

with whom they work. 

BE WELL 

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. 

Brooklyn Community 

Rehabilitation and Medical Center 

A private multidisciplinary facility 

seeks Full-Time and Part-Time PT 

for NJ to work with a diverse 

client population. Pediatric and adult 

clients across the age span. Training 

available, pediatric and adult treatment 

gyms, fully equipped SI room. 

Ongoing supervision, mentorship 

and professional growth opportunities 

available. Potential to earn $100 per 

hour. New grads welcome. Sunday 

positions available. Benefits. NJ 

State License required. 

We do sponsor H1 VISA. 

Contact Chuck at 

(718) 951-8800 x 2181 

E-mail: chuck@communitytherapy.com 

Please call or send resume: 

P: (973) 365-1444 • F: (973) 365-1446 

E-mail: dinahkidclanllc@aol.com 

Excellent 

rates 

Treating you better…for life. 

New Jersey, Pennsylvania 

Saint Peter’s University Hospital 

 

 

 

 

 


 

TENDER TOUCH REHAB 

seeks 

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS & PTAs 

Because we care 

servicing over 100 facilities throughout NY, NJ, PA, and DE 

full-time, part-time and per diem positions 

flexible schedule/weekend & evening hours available 

early intervention opportunities in Philadelphia 

mentoring program 

quality one on one treatment 

great benefits and huge sign-on bonus! 

up to $15,000 in tuition forgiveness for new grads 

director positions available 

free health insurance options 

h1B and green card (EB2) visas 

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Pennsylvania, New Jersey, National, Maryland, Washington, D.C. 

CASE MANAGER REHAB THERAPY 

Geisinger Health System (GHS) is seeking a Case Manager, 

Rehab Therapy (PT/OT) to join its growing Geisinger 

Health Plan team in Danville, PA. 

Come join the team that supports the #1 health insurance plan in the state. 

This unique position utilizes knowledge of Rehab Therapy to review cases 

and coordinate care with providers to ensure the best clinical outcome 

for the patient. 

About the position: 

• Coordinating the pre-certi cation process for therapy services 

• Handling pre-certi cation requests, authorization and concurrent review as 

determined by individualized plans of care, managed care guidelines, contracts 

and clinical pathways 

• Responding to clinical, outcome system and scal data 

• Participating in programs to improve clinical, quality and scal outcomes 

• Positive, understanding attitude toward managed care principles and practices 

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist; previous Case 

Management experience preferred 

Visit geisinger.org/careers to learn more about this position, or contact 

Roxie D. Shrawder, RN, BSN, MS, HR Manager, at 570.214.9206 

or rshrawder@geisinger.edu. 

On the lookout for 

a great new position? 

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. 

$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! 

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Crest Physical Therapy 

Growing Corporately Owned Physical Therapy Practice 

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

Looking for Physical Therapists for our Whiting and Wall, NJ locations. 

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, but will work to train in this 

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

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

and a quarterly incentive program. 

SIGN ON BONUS 

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 

Bone Growth, 

Bone Loss 

According to the International 

Osteoporosis Foundation, bone tissue 

accumulated in girls between the ages 

of 11 to 13 is approximately equal to 

the amount of bone lost during the 30 

years that follow menopause. 



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. 

Fax: 973-672-7876 • E-mail: HRresumes@ycs.org 

WWW.YCS.ORG 

YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Action Employer 


Full-time 30 hrs./Part-time position available immediately 

in dynamic outpatient private practice in 

East Brunswick, NJ. Will train in Hands-On. New 

Grads Wanted. 

Please fax resume to 732-257-5099 

or call 732-740-5659 

or call 732-257-0900 

UPPER SOUTH ATLANTIC 

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! 

