In my search for information I come across many sites that provide valuable references for me. One search led me to a biography site (www.whonamedit.com) that I devoured rapidly and I enjoy going back frequently to keep updated on the information as new entries are provided. And since I read frequently about many subjects I figured I was pretty ...

As I was standing in our PT office last week to drop off some paperwork, a student came in and asked if he could enroll in one of our massage classes.  He explained that he was ''interested in learning massage, and thought this would be the place to go-since PTs give massages.''  Since I have a Type A personality (at times) I explained ...

According to Webster's Dictionary, the definition of the word skilled is; ''a) great ability or proficiency, b) an art or craft especially one involving the hands or body, c) ability in such an art.'' So then how would we as therapists define ''Skilled Therapy''? I think this is an extremely important question that everyone seems to be asking. ...

The focus is always on two folks running for president.  It seems the independent people that are running never get the press coverage that they deserve. If you look, there are quite a few people that are trying to get into the White House.  After looking at the candidates and trying to decipher where they stand on subjects important ...

In the most recent print issue of Advance for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants (vol 19, # 18, p. 138) the Rehab Roundtable section poses an interesting question. Should physical modalities be removed from physical therapy practice? This is a legitimate question. Modalities, particularly ultrasound, are overused. The question was put out to a ...

This year has definitely been different than I expected in many ways. But one main thing that stuck out for me is what appears to be almost an ongoing battle between health care professionals--PTs, ATCs, chiropractors, and MDs--in what appears to be a turf war. I understand each organization's role in supporting their own professionals, and I ...

  Mitch Woldt, BSN, RN,  is a nurse at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. I am a male who recently became a registered nurse. Through college and my first few months working, I have noticed and felt many emotions. There are two main and important points I would like to share so others know and understand what ...

I once saw an ad on TV showing a postoperative patient returning from surgery and being told ''the surgery went well, but you have cancer'' by her physician, who promptly leaves the patient in the hallway.  As nurses, part of your job will be to dispel any misconceptions patients are left with after their encounters with their physicians. ...

Since becoming the editor of ADVANCE in 2000, the thought has often occurred to me that PTs and PTAs are a surprisingly well-informed and opinionated bunch. But they are also a lot of fun as well. This was proved to me on June 13 at the annual APTA conference in San Antonio, as APTA premiered its first Oxford Debate. PT experts on both sides ...

Over the past few years I have noticed several terms gaining increased attention in fitness which overlap, resemble or perhaps just repackage our services: Physical therapy. One such ''technique'' is corrective exercise. Do you know the difference between corrective exercise and PT? I doubt if the general public can or will differentiate between ...