physical therapy assistants

Hip Replacement Physiotherapy Exercises: Hip Replacement Settlements

FDA Requires DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall:   The FDA reports a Class 2 medical implant recall for DePuy Orthopedics.  DePuy, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, has recalled their ASR hip replacement devices due to a reported high failure rate.  Many patients have experienced hip failure soon after implant surgery in cup sizes ranging from 44mm to 70mm.  This particular hip prosthesis is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system that was developed in 2005.  Orthopedic surgeons have reported problems with the production of metallic debris between the metal ball and metal socket.  The metal debris damages soft tissues and causes inflammatory reactions in the joint that leads to bone loss.  Surgeons have estimated that one to three percent of all metal-on-metal hip implant recipients may experience problems and possibly need revision surgery due to the presence of metallic debris. Read more... ...

Sincerely, Amy Simbeck, MSPT, CSCS Dynamic Physical Therapy & Sport Enhancement, Inc….

...  Amy Simbeck, MSPT, CSCS Dynamic Physical Therapy & Sport Enhancement, Inc…. – Sincerely, Amy Simbeck, MSPT, CSCS Dynamic Physical Therapy & Sport Enhancement, Inc. 6175 NW 153rd Street, Suite 325 Miami Lakes, FL 33014 (305) 556-0315 of…   North American Seminars Online Continuing Education Courses Receive … Effective as of November 2009, all physical therapists and physical therapy assistants licensed in the State of California must accumulate the required number of hours of continuing education in each license renewal cycle pursuant to section 1399.91 of … Read more on PR Web (press release) Read ...

Physical Therapist Clinics: Physical Therapist Recruitment Services

Physical therapist recruitment services offered by experienced and reputable healthcare staffing companies open up a wide range of career opportunities for qualified professionals in the field. Physical Therapy Career in the Best Environment Experienced physical therapist recruitment services help physical therapy professionals satisfying all the eligibility criteria to secure permanent, temporary, part-time, full-time, short-term, long-term or travel jobs in excellent environments. These professionals can choose to work in multi-specialty hospitals, long-term healthcare centers, home healthcare agencies, acute care clinics, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, educational institutions, government organizations and so on. Both domestic and foreign-trained candidates including newly graduated and experienced professionals can register online with these recruitment agencies. Besides best-in-the-industry salaries, job benefits include continuing educatio ...

Cards Look to Other Options at Closer as Mujica Struggles

...  look to other options at closer as Mujica struggles Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig will be re-evaluated at the end of this week by a foot and ankle specialist, leaving in doubt his ability to contribute during the regular season. … Oscar Taveras (ankle surgery) has started his physical therapy … Read more on STLtoday.com Tri-C provides low-cost physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition … … medical assistants, occupational therapy assistants and physical therapy assistants. They are supervised by instructors licensed or registered in their area of expertise. Costs vary, but an occupational or physical therapy session is $ 5 after a $ 10 … Read more on Plain Dealer Read ...

MiBiz Growth Report: Sept. 3, 2013

...  3, 2013 … for New Jobs Act seeks to provide a federal match to double the number of workers and businesses that can participate in the Michigan New Job Training Program, a program in place since 2008 that trains workers with the necessary skills for high … Read more on MiBiz Hot jobs: Three industries show sizzle on the Space Coast Home health aides, medical and public health social workers, physical therapists and psychologists show a growth projection above 4 percent, while physical therapy assistants, occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides and registered … Read more on Florida Today Read ...

How Do You Become a Physical Therapist??? I Know That You Have to Go to College, but Is It a Specific Program?

Question by Julia F: How do you become a physical therapist??? I know that you have to go to college, but is it a specific program? Ever since I was in fourth grade, I have wanted to be a pediatric physical therapist. I am now just at the age where I can start thinking about college options. Does anyone know if physical therapy is a program that you specifically work on in college, or do you major in biology (or something similar) and then go on to some sort of physical therapy grad school?? If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated!!!! Read more... ...

Physical Therapy Assistant Course Opens Up New Career Possibilities

...  therapy assistant course opens up new career possibilities Physical therapy assistants fit perfectly in an era of cost-cutting. “In the realm of health-care delivery, it's considered a cost-effective way to deliver physical therapy,” Heil said. Assistants make considerably less money than physical therapists … Read more on Daily Inter Lake Where Are They Now? Yet we must be aware of the cost and the debt that is being incurred to achieve an education. What are your goals for the years ahead? It is important for me to lead the numerous ...