FOTO Rehab Outcomes Blog

The Do-It-Yourself method is a struggle. Once the DIY project is "finished" is it truly finished? 

The Clinical Outcomes Summit is coming to Knoxville, Tennessee! Get the steeply discounted Super Saver rate until 3/29. $150 for the full Summit pass. CEUs available. This this the best ROI you'll get for two-days of peer-based professional education.

Enjoy a few Southern fall days from October 23rd through the 25th. This is not just for FOTO clients, this program is designed for every clinician and leader who believes that the power of outcomes management will drive change for patients, clinicians, practices, and payers.  Check out the video below. Get the vibe from last year's Summit and hear thoughts from attendees.

The Clinical Outcomes Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee is an event for every clinician and leader who believes that the power of outcomes management will drive change for patients, clinicians and payers. Plan to expand your views on what's possible for your clinic(s) from October 23rd through the 25th. Better yet, share your story. 

Individuals experiencing  chronic low back pain typically have more factors impacting their pain experience than someone with a first time incident.  The time and in-person visits it takes to reach successful clinical outcomes is associated with cost. This particular article shares the use of telerehabilitation for this specific patient population.

I have seen more research from a global perspective focused on physical therapists in the emergency room. This particular study may help the clinicians practicing in this environment.

When it comes to predicting, models require far more variables than age and gender to accurately predict.

The questions are being asked across the pond. It is now a global concern to better understand the accuracy of predictions.

Once upon a time when I attended a conference, I felt like a lone attendee. I registered ahead of time. There was no way to know who was attending. It wasn't easy to prepare for the conference to get the most out of it. A huge book of presentations was provided. It was a burden to carry along all day. Scraps of paper held various scribbled notes. Being able to connect with attendees was left to serendipity and swapping business cards.

Speed forward to 2019. Have conference planners come a long way in creating a participatory experience for attendees! Conference planners are now harnessing the power of technology by using apps that are used on mobile devices. The app design not only has details about the conference, but also immediately connects with your social media accounts, your photos, and your email accounts. The apps also have neat, built-in ways to immediately communicate with attendees about any changes in the conference OR information about the conference.

This year the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association is happening much earlier. The meeting is scheduled in Washington DC from January 23-26. 

 This year there are many sessions that should connect for those of you who appreciate outcomes, payer contracts focused on value, and ways to improve your outcomes. The conference is coming to an end. Enjoy your final day!

This year the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association is happening much earlier. The meeting is scheduled in Washington DC from January 23-26. 

One social event sponsored by FOTO and ReDoc is the Mojito Meet-Up is tonight (January 25th) at 6 pm at Cuba Libre.

Take advantage of social events to meet new colleagues and catch up with colleagues you may only see once a year.

This year there are many sessions that should connect for those of you who appreciate outcomes, payer contracts focused on value, and ways to improve your outcomes.