Just back from the PPS meeting in Phoenix.  I echo Rob’s comments-great meeting organization, great section leadership, and great content.  I had to miss the past few years and I will certainly make the meeting a priority.

I had a conversation this morning with my good friend and noted author/teacher, master clinician, former program Chair, fellow Springsteen enthusiast, and private practioner Carl DeRosa about the noticeable lack of exercise equipment manufacturers in the exhibit hall.  What is up with that?  There were lines of people waiting for the Vitamix and to get their nails done but there was no exhibits featuring models on equipment like there used to be at these shows!  Even, John Iams, the guy who compares himself to Einstein had all kinds of people waiting to get their chin tapped with a therapeutic reflex hammer (according to their booth the “first time in history that a reflex hammer is being use for therapeutic purposes”).

I wonder if the lack of exercise folks signifies a bad trend in our industry.  We have a history of giving up significant parts of our profession (e.g. Cardiac rehab and respiratory therapy) and there is some evidence that consumers are seeking out quasi certified personal trainers for all sorts of exercise prescription (an area where EBP is very supportive).  And therapeutic exercise is one of the best reimbursed codes in our limited number of CPT codes!

Does anybody else think we are at risk for losing exercise?

Larry