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Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act In Physical Therapy, Greg Austin Aug 2016

Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act In Physical Therapy, Greg Austin

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Introduction: With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, many medical specialties prepared to see reimbursement rates altered. Not impervious to this trend was the field of physical therapy (PT). This change in reimbursement structure could impact the effectiveness of PT treatment. Under this model, a patient may not be able to receive the appropriate number of visits to a physical therapist, resulting in a loss of utilization in the injured area and, possibly, a loss of independence. Methods: A literature review was performed to determine reimbursement rate impact on PT. A seven-item open-ended survey regarding various …


Ua61/16 Class Of 2016, Wku Physical Therapy Jan 2016

Ua61/16 Class Of 2016, Wku Physical Therapy

WKU Archives Records

Physical Therapy Class of 2016 yearbook. Features the following students:

  • Allen, Whitney
  • Anderson, Alexis
  • Baston, Allison
  • Bell, Devin
  • Coode, Rett
  • Dahl, David
  • DiTommaso, Katie
  • Ford, April
  • Fortney, Brianne
  • Fuller, Megan
  • Goutsis, Dominque
  • Gunn, Lorelei
  • Hall, Timothy
  • Harlan, James
  • Hicks, Jacob
  • Hubbuch, Emily
  • Jones, Tom
  • Macke, Cristina aka Vegas(?)
  • McKinney, Kelli
  • McReynolds, Lauren
  • Muse, Terrell
  • Reece, Melissa
  • Sims, Shannon
  • Smith, Laura
  • Smith, Wesley
  • Stalcup, Patrick
  • Vittitow, Kristi
  • Wilson, Kimberley
  • Wright, Emily
  • Wright, William aka Jason


Integrating Guided Motor Imagery And Cross Education Into Rehabilitation: Scientific Review And Clinical Application, Emily Bouchard May 2014

Integrating Guided Motor Imagery And Cross Education Into Rehabilitation: Scientific Review And Clinical Application, Emily Bouchard

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

BACKGROUND: Guided motor imagery and cross education are two concepts that build upon motor programs. Guided motor imagery consists of imagining a specific action, thereby activating the respective motor program without an actual movement. Cross education incorporates contralateral training to activate the motor program of an action to the resting limb. These techniques yield neurological actions that can lead to improved performance outcomes when integrated into physical therapy programs. PURPOSE: This literature review investigated guided motor imagery and cross education within the scientific literature, identified and summarized evident themes and provided suggestions for incorporating these methods into rehabilitation programs. METHODS: …