2-Day Flash Sale to MedBridge: Get Over 50% Off!!!!!
MedBridge believes education is the most powerful way to improve lives. MedBridge provides clinicians a comprehensive education platform to continue their education, engage patients, and improve outcomes with evidence-based online curriculum, home exercise […]
The Game of Healthcare
When I first entered this profession, I interviewed at several local private practices for my first gig. I eventually chose a national chain because it afforded me the opportunity for formal mentorship and […]
Are you a blue or a red light?
This is a guest post by Mikal Solstad, a Licensed Napropath in Sweden, in response to What I do. I thought it was great, and relevant to a topic we should all introspectively explore…Originally posted […]
Working Together to Improve Our Profession
With the evolving healthcare landscape, physical therapists are in a very unique position to create change and become the leader in neuromusculoskeletal care and management. That stated, we must work together for […]
Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model (CJR) Will Impact PTs. The APTA has analyzed this for you…
The APTA has proactively broken down key components of the CJR for physical therapists to understand. Below is their analysis and tools to assist you in better understanding what is happening… […]
Patient Care Resources.
In a recent online conversation, a physical therapist expressed concern that the APTA didn’t provide them with the resources necessary for patient care. What this PT didn’t realize, is the wealth of […]
The Road Less Traveled
Originally posted on APTA.org on 3/30/2016 By APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS Anyone delivering care in the current environment can see the evidence of change ahead. We know that […]
Coding Reform, to Payment Reform, to Health Care Reform
This post was originally posted at APTA.org but was permitted for re-publication at FTPT in an effort to create further awareness to PTs about APTAs efforts. APTA is committed to the triple […]
The APTA and Me.
I have recently viewed many online discussions regarding the perceived value of the APTA and why some decide to/not to join. In reading these discussions, I hear three consistent themes on the barrier […]
What I don’t do.
This is a guest post by Mikal Solstad, a Licensed Napropath in Sweden, in response to What I do. I thought it was great, and relevant to a topic we should all […]
What I do.
What I do. As a physical therapist, I prescribe movement. I do this on a daily basis as I have the unique training to treat disease through something we all do…move. Movement is free. It […]
Shut up, listen and ask yourself these questions before responding…
I’ll be the first to admit, I like being right. I like to be able to make a statement, provide supporting evidence and have people listen and ask questions. I also like […]
Patients dont hate us; don’t set them up to.
“My last PT told me that I will hate them by the end of their treatment.” I heard this statement from an elderly patient last week. This patient had a total […]
Upper Quarter Manual Therapy
I apologize for not being a more consistent contributor on the blog, but my other venture, Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy, has been doing pretty well. Through education, we are attempting […]
New Study of Patients Receiving Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Replacement Raises New Concerns Over Referral for Profit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Study of Patients Receiving Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Replacement Raises New Concerns Over Referral for Profit Alexandria, VA, February 25, 2016 – A new study concludes […]
California court Issues Temporary Injunction Stopping Companies from Dry Needling in CA following CSM 2016
Today, I received the following press release in my email regarding dry needling in California. Read and lets discuss…. -Joe B Press Release February 24, 2016 Contact: John Moore FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (206) 856-9737 […]
Greatist.com Just Published the Worst Top 100 List of All Time
As a science-informed physical therapist, I strive to utilize the best blend of evidence and scientific plausibility to drive my practice. Like many of you, I work countless hours in an attempt to […]
Nxt Gen Institute of PT Welcomes Chris Johnson on as Director of Runner’s Management Certification
The Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy, has the vision to move the Physical Therapy profession forward by influencing the culture of the Physical Therapy community with novel post-professional educational opportunities that result in […]
Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy Announces Partnership w/ Dr. Erson Religioso
At the Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy, we have the vision to move the Physical Therapy profession forward by influencing the culture of the Physical Therapy community with novel post-professional educational […]
2-Day Sale on MedBridge—Our Last Sale of the Year!!!
We are offering a 2-day sale through December 6th, for an annual subscription to MedBridge for only $200!!! Get all of your CEUs for a ridiculously low price! This is the last […]
How can insurance authorizations for PT be rendered by non-PTs?
