Medicare Legislation.
Physical Therapist Tom DiAngelis testified to congress regarding the impending cuts to medicare. He addressed how the therapy cap and cuts in reimbursement will adversely affect Senior's ability to access health care. By reducing the cap, Seniors will have fewer visits available per calendar year. By reducing reimbursements, physicians will be disincentivised to refer patients to PT and will "steer" patients to PT facilities in which they have a vested interest as an alternative source of income. You can see the YouTube video here... www.YouTube.com

InWellness.
PTPlus is proud to announce that they are now a provider for InWellness. InWellness® is a greater Milwaukee area membership network of health and wellness practitioners and clients who create wellbeing and personal fulfillment through comprehensive assessment tools and holistic, customized treatments. New clients that are members of InWellness paying cash receive a 10% discount. To learn more please go to... www.InWellness.com

First Attendees of Beyond Advanced PRRT Training.
Frank Fantazzi, PT, OCS and Mark Snyder, PT, DPT were among the first 24 Physical Therapists to train with John Iams, PT of San Diego, CA in his first Beyond Advanced Seminar. Iams developed Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) over the course of his career. It is a revolutionary manual therapy technique which helps to alleviate pain efficiently and effectively. Both Fantazzi and Snyder are also instructors for PRRT and are excited to be among the first therapists to bring the latest techniques to their patients. If you haven't experienced this treatment, call PT Plus to schedule your evaluation and treatment. For more information about PRRT please see www.theprrt.com or e-mail Mark at msnyder@ptplus.com.

PT Plus is Proud to Announce the Addition of Chris Hurley.
Chris started working with PTPlus in May 2011. He has an extensive background in manual therapy including the Advanced Level of PRRT. He is currently working in the ElmBrook office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please read more about Chris in his Bio found here:

PT Plus is Proud to Announce the Addition of Mike Philippi.
Mike started working with PTPlus in October 2011. He has an extensive background in manual therapy including the Beginner Level of PRRT. He is currently working in the Greenfield office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Restorative NIA at Our Layton Office.
Bonnie Frenkel has been working at our Layton office for the last year. She is also a NIA instructor and will be offering therapeutic NIA classes starting in January, 2011. NIA combines the healing arts with dance and martial arts. This class is designed to help those of varied fitness levels as they are progressing toward their fitness goals. Call Bonnie at 414-282-7810 for more information..

Acupuncture Returning to Our Layton Avenue Office
We are excited to announce the addition of acupuncture to our Layton Office in 2011. Monica Judge, L. Ac., Dipl., Ac. MSOM, BS Nutrition, will be offering both community based and private sessions. Contact Monica for rates and scheduling, 414-736-0830, or info@newearthacumed.com. For more information please see www.newearthacumed.com.

Business Journal of Milwaukee Highlights PT Plus.
PT Plus was recently highlighted in the Business Journal of Milwaukee. Our Milwaukee/Greenfield office was recently renovated using environmentally friendly materials from the Green Design Center. PT Plus chose the Green Design Center with the health and welfare of our patients in mind. To read the entire article please click here.

Bay View Compass Features PT Plus.
10 questions by the local Bay View paper, Bay View Compass featuring PT Plus. view here

New Research
A recent study from Denmark demonstrated that an integrated program of prehabilitation and early rehabilitation improved the outcome and shortened the hospital stay - without more complications, pain or dissatisfaction when undergoing spinal surgery. Even if you are considering spinal surgery, consider the benefits of Physical Therapy before surgery for prehabilitation. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/20103575

Researchers have determined that cervical and thoracic mobilization can improve the outcomes for patients with shoulder pain. This approach to treating the whole person is an important component of our practice.
http://ptjournal.apta.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/1/26

More New Research
A new study by JAMA, the Journal of American Medical Association followed 35,000 patients over 20 years and found for Seniors, the faster you safely walk the longer your life expectancy. View the full report here: http://video.foxnews.com/v/4487580/walking-speed-linked-to-life-expectancy/