Pediatric PTs 

Early Intervention Opportunities in 

District of Columbia 

PT Supervisor and PT positions 

for School-based, EI, and Out-patient 

in Baltimore, MD metro area 

Contact: Care Resources today to 

learn more 1-877-ASK-CARE 

careresources-hr@careresources.net 

www.careresourcesinc.com 

EOE M/F/D/V 

RENEW YOUR FREE SUBSCRIPTION 

CALL TODAY — 800.355.1088

PHYSICAL 

THERAPISTS 

St. Coletta of Greater Washington 

St. Coletta of Greater Washington serves 

school age children and adults with intellectual 

disabilities, autism, and secondary disabilities. 

Our reputation as a premier educational facility 

is well known throughout the Washington DC 

metropolitan area. We are actively recruiting 

for: 


Provides assessments, develop and implement 

IEP goals and objectives using an integrated 

services model. Utilize various forms of data 

collection, including audio and video tapes, 

charts, and language samples. Advises and 

ensures the development and follow through 

of appropriate classroom adaptations to 

ensure maximum learning and communication. 

Provide therapy services to children/adults 

with developmental delays and/or disabilities. 

Establishes and maintains professional and 

cooperative relationships with parents, 

guardians, outside specialist and agencies. 

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical 

Therapy and a valid Physical Therapy (PT) 

license in the District of Columbia; Master's 

degree in Physical Therapy preferred. Previous 

experience working with children 

or adults with intellectual disabilities is 

preferred. 

Our new state-of-the-art school is directly 

opposite the Stadium/Armory METRO exit on 

Independence Avenue, SE, Washington, DC. 

We off er top competitive salaries and excellent 

benefi ts. Learn more about us and our new 

school at www.stcoletta.org. 

Mail resume to: 

St. Coletta of Greater Washington 

1901 Independence Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20003 

Fax: 202-350-8657•Jobs@stcoletta.org 

No calls please. EOE 


PRN, Inpatient and Outpatient Adult 

PRN, Inpatient Pediatrics 

Requires a DC license (or eligibility). 

Our PTs enjoy: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Washington, D.C., West Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina 

Typical kids… 

at home again, thanks to you. 

You have it in you to make perhaps the largest difference in a small person’s life. The 

powerful gift you can give your patient -- is the ability to return home. This is what we do 

at The HSC Pediatric Center. Join the Washington, DC area’s only premier provider 

of pediatric rehabilitative and transitional care, accredited by The Joint Commission© 

(TJC), and CARF (The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). 

Physical Therapist (FT, Days) 

Position requires a graduate of an approved professional school for physical therapy, 

District of Columbia license (or eligible), and valid CPR certification. Recent pediatric 

clinical experience highly desired. 

New grads are welcome to apply. 

We offer a competitive salary and a complete benefits 

package including medical, dental, pension plan, and more! 

For immediate consideration, apply online or 

e-mail your resume to: yhutto@hospsc.org. 

EOE M/F/D/V. 

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 

www.hschealthcarecareers.org 

LOWER SOUTH ATLANTIC 

SPORTS PLUS PHYSICAL THERAPY 

Purely Outpatient Orthopaedics! 

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

settings, including: • Gastonia, NC (PTA) • Aiken, SC (PT) • Myrtle Beach, SC (PT) 

• Charleston, SC (Neuro. PT) • Summerville, SC (PTA) 

Contact Catherine Sullivan, MPT 

CLEMSON SPORTS MEDICINE & REHABILITATION 

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

www.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 

Carolina Therapy Services 

PT/OT/SLP: Opportunities in Boone, 

Fayetteville, Warrenton 

and Dunn, NC (Home Health) 

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 

Visit us at the Web at www.carolinatherapy.net 

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North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Iowa 

Today is the 

fi rst day of the 

rest of your career. 

Celebrate by making a bold move – to 

FirstHealth of the Carolinas. A leading 

healthcare system that puts patients fi rst, 

we offer you a medically sophisticated and 

supportive environment where you can learn and 

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. 

