Physical therapy under Medicare part B

Article Abstract:

In the mid 1960s physical therapists in private practice could not attend to patients under Medicare part B but many therapists took this up as a challenge and went about trying to right the wrong. The efforts of various physical therapists who took up different issues concerning the profession are highlighted.

Management dynamics, Practice

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Opportunity to be agents of change

Article Abstract:

An interview with Susan Deusinger, PT, PhD, co-author of 'The Obesity Epidemic: Health Consequences and Implications for Physical Therapy' is presented. She speaks about the health care required for patients with obesity-related conditions.

Interview, Deusinger, Susan

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Demographics: shaping the future of physical therapy

Article Abstract:

The changes in the health care needs according to the changes in American population are discussed. The effects on physical therapists, their patients and clients of these demographic changes are examined.

Influence, Demography

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