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Physical Therapy, June, 2009

PTJ Symposium: Nonpharmacologic CARE for Patients With Arthritis

Thursday, June 11 2:00-5:00 pm 0.30 CEUs

This year, Physical Therapy (PTJ) will publish papers adapted from presentations at the CARE V Conference held in Oslo, Norway. In this session, a panel of authors and editors will help clinicians and researchers deal with issues ranging from ethics, to the multidisciplinary team approach, to patient perspectives.

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to: (1) explain the primary care provider approach to arthritis management, (2) discuss recent data from European and Canadian patient advocates and the implications of the findings for US patient populations, and (3) identify challenges related to the use of the ICF in developing a core set of measurements in the rehabilitation management of rheumatoid arthritis.

Speakers: G Kelley Fitzgerald, PT, PhD, OCS--Philadelphia, PA; Emalie Hurkmans, PT--The Netherlands; James J Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC--Pittsburgh, PA; Anne Townsend, PhD--Vancouver, British Columbia

The 2009 Rothstein Debate: "When Does Regulation Become Over-Regulation, and When Does Under-Regulation Invite Abuse?"

Friday, June 12 9:30-11:00 am 0.15 CEUs

Medicare regulation--some say "over-regulation"--and reimbursement cuts by all payers affect the business of physical therapy. But what are the effects on clinical practice and professionalism? Payment is different for hospital-based versus outpatient-based practice; what might be the impact of continued payment under the Medicare Fee Schedule versus a bundled, episodic, or per-diem payment system in the outpatient setting? Under Medicare rules, and as an APTA position, the only extender of physical therapy services is the physical therapist assistant; what would be the benefits of utilizing other extenders based on patient type? The annual Rothstein Debate was established in memory of Jules Rothstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Editor in Chief Emeritus of PTJ.

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to: (1) describe some of the ways in which current and potential Medicare rules and regulations might affect the health of the business enterprise across various settings, (2) explain the implications of a modification of the Medicare payment system and Medicare regulations on the practice of physical therapy, and (3) discuss the issues related to physical therapy extenders. Speakers: Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA--Pittsburgh, PA; Larry N Benz, PT, DPT, MBA, ECS, OCS--Louisville, KY; Stephen M Levine, PT, DPT, MSHA--Wilton Manors, FL

PTJ Breakfast--Essentials of Writing and Reviewing: Focus on Case Reports

Saturday, June 13 8:00-11:00 am 0.30 CEUs

Are you an author looking to avoid common pitfalls, reduce review and revision time, and increase your chances for high-impact publication? Are you a reviewer who wants to enhance your skills? This is the session for you--regardless of which journals you write or review for! When you develop your skills as a reviewer, you also sharpen your skills as an author, and vice versa. This interactive session will discuss all manuscript types but also will include a special focus on case reports. The 3rd edition of Writing Case Reports: A How-to Manual for Clinicians will be released in June--get a sneak peek!

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to: (1) list the top 5 essentials of high-quality research papers, (2) identify manuscript weaknesses that can bog down the review process and reduce chances of success, (3) review a manuscript using a systematic approach, and (4) describe the role of case reports and the critical elements that allow case reports to contribute to the physical therapy body of knowledge.

Speakers: Rebecca L Craik, PT, PhD, FAPTA--Philadelphia, PA; Irene McEwen, PT, PhD, FAPTA--Oklahoma City, OK; G Kelley Fitzgerald, PT, PhD, OCS, FAPTA--Pittsburgh, PA; Patricia J Ohtake, PT, PhD--Buffalo, NY; Daniel Riddle, PT, PhD, FAPTA--Richmond, VA