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 

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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 

PROGRAM 

Staff Therapist, Full-Time 

and PRN Opportunities 

For information please call 

404.350.7340 or apply online at 

shepherd.org 



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Immediate Openings 

Wellington Healthcare 


GEORGIA: Buckhead area - FT/PT; & PRN PTA 

Conyers - Rehab Director 

TENNESSEE: Memphis area - FT 

LOUISIANA: Shreveport - PT/PTA PRN 

ALABAMA: Mobile - PRN 

Competitive salary & benefi ts 

based on experience. 

Interested candidates should send their 

resume to Rehabhr@wellhs.com 

fax to 770-740-2910 or call 251-680-1262 

Developmental preschool serving birth to age 7 seeking part- 

time pediatric physical therapist 25 hrs/wk (can be 4 or 5 

days). 12-month position with 8 weeks off (4 in summer) plus 

10-13 days paid leave and full benefi ts package. Dynamic 

interdisciplinary team and fl exible work environment. Contact 

Alexis Hanna, therapy director, Meyer Center for Special 

Children (864) 250-0005 ext. 216 or e-mail resume 

to ahanna@meyercenter.org. 

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 

EAST SOUTH CENTRAL 

Physical 


Northport Rehab Therapy Services 

Northport Medical Center, Northport, Alabama Therapists 

Experienced and new graduate employment opportunities 

available. Clinical scope of services includes patient 

Northport Rehab populations from pediatric Therapy to geriatric. Services 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Northport Medical Center, Northport, Alabama 

Experienced and new graduates employment 

opportunities available. Clinical scope of services 

includes patient populations from pediatric 

to geriatric. 

Minimum Qualifi cations: 

• Bachelor’s 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. 

DCH offers you... 

• Competitive Pay and Benefi ts 

• Opportunities for New Graduates 

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus 

Opportunity requires 

• 2-year DCH Commitment 

• Minimum 0.7 FTE (56 hours bi-weekly) 

* Paid out in equal bi-weekly installments 

over the course of 2-year commitment. 

For more information regarding these 

Physical Therapist positions currently available 

with DCH Health System and 

to apply online, visit DCH website: 

www.dchsystem.com 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

DCH Regional Medical Center - Tuscaloosa, Alabama 

Northport Medical Center - Northport, Alabama 

Fayette Medical Center - Fayette, Alabama 

www.dchsystem.com 

WEST NORTH CENTRAL 

Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant 

AND Program Director, 

Physical Therapist Assistant and 

Therapeutic Massage Programs 

Indian Hills Community College has openings for 

someone who will direct the Physical Therapist Assistant and 

Therapeutic Massage Programs and instruct in the PTA 

program. Starting salaries range $51,601-$69,079 plus 

competitive fringe benefi t package and a 4-day workweek 

(161-184 days annually). PT preferred and must be eligible 

for Iowa Licensure. Minimum requirements and complete 

job descriptions can be found at www.indianhills.edu. 

Applications will be accepted until the positions are fi lled. 

Send letter of application and resume to: 

Human Resources 

Indian Hills Community College 

525 Grandview Ave. 

Ottumwa, IA 52501 

Offi ce: 641-683-5200 

Monday thru Thursday 

Fax: 641-683-5184 

E-mail: hr@indianhills.edu 

AA/EOE 

www.advanceweb.com 

YOUR ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER

WEST SOUTH CENTRAL 

PACIFIC 

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, 

Candidate 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 

Physical Therapist 

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 

LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? 


CAN HELP YOU FIND ONE TODAY! 

Mentoring is our Strength. 

Rehab is our Core. 


and PTAs 

Visit www.interfacerehab.com 

View both our full-time and per diem positions in 

Southern California. While you're there check 

out our "Platinum Benefi ts" that includes Unlimited 

"Hands On" Continuing Education. * Conditions Apply 

Contact: 

PTA: Linda Barnett 714-646-8302 

Linda@interfacerehab.com 

PT: Julie Lopez 714-646-8301 

Julie@interfacerehab.com 


-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 


THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE 

JPS HEALTH NETWORK. 

