The Latest Success Story from Maccio PT

I was diagnosed with a shoulder impingement which caused loss of range of motion, pain and muscle weakness. I also had loss of range of motion in my elbow from an injury many years ago. Upon completing P.T., both conditions are vastly improved thanks to a series of simple, quick exercises. I think the underlying conditions were accurately diagnosed and the treatments effective. I was relieved I will not have to resort to more radical treatments, like surgery. In addition, I was advised of corrections and modifications to my free weight workouts, this has improved the safety and efficiency of the training.
- Elliot M.

TRIAD Conference 2010

On Saturday September 25, Maccio Physical Therapy will be attending and presenting at this year’s TRIAD Conference. TRIAD is a national organization with many local chapters and consists of a partnership between senior citizens, senior providers, and law enforcement. TRIAD’s mission is to assess the needs and concerns of senior citizens and reduce victimization in the elderly. Maccio Physical Therapy will be presenting on “balance and falls prevention for older adults.” The conference will be held at Hudson Valley Community College from 9 to 1:30. Stop by and see us! You can be entered to win a gift card!

Medicare Cuts to Physical Therapy Benefits = No Care For Seniors?

The Center for Medicare Services is proposing a drastic change for reimbursement strategies which will significantly reduce payments to physical therapists for outpatient services. We estimate that this will result in a 33% decrease in payment for our current services. We will be forced to make a very difficult decision as to whether or not we can continue to participate as a Medicare provider. The Center for Medicare Services is allowing for feedback. This needs to be done as soon as possible as we only have two weeks to respond. Please contact anyone you know who uses Medicare or Medicare-like products. The amount of providers available for physical therapy may dramatically decrease in 2011. Please take the time to contact Medicare and express your concerns and request that CMS reconsider its plans to implement their proposed rule on the MPPR for therapy services and seek more appropriate mechanisms to ensure that payment for therapy services is adequate, accurate and ensures access to needed physical therapy for our nation’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.
To make comments:
Vist http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480b182c9. You can also fax comments to: 703-706-3246.
Thank you for your support in this important matter.

Out latest success story!

I was diagnosed with a shoulder impingement which caused loss of range of motion, pain and muscle weakness. I also had loss of range of motion in my elbow from an injury many years ago. Upon completing P.T., both conditions are vastly improved thanks to a series of simple, quick exercises. I think the underlying conditions were accurately diagnosed and the treatments effective. I was relieved I will not have to resort to more radical treatments, like surgery. In addition, I was advised of corrections and modifications to my free weight workouts, this has improved the safety and efficiency of the training.
- Elliot M.

Foot and Ankle Course

On Thursday June 17 our entire clinical staff attended the “Effective Examination and Treatment Techniques for Foot and Ankle” course which was offered here in Albany. Dr. Jim Keller presented an outstanding seminar on the biomechanics of the foot and ankle as they relate to potential problems with lower extremity and spinal conditions. The kinetic chain demonstrations and how they influence foot position were quite enlightening and added valuable evaluative and treatment techniques to our current musculo-skeletal and neuromuscular evaluation systems. This was a great team building experience as we were able to compare ideas among our own clinicians as well as those from throughout the country about how to effectively manage foot, ankle and lower extremity dysfunction. It was amazing to feel the difference in foot position by simply strengthening and isolating trunk or other lower extremity muscles. This adds a whole new realm of options in difficult foot and ankle pain which has not responded to traditional methods of care.

Our latest patient success story!

I began the McKenzie Method of physical therapy on May 14th, 2010. My primary physician recommended that I do this to alleviate the back and leg pain I was having from degenerative disc disease. My pain level was at a 10! I learned about centralization techniques to get the pain out of my leg and into my back. After only 8 visits, I had completely centralized and I was pain-free!. This technique will now be part of a new lifestyle for me.
- Patricia F.

Our Latest Patient Success Story!

When I first came to physical therapy I was falling on a regular basis over a period of about six months.  This had significantly altered my ability to function and I was very apprehensive.  After completing my physical therapy my balance and stability have greatly improved and my scores have increased by 79%.  This has resulted in a renewed confidence in my ability to walk and carry on in my daily life.
               Ruth R.