116 - Weaving Diagnostic Imaging into Physical Therapists' Scope of Practice with Dr. Lance Mabry

Sep 26, 2023

💭 “ If a state neither explicitly allows nor explicitly prohibits imaging referral, and they are in fact, silent, the ability to talk about it gets even more restricted.” - Dr. Lance Mabry

👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Lance M. Mabry, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT. Lance is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at High Point University in North Carolina, teaching diagnostic imaging and physical therapy primary care. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Prior to his appointment at High Point University, Dr. Mabry retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Dr. Mabry has over 30 published peer-reviewed articles focusing primarily on diagnostic imaging in physical therapy. He serves as the Federal Affairs Liaison for the American Physical Therapy Association of North Carolina, where he regularly engages elected officials on current physical therapy legislative initiatives.

📚You will learn about:

▪️ Lance's story and career

▪️ Clinical Utilization of Diagnostic Imaging by PTs

▪️ The three scope of practice levels

▪️ Expansion of PT jurisdictional scope to include imaging referral

▪️ How to Advance the PT Profession through the APTA and PTs' Efforts

▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers

▪️ Tips on how to become successful in Physical Therapy

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