JPS Health Network values 

highly motivated clinicians 

who want to make a 

difference in people’s lives 

and serve the 1 million JPS 

patients a year. As a major 

employer in the Fort Worth 

area, JPS is a teaching 

hospital and a Level 1 Trauma 

Center, providing a level of 

care for the seriously injured 

unmatched by any 

Tarrant County hospital. 

“Each day, I walk through the doors excited to challenge myself and my 

team, to make a positive difference in the lives of the patients we serve.” 

~David Graves, Director of Rehabilitation Services 

We’re currently seeking physical therapists. 

If you’re interested in joining our team, please visit 

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Hawaii, Alaska, California, National 

1 (FT) 


Maui, Hawaii 

Imagine living in paradise! Provide home, 

center-based, and preschool therapy services 

to children birth to age 6. Continuing 

education allowance, 24 paid days off, 15 paid 

holidays, cell phone reimbursement, laptops, 

fl exibility, & family-friendly environment! 

Imua Family Services 

95 Mahalani St. Ste. 19A 

Wailuku, HI 96793 

Ph: 808.244.7467 • Fax: 808.242.5835 

cmasters@imuafamilyservices.org 

www.imuafamilyservices.org 

Physical Therapist Opportunities 

FT Outpatient 

FT HH 

Join our dedicated, knowledgeable and 

strong core therapy staff who are great 

mentors and teammates. 

888-890-8301, ext. 1 

907-228-8554 (fax) 

kmcrecruiters@peacehealth.org 

www.peacehealth.org 

Rancho Physical Therapy, the premier group of outpatient 

orthopedic clinics in Southern California, seeks full or 

part-time Physical Therapists for our Palm Desert and 

Victorville offi ces. Must be California licensed or with PTLA 

status. We’re looking for energetic team players with strong 

computer skills. Setting Rancho apart is our APTA credentialed 

Orthopedic Residency Program and strong opportunities 

for advancement to clinic director. Excellent salary & 

benefi ts. Relocation expense assistance. Check our website 

for more information on Rancho Physical Therapy. 

Please send resume to nkreile@ranchopt.com 

EOE/M/F/V/H 

NATIONAL 



BRING YOUR LIFEMOVE YOUR 

CAREER 

Take the scenic route to healing the lives of others by 

making a difference at Eisenhower Medical Center. 

A 2011 Gallup "Great Workplace" winner, and 

recently voted among the “Top 20 Most Beautiful 

Hospitals" of 2012 by Soliant Health, we are located 

on 130 acres near beautiful Palm Springs, California. 

Bring your life to this dynamic desert resort 

community—and move your career to a supportive, 

state-of-the-art environment that values teamwork 

while fostering individual growth. 

The new Annenberg Pavilion has increased our 

capacity to 540 beds, featuring a brand new, 

state-of-the-art 23-bed acute rehab unit which 

complements our comprehensive outpatient 

programs and facilities. Our neuro and vestibular 

rehab programs seek clinicians with acute and/or 

outpatient experience or interests. 

Our focus on superlative care shows—we were 

ranked as #1 in California for Joint Replacement in 

2010, 2009 and 2008 by HealthGrades® and are 

proudly JCAHO Certified for Stroke and Joint 

Replacement. Our current inpatient and outpatient 

rehab programs, including our new acute rehab 

units, focus on delivering exemplary patient care 

and demonstrate Eisenhower’s commitment and 

continuous program development. 

EOE 

For you, Eisenhower’s inpatient 

and outpatient Physical Therapy 

centers offer: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are currently seeking: 


Physical Therapy Assistants 

To apply visit EMCrehabCareers.com 

39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

“Genesis was really appealing to me because of the mentor program. From the first day, if I had 

questions he was available. Our mentors always have the time for us and I can tell they enjoy it too.” 

