July 2008

Features

• Web 2.0 in Physical Therapy Practice

  A rapidly growing community of physical therapists (PTs) is forming in the virtual world of Web 2.0. The term “Web 2.0” refers to current trends on the Internet aimed at enhancing creativity, information sharing, and collaboration. Blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, social networking, and podcasting are the new interactive and dynamic technologies transforming the way people communicate online.

• Patient Adherence: Sharing the Responsibility

  How working collaboratively and negotiating with patients increases adherence to exercise programs.

• Promoting a Culture of Evidence-based Practice

  Learn how one facility created a role to help PTs shift to evidence-based practice using adult learning, group dynamics, and facilitation.

Columns and Departments

• Board Perspective: Three Degrees of Preparation

  The need for all PTs to work together is academic.

• Ethics in Action: Confidentiality Issues: Case One

  A PT assesses his obligations.

• Government Affairs: Prime Time for District Advocacy

  Congress's August recess offers many opportunities for grassroots outreach.

• Inside PT: Taking a Look at Web 2.0

  Taking a Look at Web 2.0

• PTA Viewpoint: Lessons in Leadership

  It's a lifelong process.

• This Is Why: Tee and Empathy

  What is a student physical therapist (SPT) supposed to do with a young patient with muscular dystrophy who is bed-bound and winces in pain when his contracted fingers are moved?

• Foundation Update

  Foundation Honors PTs, Corporate Partner at PT 2008

• Letters to the Editor

  Claims Are Inflammatory and Unsubstantiated

• News

  - Legislation and Regulation
  - Association Update
  - Abbott Research Team Receives Grants for Osteoarthritis Research
  - Szymanski Addresses Students At White Coat Ceremony
  - Essenmacher Elected District Chair Of Indiana Chapter
  - Chevan Mentors Rehabilitation Professionals in Liberia With Project HOPE
  - Members on the Move
  - Industry News
  - In Memoriam