ADVANCE Perspective: Physical Therapy

New and Improved

Lisa Lombardo — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Arguably, the best changes are ones that are subtle but make a big impact. To that end I would like to welcome our readers to ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine , a new and improved version of the national physical therapy newsmagazine that...(read more)

Senate Blocks Proposed Medicare Bill

Brian Ferrie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:14:00 GMT

On Oct. 21, the Senate voted against a motion that would have brought S. 1776, the Medicare Physicians Fairness Act of 2009, to the floor for debate. According to the Oct. 23 PT Bulletin from APTA , the motion failed by a vote of 47 to 53, which stopped...(read more)

Wii for the World Record

Elizabeth Puliti — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:17:00 GMT

The top story on CNNhealth.com today reads, "Seniors Wii bowl for world record and for health." According to the Guinness World Records, a world record was recently set in Houston, TX--for the world's largest senior citizen Wii bowling tournament! The...(read more)

Deciding Where to Live and Work

Lisa Lombardo — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:37:00 GMT

How much does the outlook on physical therapy jobs affect where you live and work? This month, AfterCollege.com researched the top metro areas across the country to for people looking for jobs in physical therapy. ( See the full story here .) They looked...(read more)

APTA Submits Statement on Act to Improve PT Services for Veterans

Brian Ferrie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:44:00 GMT

On Oct. 1, the APTA submitted a Statement for the Record to the Committee on Veteran Affairs, noted Volume 10, Issue 39 of PT Bulletin Online . This committee held a hearing on HR 1036, the Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act, introduced...(read more)

Fashion and Compassion

Rebecca Mayer — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:35:00 GMT

Beth Israel Medical Center (BIMC) in New York City has been named the beneficiary of an initiative set in motion by world renowned designer, Donna Karan. When her husband, Stephan Weiss, lost his battle with cancer just over eight years ago, Karan was...(read more)

New Medical Staff Might Be Bad For Your Health

Elizabeth Puliti — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:04:00 GMT

Starting a new job in emergency medicine? You may want to be extra careful on your first day. Research from Imperial College London states that the death rate is higher among patients admitted to English hospitals on the first Wednesday in August--the...(read more)

Breaking New Ground

Rebecca Mayer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:14:00 GMT

On the day before the 8th anniversary of 9/11, I witnessed the groundbreaking for a new Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center campus in what proved to be an inspirational and patriotic ceremony. Stephanie, a former resident at the Pediatric Center, led the...(read more)

APTA Comments on Fee Schedule and Outpatient Rules

Brian Ferrie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:14:00 GMT

According to the APTA's Sept. 4 PT Bulletin Online ( http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Current_Issue#article63798 ), the organization recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed 2010 Medicare...(read more)

The Return of the H1N1 Flu

Elizabeth Puliti — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:21:00 GMT

Worried about the H1N1 flu? You're not alone. According to a recent national poll, the number of worried Americans has more than doubled since May. "Back in May, concerns about the flu were ebbing because flu season in the U.S. was nearing its end," CNN...(read more)

SpongeBob Goes to Therapy

Rebecca Mayer — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:34:00 GMT

During a roundtable discussion at Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton, NJ, I learned that the therapists who work there are wise indeed. The pediatric rehab facility's physical, occupational and speech therapists feel passionate about...(read more)

Now for Something Completely Different

Lisa Lombardo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:30:00 GMT

ADVANCE is already receiving some nice feedback about our Aug. 10, 2009, cover story on therapists who entered the profession later in life, many after following established careers in other fields for years. The story, "Late Bloomers," tracked several...(read more)

Breaking Down Cultural Barriers

Rebecca Mayer — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:25:00 GMT

On a recent visit to Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, WA, I learned about some of the health care challenges faced by American Indians and Alaska Natives living in both urban and rural settings in the United States. Serving as the pediatric referral...(read more)

Send in Your Nomination for the ADVANCE Hall of Fame!

Rob Senior — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:05:00 GMT

For the first time this year, we are proud to announce that we will be accepting nominations for the newly-founded ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PTAs Hall of Fame! Each year, we will choose one nominee whose career accomplishments make them worthy...(read more)

Summit on International Direct Access Policies

Brian Ferrie — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:16:00 GMT

According to a July 31 press release ( http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Current_Issue#article62366 ) from APTA, the association will partner with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and World Confederation for Physical Therapy to host the...(read more)