GERIATRIC CLINICAL STRATEGIES
Table of Contents
ORTHOPEDICS
Treating Hip Fracture and Hip Replacement: A Look at the Literature 2000
Osteoarthritis of the Knee 2000
How to Take Proper Care of Your Musculoskeletal System 2000
Letter to Editor: PT, Chiropractic Manipulation or an Educational Booklet for LBP 1999
Update on Geriatric Strength Training 1999
The Importance of Strength Training for the Elderly 1999
Update in Geriatric Orthopedics 1998
Closed Kinetic Chain Strengthening 1998
Assessing Strength in the Elderly 1998
Providing Strength Training for the Aged 1998
Modifying Hip Extensor Testing for the Elderly 1997
PT Warns Against Flexion Exercises 1997
Using ‘Norms’ to Assess Flexibility in Elderly Patients 1997
Protocol Offered for Treating the Sequelae of Osteoporosis 1997
Stretching Techniques for Elderly Patients 1997
Use of Manual Technique for the Elderly Patient 1997
Knee Osteoarthritis and Physician Education 1997
Developing and Using a Lumbar Stenosis protocol 1996
Fair Weather Injuries Often Involve Upper Extremities 1996
Mobilization in the Elderly 1996
Total Hip Replacements 1994
Osteoarthritis Of the Knee 1994
Total Hip Replacement 1994
Geriatric Orthopedics Physical Therapy in a Private Practice 1994
Soft Tissue Mobilization and Gait: Problems Of The Aged 1994
Postural Changes With Age And Soft Tissue Treatment 1993
Neck Pain in the Geriatric Setting 1993
Neck Pain and the Elderly 1992
Experts Urge Exercise for Osteoarthritis 1991
Effects of Three Exercise Protocols on Strength of Persons with Osteoarthritis
Of the Knee 1989
Musculoskeletal Changes with Age 1984
NEUROLOGY
Update in Geriatrics Neurology 1999
Using Strength Training as Treatment Post Stroke 1998
Assessing Function: Advanced Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type 1997
Working with Dementia and Depression in Rehabilitation 1997
Assessing Dynamic Balance Problems in the Elderly 1996
Treating Static Balance Problems 1996
Treatment of People with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's 1995
Self-Balance Hints for Older Persons 1995
Balance, Gait Test Proves Simple Yet Useful 1993
Dysmobility and the Elderly Patient 1988
CARDIOLOGY
Effects of Aging on the Cardiovascular System 1984
PAIN
Involving Patients When Treating Pain 1997
Assessing Pain in the Elderly 1997
Treating Pain in the Elderly 1996
Minimize Pain and Weakness in Your Geriatrics Patients with Physical Therapy 1994
Pain in the Elderly 1991
Minimize Pain and Weakness with Physical Therapy 1990
Pilot Study for Back Pain Classes in the Elderly Community 1980
PHARMACOLOGY
Therapy. Rather Than NSAIDs. Is Preferred for Elderly Patients 1993
Drugs and the Elderly Patient 1992
GENERAL REHABILITATION CONCEPTS
To Screen or Not to Screen: That is the Question 2000Caring for an Aging Population 1997
The Doorknob Phenomenon: How to Use It in Patient Care 1996
How the Myths of Aging Impact Rehabilitative Care for Older Person 1993
Alternative Models For Looking At Problems In The Elderly 1992
Wheelchair Use for the Older Patient 1992
Coping With The Care Of The Elderly 1992
Geriatric Treatment Transfers To Younger Patients 1992
Modifying Treatment Programs for the Elderly 1985
Exercise And The Elderly 1985
What's So Different About Rehabilitating the Older Patient 1984
FRAILTY
Assessing Patients’ Level of Self-Efficacy 1997
Defining "Frailty" in Therapy 1996
Defining and Assessing the Frail Patient Population 1996
Improving Mobility and Function for Frail Elderly 1995
Risk of Falls in Older Person Reduced With Physical Therapy 1994
PSYCHOSOCIAL
Fear of Falling: Ptophobia 1999
Recognizing the Power of Positive Feedback 1999
Why Laughter Should Be Included in Rehabilitation 1996
Motivation for Older Patients 1991
Rehabilitation of the Older Person: A Psychosocial Focus 1984
FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
Standard Tools for Predicting Falls 1998
Visual Scales Effective for the Elderly 1997
Functional Outcomes Tools 1997
Functional Assessment In The Psychosocial Realm 1996
Are Occupational Therapists Still the Functional Experts? 1995
