Site News
New Feature: Physical Therapy News Blog
Is it news? Is it a blog? Well, it's both really. We've just launched a new blog that will include posts about news and events affecting the world of physical therapy. It will also be the best place to find out about additions to The Physical Therapy Web Space. Please stop by often or subscribe to the RSS News Feed to be automaticaly notified about new features and posts. Physical Therapy Web Space News Blog
New Mini-Feature: Physical Therapy Tweets from Twitter
Check here for our new, live, up to the minute stream of tweets from Twitter users discussing physical therapy.
Article Topic - Neuro-Proprioceptive Taping for Rehabilitation, Pain Relief and Injury Prevention
A new article entitled Neuro-Proprioceptive Taping for Rehabilitation, Pain Relief and Injury Prevention has been added to the Physical Therapy Web Space collection of articles. This article provides an introduction to the increasingly popular taping technique (also known as Kinesio-taping, Kinesiology taping, etc.) that can be used in many orthopedic conditions. Please leave your comments.
Physical Therapy Job Board
Visit the Physical Therapy Job Board and search for jobs for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, massage therapists, occupational therapists and more. US employers, post your jobs here.
Article Topic - The Foam Roller in Physical Therapy Exercise Prescription
A new article entitled The Foam Roller in Physical Therapy Exercise Prescription has been added that gives an overview the benefits of using foam rollers as part of an exercise and stretching regimen for pain relief and improved sports performance. Links to foam roller exercise videos are included. Please leave your comments.
Physical Therapy Podcasts
The Articles section now includes links to podcasts for physical therapists. The podcasts are included in the appropriate category and provide an external link to Podcast Central found on the PT Journal site. We also have a new Podcast page exclusively for for links to the podcast section of physical therapy sites.
Physical Therapy Social Network
Social networks are taking the internet by storm as Facebook and its like draw millions of users to log in daily. If you are interested in networking with your peers on an online social network purely for physical therapists you may want to check out the 'Physical Therapy Network' at http://physicaltherapy.ning.com. It has just been launched so you can be one of the first to join!'
Article Topic - Occupational Physical Therapy?
A new article has been added that gives an overview of the relationship betweenOccupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. There is often much confusion about the two healthcare professions. This article aims to help reduce the confusion.
Article Topic - Clinical Application of Ultrasound Imaging by Physical Therapists
A new article has been added that discusses ultrasound imaging for neuromuscular diagnosis and the scope of practice issues around this exciting and relatively new tool.
Article - Becoming a Physical Therapist
'Becoming a Physical
Therapist' is an article for those interested in a
career in physical therapy briefly outlining what a
physical therapist is & giving advice on getting
accepted into a physical therapy school. Coming Soon:
Getting a Job as a Physical
Therapist.
Article Topic - Physical Therapy Equipment
A new Topic has been added that introduces the
equipment used on a physical therapy setting. See the
page 'Physical
Therapy Equipment' for an introduction to this new
list of current and forthcoming articles. Current article topics include Ultrasound and Interferential Current.
Forum - Equipment Forum Added
The Physical
Therapy Forum now has a section for posting 'For
Sale' or 'Wanted' equipment.
MOST RECENT ARTICLES
- 'The Clinical Application of Ultrasound Imaging by Physical Therapists'
- 'The Value of Patient Education'
- 'Physioherapy Insurance: When the Human Body Needs a Little TLC'
- 'What is a Physical Therapy Assistant?': A brief intro to the growing profession of 'Physical Therapy Assistant.'
- 'What is a Physical Therapy Aide?': A brief intro to the growing profession of 'Physical Therapy Aide.'
- Therapeutic Ultrasound: a brief introduction to the use as well as the indications & contraindications.
'PHYSICAL THERAPY WEB SPACE' SECTIONS
- ARTICLE INDEX - Educational articles on topics related to physical therapy.
- FORUM - An online forum for physical therapy / physiotherapy topics.
- SCHOOLS - International list of schools offering PT programs.
- ORGANIZATIONS - Physical therapy & related organizations.
- DISEASE / INJURIES - Links to sites about specific ailments.
- JOURNALS - Links to physical therapy / physiotherapy related journals.
- OTHER PT SITES - Links to other pages devoted to physical therapy.
- PHYSICAL THERAPY FAQ - Frequently asked questions about this site & physical therapy.
RECENTLY ADDED SITES
- Featured Physical Therapist - Heather Doree
- Featured Physical Therapist - Louise Taylor
- International Journal of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Mavenlive: Intelligent exercise prescription, customizable images, and documentation (free-trial available)
- FlashPack Hot Packs: Physical Therapist recommended instant heat hot packs
- Gray's Anatomy: the great reference, free & online!
- Calgary Sport Physiotherapy
- Healthy Fertility
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS : School of Physiotherapy
- Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT)
- Physical Therapy Success! Dramatically increase clinic profits
- Prime Health Care Staffing
- All About Arthritis . com
- Preferred PT Billing: On-line billing
- All Therapy Jobs: Therapy Job listing service