I have always had an issue with the insurance authorization process. In many instances, a non-PT, reviews a PTs notes, and authorizes an amount of care dependent upon the individual patients presentation. […]
Payers & PTs…Listen Up: Let’s Make Reimbursement Real Easy….
There has been a lot of recent chatter regarding the Alternative Payment System (APS) proposed by the APTA for the reimbursement of Outpatient Services. This model of reimbursement would supposedly move payment […]
Writer’s Block
Maintaining an active physical therapy blog takes time, energy, creativity and perspective on what is happening within the profession at any point in time. Because of large time commitments to my clinical […]
Consistency Matters…
Reposted from: https://jmichaelbowers.wordpress.com/2015/06/23/consistency-matters/
Texas
I recently discovered that proposed Texas legislation, HB 1263, which would allow access to patients seeking treatment by physical therapists without a referral, was voted down by the House in Texas. Currently Texas Law […]
Quicker and Sicker
I recently accepted a position on adjunct faculty at Duquesne University teaching a Differential Diagnosis course. Within the text I am utilizing for the course, I came across the phrase “Quicker and Sicker“, to describe the […]
Considering an Orthopedic Residency Program? Consider Nxt Gen
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Strictly Business Virtual Conference
I am happy to invite you to an online event that will bring together over 15 experts in physical therapy and business. This virtual conference will serve as a guide to create […]
#Whythetherapycap
So if you follow PT news on twitter or Facebook, you have probably already heard: the amendment to repeal the therapy cap has been rejected 58 to 42 (note: we only needed […]
Want a subscription to MedBridge for $200?
Looking to sharpen your knowledge and skills? Get an annual subscription to MedBridge for $200 (normally $425) through the end of this weekend (deal ends 4/12/2015 at 11:59pm). It’s pretty awesome. TO […]
Help Us Repeal the Therapy Cap and Move Forward…
APTA is closer than ever before to gaining a permanent repeal of the therapy cap through an historic amendment led by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) that could put an end to 18 […]
Low Back Pain: Management and Prevention Challenge
Hey guys, As many of your know, I hold a role within the APTA as an Editorial Board Member for MoveForwardPT.com . In this role, I have had the opportunity to write, edit […]
Temporomandibular Management Certification
At FTPT, we wanted to reach out and tell you about an awesome hybrid learning experience being provided by the Nxt Gen Institute. The Temporomandibular Management Certification (Cert. TMM) is brought to […]
Does Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Exist
Here is a webcast where I make the case that current evidence does not support pinching as the mechanism behind pathology in the subacromial space.
Too Many Variables…
I was recently reading through an online thread regarding the best management of complex regional pain syndrome. In this thread, a bunch of students and clinicians gave their recommendations for the treatment of […]
Perpetuating the Idea that Poor Posture Causes Pain…STOP IT!
Earlier today, a colleague sent me a link to an article in a Pittsburgh paper discussing how “Devices, Exercises Can Keep Technology From Being a Pain”. Out of the gates, the author […]
The M.I.P Algorithm: From the Presenters Eyes…
Check out this 1st person view of Joe Brence’s presentation from the San Diego Pain Summit. Enjoy!
We’re Heading to San Diego for the Weekend—Save on MedBridge While We’re Gone
Hey guys, So Dr. Eric Kruger, as well as myself, will be presenting at the San Diego Pain Summit this weekend. So while we are away, get a discounted subscription to MedBridge. […]
PT Around the Web…
Here are some things that we would like to share, going on “Around the Web” 1. #HackNxtGenPT : This is a contest for DPT Students to share how they are going to […]
#HackNxtGenPT
Thursday’s Review of CSM…
Today at CSM, one of our bloggers, Dr. Jimmy Picard, live blogged several talks from the conference at NxtGenPT.com Here is a Synopsis: 1. Transforming and Optimizing: How to Live the New APTA […]
Live Blog Coverage at CSM
ForwardThinkingPT affiliate, NxtGenPT, is providing “live” blog coverage of the APTA Combined Sections meeting. Head on over to follow the happenings of the event!!! Also follow @nxtgenpt to track the talks as […]
Come Learn About Pain Science in Arizona…
ForwardThinkingPT is for Sale!
Hey guys, As we begin 2017, I would like to announce that I will be retiring from updating the FTPT site. Its been a great run; but Ill be focusing my […]
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