DPT Community,
Thanks for those of you who are praying for Jordan (Jo-Jo) Farris. She is an amazing young lady inspiring those around her in the face of tragedy. The local television station did a piece on her. Please take a look and work to inform yourself on this disease process. Your learning means so much more when there is context to the pathology. But beyond that, keep praying for this brave daughter of God!
slesh
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Prayers for Jo-Jo
Hello DPT Community,
I must first start out by saying since I rec'd this note from a dear friend of mine, I just can't stop crying. Jo-Jo (Jordan) is the 18 year old daughter of a colleague, former co-worker, mentor, and friend. He and his wife, have two beautiful children, and this is her story.
Please take a moment pray for her and her wonderful family.
slesh
I must first start out by saying since I rec'd this note from a dear friend of mine, I just can't stop crying. Jo-Jo (Jordan) is the 18 year old daughter of a colleague, former co-worker, mentor, and friend. He and his wife, have two beautiful children, and this is her story.
Please take a moment pray for her and her wonderful family.
slesh
Thursday, August 28, 2008
HealthCare Bills
Hey SBU DPT Bloggers,
So much is spoken today of the cost of healthcare and with the upcoming Presidential election, much more political banter and rhetoric will hit the headlines and Internet websites. It seems Americans, prefer their politics in chunks of four. Every four years they tolerate the hysteria. Every four years they tolerate the hype. Every four years they listen to a new slate of politicians willing to make promises to change your life for the better. For us, in the healthcare profession, we are doubly concerned. Both our individual health plan and our profession may be impacted by a Presidential candidate's vision of the future. As our society ages, we are concerned about things like wellness, cost of services, and access to skilled and competent providers. Do you know where the candidates McCain (R) and Obama (D) stand on healthcare. How will it impact your health plan? How will it impact your wellness? How will it impact your livelihood?
I came across an interesting article about how the extreme cost of healthcare today and the massive gaps in the health insurance coverage can leave you in tremendous debt. Take a look at this CNN.com article by Elizabeth Cohen "Five mistakes that will land you in medical debt." Are you prepared?
Together with you in His service,
slesh
So much is spoken today of the cost of healthcare and with the upcoming Presidential election, much more political banter and rhetoric will hit the headlines and Internet websites. It seems Americans, prefer their politics in chunks of four. Every four years they tolerate the hysteria. Every four years they tolerate the hype. Every four years they listen to a new slate of politicians willing to make promises to change your life for the better. For us, in the healthcare profession, we are doubly concerned. Both our individual health plan and our profession may be impacted by a Presidential candidate's vision of the future. As our society ages, we are concerned about things like wellness, cost of services, and access to skilled and competent providers. Do you know where the candidates McCain (R) and Obama (D) stand on healthcare. How will it impact your health plan? How will it impact your wellness? How will it impact your livelihood?
I came across an interesting article about how the extreme cost of healthcare today and the massive gaps in the health insurance coverage can leave you in tremendous debt. Take a look at this CNN.com article by Elizabeth Cohen "Five mistakes that will land you in medical debt." Are you prepared?
Together with you in His service,
slesh
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Update on Disc Replacement Surgery
Hello DPT Bloggers,
Here is an update on the post I recently did on Chris Duncan, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball player, who underwent a cervical disc replacement surgery instead of a fusion procedure which is much more common. This article talks about his immediate results. Time will only tell of this first of its kind surgery on a professional athlete to determine its effectiveness.
Together with you in His service,
slesh
Here is an update on the post I recently did on Chris Duncan, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball player, who underwent a cervical disc replacement surgery instead of a fusion procedure which is much more common. This article talks about his immediate results. Time will only tell of this first of its kind surgery on a professional athlete to determine its effectiveness.
Together with you in His service,
slesh
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Prosthetic Disc Replacement
Hello DPT Bloggers,
In what is becoming a trend in my writings of late, I found another story of an injury sustained to an athlete and this one is having a unique procedure. You will find in your PT career that many, or even most of your patients, that you treat will have back or neck injuries.This St. Louis Cardinal, however, may have his professional baseball career in jeopardy as they are going to surgically manage a cervical disc problem with the implantation of a prosthetic disc. OK! OK? I am intrigued and wait to hear more about this. Certainly I have read a great deal on disc issues of the spine, but not this procedure, and certainly not one on a person so young.
Together with you in His service,
slesh
In what is becoming a trend in my writings of late, I found another story of an injury sustained to an athlete and this one is having a unique procedure. You will find in your PT career that many, or even most of your patients, that you treat will have back or neck injuries.This St. Louis Cardinal, however, may have his professional baseball career in jeopardy as they are going to surgically manage a cervical disc problem with the implantation of a prosthetic disc. OK! OK? I am intrigued and wait to hear more about this. Certainly I have read a great deal on disc issues of the spine, but not this procedure, and certainly not one on a person so young.
Together with you in His service,
slesh
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Doing It All!
Hello DPT Bloggers,
So, just when you think you haven't seen it all, and just when you think that life couldn't get any worse, I challenge you to read this article and watch this video on a young many who refuses to let cancer and the amputation of his leg get him down!
Adam can Do It All! We must always remember that God gives us the power to be thankful!
Together with you in His service.
slesh
So, just when you think you haven't seen it all, and just when you think that life couldn't get any worse, I challenge you to read this article and watch this video on a young many who refuses to let cancer and the amputation of his leg get him down!
Adam can Do It All! We must always remember that God gives us the power to be thankful!
Together with you in His service.
slesh
More Injuries in the News
Hey DPT Bloggers,
You may not have remembered this event back in the spring when Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals lined a ball off the face of San Diego Padre pitcher Chris Young, but here is a story of recovery from the terrible event. As I was reading it, I could not help but think of the PT evaluation process. When you read the article, can you determine what is wrong by the symptoms that the pitcher describes?
Together with you in His service,
slesh
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