Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, DAPWCA

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Integrating Advanced Therapy Products into Your Wound Clinic Business Model

07/05/2018

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Regenerative medicine is just one example of the many advanced modalities available to today’s product formularies. But how do we go about making sure our clinical and business decisions remain on profitable parallel paths?

Regenerative medicine is just...

07/05/2018

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Biomechanics

Recognizing & Correcting Biomechanical Problems of the Foot

06/05/2018

Henry C. Hilario , DPM;

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

The feet are the foundation of the human body. They provide support, locomotion, and balance. Unlike the foundation of a house, our feet must provide us with static support — for when we are upright and stationary — as well as dynamic support...

The feet are the foundation of...

06/05/2018

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Integrating PT Services With Your Wound Care Program

12/08/2017

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

I was assigned to write a column on how wound care clinics can successfully integrate physical therapy into their new and established programs based on responses that Today’s Wound Clinic (TWC) received through its most recent Reader’s Choice...

I was assigned to write a column...

12/08/2017

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Liability Lessons for The Wound Care Clinic & Nursing Services

11/07/2017

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

We live in a litigious society, but that’s not the best reason for wound care professionals to be adamant about properly safeguarding their practice habits.

We live in a litigious society,...

11/07/2017

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Lymphedema

Tearing Down the Silos of Lymphedema Care in the Wound Clinic

10/05/2017

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Heather Hettrick , PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT;

Proper, timely diagnosis is crucial for patients living with lymphedema, and all wound care clinics should have a structured plan for care management. This article will educate providers on risk factors and symptoms, and will assist with...

Proper, timely diagnosis is...

10/05/2017

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Patient Advocacy: Are We Measuring Success by Intentions or Actions?

08/09/2017

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Most healthcare providers are inclined to refer to themselves as “patient advocates.” But, to what lengths would you say you truly go for your wound care patients? Do you always ensure that each patient understands what the agenda is during...

Most healthcare providers are...

08/09/2017

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Taking Accountability for Researching & Implementing Evidence-Based Medicine

05/02/2017

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

The wound care industry continues to change at a rapid pace. Sometimes, it may seem impossible for clinicians to remain current on the most recent education and best practices when considering all the challenges we encounter while managing...

The wound care industry...

05/02/2017

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Marketing Strategies for the Wound Clinic: Everything Starts With Trust

03/31/2017

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Developing an effective marketing plan for today’s outpatient wound clinics is a comprehensive undertaking. This article provides practical advice and first-person experience for program managers to consider.

Developing an effective...

03/31/2017

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Achieving Standard of Care Through Employee Recruitment & Retention

03/08/2017

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Wound clinic program managers may encounter obstacles when it comes to providing appropriate wound management. In most instances, a lack of standardization to clinical and business practices is the culprit. For an area of care dependent on a...

Wound clinic program managers...

03/08/2017

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Physical Therapy

Examining the Increased Role of the Physical Therapist Within the Wound Care Industry

05/03/2014

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Any effective multidisciplinary wound care team will typically consist of a well-represented blend of healthcare professionals who lend their individual, unique areas of expertise to form a collaboration that shares a vision to meet the...

Any effective...

05/03/2014

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