- Keith Coy, Physical Therapist 

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Is it the benefits? At Genesis, we provide a selection of flexible options for you to best meet your needs from day one–it’s part of the 

reason we have one of the highest retention levels in the industry. 

Resources? There’s a wealth of resources here. You’ll onboard with a mentor, work with cutting-edge technology and benefit from a 

focus on continuing education while setting your sights on the variety of challenges and specialty clinical areas available to you. 

Stability? With more than 1,100 service sites in 36 states, we’re growing and getting stronger as a company every day. 

When you think about your career as a Physical Therapist or PTA, we believe you will likely come back to the same answer that we do 

at Genesis Rehab Services. 

It’s the people. Genesis Rehab Services is an ideal place for those new to the profession or with a wealth of experience for all of these 

reasons and more, but at the heart of it all, it’s our people that make all the difference. People who are committed to making care 

something more–something REMARKABLE. 

Want to hear more of Keith’s 

story and what it’s like to work 

at Genesis? 

Watch his video at: 

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Career Opportunities are available in a rich 

variety of settings Nationwide. 

Contact Jason Grant at 1•866•428•5875, 

email: Jason.Grant@genesishcc.com 

Learn more and apply today at: genesiscareers.jobs 

 

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National, International, Nevada, Ohio 

Join an IN-HOUSE Rehab Team... 

MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE PATIENT AT A TIME 

• Full Time Salaried Positions/PER DIEM Hourly Positions 

(Day, Evening, Weekends) 

• Great Bene ts and Competitive Salaries 

• SIGN ON BONUS and Relocation Assistance available 

• New Grads Welcome/Visa Sponsorship 

• Regional Support and Mentorship 

• Online Continuing Education and Licensure Reimbursement 

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: 

• Director of Rehabilitation 

• Assistant Director of Rehabilitation 

• Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant 

• Occupational Therapist/Certi ed Occupational 

Therapy Assistant 

• Speech Language Pathologists (CCC/CFY) 

LOCATIONS: 

Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Care 

231 South Washington St. | Millsboro, DE 19966 | T 302-934-7300 | F 302-934-1913 

Birchwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 

395 Middle Road | Nanticoke, PA 18634 | T 570-735-2973 | F 570-735-8420 

Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 

820 Durham Road | Buckingham, PA 18912 | T 215-598-7181 | F 215-598-0967 

Cambridge Springs Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 

110 Canfi eld Street | Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 | T 814-398-4626 | F 814-398-2803 

Caring Heart Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 

6445 Germantown Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19119 | T 215-438-5268 | F 215-951-0798 

Chester Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 

283 East Lancaster Avenue | Malvern, PA 19355 | T 610-296-4170 | F 610-296-7051 

Champion Rehabilitation & Health Center 

2 Beaumont Ave. | Brockton, MA 02302 | T 508-588-8550 | F 508-583-1820 


& PTAs 

SunDance Rehabilitation offers 

a wealth of Team Member benefits. 

Please contact us to learn more about our 

exceptional benefits plans and opportunities. 

We are an equal opportunity employer that believes 

difference is what makes us exceptional. Drug-free workplace. 

Welcome to the exceptional 

How does SunDance define ‘exceptional’? Unparalleled commitment 

to resident advocacy and innovative resident-centered care programs 

at 525 facilities in 37 states. Everything about SunDance makes us the 

exceptional choice for your rehab career. 

Join the 

exceptional. 

www.SunDanceRehab.com 

SunDanceCareers@sunh.com 

Toll Free: 888-267-2220 

advocacy :: competency :: innovation :: versatility :: partnership 



Deanwood Rehabilitation & Wellness Center 

5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue N.E. | Washington, D.C. 20019 | 

T 202-399-7504 | F 202-399-0881 

Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 

100 Miller Street | Gowanda, NY 14070 | T 716-532-5700 | www.gowandarehab.com 

Hearthside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 

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