Treating in the 90's 1995
Functional Outcome Tools - The wave of the near future 1995
Clinical Measure to Test Vastus Medialis Strength 1995
Is Unevaluated Therapy Worth Giving? 1994
Physical Therapists Must Become Functional Experts 1994
The Functional Toolbox: Standard Functional Outcomes 1994
Choosing Right Functional Tools for Tracking Outcomes 1993
Outcome Measures Beneficial to Proving Efficacy 1993
The Norton Scale: Screening Tool For Pressure Scores 1992
PT's of the '90s Must Utilize Array of Functional Measures 1992
Pressure Sore Status Tool 1992
Physicians' Complaints About PTs Show Need Continuing Education 1992
Functional Gain Now Is Necessary For Reimbursement 1992
Therapists Should Help in Evaluating Restraints 1991
How to Handle Upcoming Guidelines 1990
Problems of Functional Measures 1989
Quantification of Functional Capacity in the Elderly 1989
MANAGED CARE
Seeing Patients Under Limited Visit Restrictions 1995
Managed Care Case Management: Its Role in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation 1995
Capitation Can Be a PT Opportunity 1994
PTs Must Watch Health Care Evolution 1993
Employers Increasing Focus On Quality, Cost-Effectiveness 1993
Strength Training: Will Medicare Pay For It? 1993
Medical Care for the Elderly: A Counterview 1991
Tangled Web of Managed Health Care Deciphered by Independent PT Network 1989
DOCUMENTATION
Prove It 1997
Write to Survive: Documentation 1996
The Use of Jargon: Dispelling one of the Greatest Myths in Documentation 1996
Health Care Reform to Place Emphasis on Documentation 1993
The Documentation of Geriatric Physical Therapy in a Private Practice Setting 1993
Clinicians Write "Doing Well" While Patient is Deteriorating 1990
Quality Documentation Reduces Insurance Claims Denials 1990
The Importance of Improving Documentation 1988
REIMBURSEMENT
A Second Chance on Medicare Caps 2000
Payors Cite NEJM Study as Cause for Denial 1999
MDS: Is There a Way to Make it Reliable and Valid? 1998
On the Seventh Day We Rested 1998
Develop Road Maps to be Time Efficient in the Clinic 1998
PTs Have What it Takes to Prepare for Prospective Payment 1998
Cheap is Expensive 1991
Geriatric Specialists Urge Uniform Reimbursement Guide 1991
Making Money on Medicare 1990
Physicians Seem More inclined to PT Intervention 1990
Elderly Should Fight for Reimbursement 1989
Want To Get Paid? Write Right 1989
MARKETING
Physical Therapy: We’re Just So Ho-Hum 2000
Spotlight on Dr. Carole Lewis 1999
Meaningful Volunteering 1999
Physical Fitness: How to Help Older Patients Live Stronger and Longer 1998
Physical Fitness: Benefits of Exercise for the Older Patient 1998
Physical Fitness: Exercise Prescription for Older Adults 1998
Providing First-Class Care for Economy-Class Prices 1998
Ensuring Efficacy in Continuing Education 1998
Professional Approaches for Marketing Physical Therapy 1991
Marketing Geriatric Programs: A Home Care Example 1986
ADMINISTRATION
A New Role for PTs: The Gamesperson 1999
Unearned Privilege and A Day at the Races 1999
Quality Care in the Nursing Home 1994
PTs Struggle Against Burn Out While Working With the Elderly 1993
Definition of "Skilled Physical Therapy" 1990
Private Practice: Is It For You? 1988
Treating the Well Elderly in a Private Practice Setting 1984
LEGAL ISSUES
Think Like a Lawyer: Tips for PTs who Testify in Court 1996
The Right to Choose & Refuse 1993
Testimony – Aging for Health Care & Policy Research 1992
New Insurance Prejudice Raises Industry –Wide Concern 1991
Fox vs. Bowen: A Landmark Decision for Physical Therapy in Geriatrics 1987
INTERNATIONAL
What "Kokua" Means to PTs – Ethnogeriatrics in Rehab 1996
Relating to Therapist from Canada, Great Britain and Japan 1995
Physical Therapists Guide to Hosting International Visitors 1995
PTs Find New Ideas During Tour of China 1992
Finland’s Health System: Caring but Costly 1989
Physical Therapy in Finland: A Glimpse of the Past- A View of the Future 1989
Visit to Japan Changes PT’s Popular Perceptions 1989
CHAIRPERSON’S / PRESIDENT’S MESSAGES