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Working with our referral sources to ensure the best patient care is what we do best.


Excel’s advanced-certified and caring team of professionals works in cooperation with our referral sources to provide the best possible patient outcomes.

We never hesitate to call with questions or concerns about your patient – an exercise we deem vital to ensure the utmost quality of care..

Making a difference in the healthcare community.


We recognize the importance of developing relationships with our referral sources. That is why Excel collaborates with physicians for community seminars and screenings. We also assist with research projects.

We conduct a quarterly Journal Club for local physicians and healthcare providers. We also produce an online newsletter and welcome contributions from our referral sources.

If you would like to team up with Excel to provide the community with health seminars and screenings, or have any questions, please email us at info@excelphysicaltherapy.com.  A physical therapist will be happy to reply.

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Physician Newsletters

 

January 2010


Here are some interesting medical articles on rehabilitation:


  1. External rotation lag sign revisited: Accuracy for diagnosis of full thickness supraspinatus tear. Castoldi F, Blonna D, Hertel R. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2009 Feb 13. [Epub ahead of print]
  2. Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for superior labral anterior posterior lesions: a systematic review. Dessaur WA, Magarey ME. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008 Jun;38(6):341-52. Epub 2008 Feb 22. Review.
  3. Physical examination tests for assessing a torn meniscus in the knee: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Hegedus EJ, Cook C, Hasselblad V, Goode A, McCrory DC. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2007 Sep;37(9):541-50.
  4. The interrater reliability of 4 clinical tests used to assess individuals with musculoskeletal hip pain. Martin RL, Sekiya JK. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008 Feb;38(2):71-7. Epub 2007 Sep 21.
  5. Ainsworth & Lewis 2007 Systematic Review of Conservative Rx
  6. Eccentric Loading, Shock-Wave Treatment, or a Wait-and-See Policy for Tendinopathy of the main body of Tendo Achilles- A Randomized, Controlled Trial
  7. Research Report- Eccentric Training Decreases Paratendon Capillary Blood Flow and Preserves Paratendon Oxygen Saturation in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
  8. Continued Sports Activity, Using a Pain-Monitoring Model, During Rehabilitation in Patients with Achilles Tendinopathy
  9. McShane, Nazarian & Harwood- Sonographically Guided Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy for Treatment of Common Extensor Tendinosis in the Elbow
  10. McShane, Shah & Nazarian- Sonographically Guided Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy for Treatment of Common Extensor Tendinosis in the Elbow- Is Corticosteroid Necessary?


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).


Q: Do you accept my patient’s insurance?
A: Your patient will be pre-approved prior to their first visit at Excel. If we cannot accept their insurance we will notify them immediately and recommend a reputable provider that does accept their insurance.

Q: Can a Licensed Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant write a prescription for physical therapy?
A: Yes, as of October, 2008 both providers are able to write scripts for PT in Pennsylvania.

Q: How will I be updated on my patient’s care?
A: Excel provides timely, easy to read, electronic documentation via email, fax or mail to your office. You will receive:

  • Initial evaluations
  • Progress reports (prior to your patients’ return visit to your office)
  • Monthly re-evaluations
  • Discharge notices

If your patient is a workers’ compensation case, then you will also receive a monthly Functional Progress Report. This report objectively compares your patient’s current functional ability to their actual job description. For more information on our cutting-edge Functional Progress reports, contact us at: info@excelphysicaltherapy.com.