pt.advanceweb.comAward-winning writers and contributors, timely, topical, balanced articles, plus reports on advances in PT research, reimbursement, political and clinical news<P>Jerry Segal came to Magee Rehabilitation Hospital with quadriplegia in 1988. After months of intense therapy at Magee, Segal walked out the front doors on his own. Right then and there, he made two vows. The first was to play golf again. The second was to help other Magee patients experience the same kind of success he did.</P> <P>He's been doing both ever since.</P> <P>On September 25, under a warm sun and a blue sky, Segal, the Segal Family and the Friends of Jerry Segal held the 20<SUP>thttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/20th-Annual-Jerry-Segal-Classic-Raises-850000-for-Patients-of-Magee-Rehabilitation-Hospital.aspxNovember 5, 2009Is your physical therapy business prepared to operate without you?http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/A-Business-Owners-Hidden-Asset-2.aspxNovember 3, 2009By Dick Yemmhttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Birth-of-a-Researcher.aspxNovember 3, 2009By Pete Levine, BA, PTA<P style="BACKGROUND: white">Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital (BRH) has begun a collaboration with The Boston Home, a not-for-profit, specialized residence and center for care for adults with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS) and other progressive neurological diseases.&nbsp; Under the terms of the agreement, BRH will provide quality therapy services - occupational, physical and speech therapy - to 96 residents of The Boston Home, the only facility of its kind in New England and one of only a fehttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Braintree-Rehabilitation-Hospital-Announces-Partnership-with-The-Boston-Home.aspxNovember 6, 2009<P>An open house for prospective students interested in earning a doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT) from Rutgers University-Camden&nbsp;will be held in Stratford from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.</P> <P>This information session will allow interested individuals to learn more about the academic requirements for admission to the graduate physical therapy program offered jointly by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Rutgers-Camden .</P> <P>The program preparhttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Camden-NJ-Open-House-for-Rutgers-CamdenUMDNJ-Physical-Therapy.aspxNovember 3, 2009<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><B>Question: </B>Just a quick question regarding something about which I am a bit confused. Does Medicare require a 700 form for PT initial evaluation, or can we use a form that reads "PT Evaluation and POC"? Everyone I ask has a different answer.&nbsp; Can we continue to use the 700?&nbsp; Is it a requirement from Medicare?</P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><B>Answer: </B>First of all, CMS totally eliminated the 700 and 701 forms from their website in July 2003.http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Can-We-Continue-to-Use-the-700-Form.aspxNovember 3, 2009By Pauline M. Franko, MCSP, PT, and Danna D. Mullins, MHS, PTThe Harris County Hospital District provides a destination for preventive care and maintenance of chronic conditions for the homeless.http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Empowered-to-Care-7.aspxNovember 3, 2009By Barbara Mercer http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Fillauer-Acquires-OTS-Corp.aspxNovember 3, 2009Mandatory flu shots sparks heated debate among physical therapists and others.http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Fired-for-the-Flu-6.aspxNovember 3, 2009By Joe DarrahDiscover how to keep employees engaged and productive when everything around them is diverting their attention these days.http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/High-Performance.aspxNovember 3, 2009By Holly G. GreenTherapy students should learn to stay away from these networking "no-nos."http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/How-Not-to-Network-11.aspxNovember 3, 2009By Amanda Koehler<P>Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Malvern, PA, was presented with the 2009 Inglis Award for Continuing Excellence for the hospital's Art Ability Program. Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital was one of four honorees recognized for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Art Ability is an advocacy program that supports and celebrates the creativity and determination of artists with disabilities. Art Ability is a special program that provides individuals with an outlet that helps them triuhttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Inglis-Foundation-Presents-Check-to-Bryn-Mawr-Rehab-Hospital.aspxNovember 4, 2009<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal">In February 2008, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) filed a civil lawsuit against the APTA. According to the NATA website, ".the APTA and the Orthopaedic Section of the APTA had taken actions to restrict athletic trainers' access to education in - and the practice of - manual therapy techniques." </P> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal">The Fair Practice Lawsuit, as it is referred to on the NATA website, "was scheduled for a status and scheduling hearihttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Lessons-From-a-Turf-War-NATA-Versus-APTA.aspxNovember 3, 2009By Bob Feldman, PT, MA, LTC, USAR<div style="width: 595px;"> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; width: 595px;">Add a link on your Web site to <em><strong>ADVANCE</strong></em> &amp; give visitors one-click access to our valuable resources. </p> <p style="padding: 0pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; width: 595px;">To place a link in your Web site to <em><strong>ADVANCE</strong></em>, simply choose from those listed below, copyhttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Link-To-Us-Physical-Therapy-and-Rehab-Medicine.aspxNovember 6, 2009<DIV class=contentWrapper> <TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD class=content> <DIV class=cm_contentWrapper> <DIV class=cm_primaryContent> <DIV class=cm_TOCphoto><!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="MainImage" --><A href="http://physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/ebook/magazine.aspx?EBK=PT110209#"><IMG src="http://www.advanceweb.com/sharedresources/images/2009/cover/PT_cover_110209.jpg"> </A><!-- Inhttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/November-Volume-20-Number-22.aspxNovember 2, 2009<strong>NEW FEATURE!</strong> Click the links below to access the digital version.<P>Hosmer Dorrance Corp. and Center for Orthotics Design, a California-based supplier of custom-fabricated orthotics and prosthetics, announced Oct. 28 that Jeremy Crowell is the new manager of central fabrication. Crowell will be responsible for providing technical and educational support to the company's customer base.</P> <P>Crowell has 18 years of prosthetic and orthotic experience. After stints with Tec Interface Systems in Minnesota and Bio Prosthetic-Orthotic Labs in Washington, DC, Crowhttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Nov-2-2009-Campbell-CA-OP-Company-Appoints-New-Manager-of-Central-Fabrication.aspxNovember 2, 2009<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal">A private practice that stands apart from its competition must be able to position itself differently from the competition. A successful practice dedicates a significant amount of energy to three components of growth:</P> <UL type=disc> <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal">Patient acquisition; <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal">Patient satisfaction; <LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal">Word-of-mouth referral generation. </LI> </UL> <P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normahttp://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Patient-Perception-Is-Practice-Reality.aspxNovember 4, 2009By Nitin Chhoda, PT, DPTLearn about the five foundational guides for successful edema reduction that all therapists can consider.http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Reducing-the-Pressure-2.aspxNovember 2, 2009Sandy Artzberger, MS, OTR, CHT, CLTPTs can help patients create a realistic and individualized exercise program. http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/Strategies-of-Successful-Losers-10.aspxNovember 2, 2009By Dominic L. Ricciardi, MD, and Lindsey B. Ricciardi, PhDIndustrial rehab programs can increase revenue, maximize reimbursement and improve services.http://Physical-Therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/The-Workers-Secret-3.aspxNovember 2, 2009By Jim Mecham, MS, OTR/L, AEP