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

Videos

Including a Physical Therapist in Your Wound Care Team

05/26/2023

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

This speaker discusses how a physical therapist can benefit the multidisciplinary wound care team.

This speaker discusses how a...

05/26/2023

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Lymphedema

The Lymphedema Treatment Act: A Huge Win for Patients

03/10/2023

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

Brandy McKeown, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CLWT

But What Is the Future of CLTs in Outpatient Lymphedema Clinics?

But What Is the Future of CLTs...

03/10/2023

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Let's Be Frank

Developing a ‘Cheat Sheet’ for Wound Assessment

06/08/2022

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

This cheat sheet focuses on key factors related to chronic wounds while addressing findings in a comprehensive approach.

This cheat sheet focuses on key...

06/08/2022

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Let's Be Frank

Screening and Educating Patients on PAD to Stop Diabetes Before It Starts

02/25/2022

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

Next month, a team of physicians will use education, outreach, and advocacy to decrease the number of amputations in people with diabetes or peripheral arterial disease (PAD)—as well as improve their quality of life.

Next month, a team of physicians...

02/25/2022

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Let's Be Frank

Advances in Wound Care Technology: What We See Is What We Get … and More

09/21/2021

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

This article will examine three particular devices that should catch the attention of any wound care clinicians seeking innovative ways to achieve best practices.

This article will examine three...

09/21/2021

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Let's Be Frank

Developing a ‘Cheat Sheet’ for the Ideal Wound Dressing

05/11/2021

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

Chronic wounds continue to challenge clinicians from Day 1 as the race to make timely progress begins. As we know, “time is tissue.” Of course, not all wounds heal with time. It’s what we (clinician and patient) do during the time we have...

Chronic wounds continue to...

05/11/2021

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Let's Be Frank

Will Advances in Smart Technology Help Our Patients or Dumb Us Down?

03/23/2021

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

“Creating a true AI could be our greatest achievement and, perhaps, our last.” —Professor Stephen Hawking Just like in every facet of life, smart technology has been a welcome tool in health care among patients and providers alike....

“Creating a true AI could be...

03/23/2021

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Let's Be Frank

When Your Patients Become Active Participants in Their Health Care

08/04/2020

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

Chronic wounds continue to baffle health care providers, as the required treatment can be quite complex. Or is it that we overlook the basics while working in “silos” that prevent us from seeking the expertise of others who might have more...

Chronic wounds continue to...

08/04/2020

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Let's Be Frank

That Time You Honestly Told Your Daughter About Therapy and Wound Care

05/05/2020

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

If I had to do it all over again, would I follow the same path? I find that I ask myself this question on a fairly regular basis. And I have certainly thought about it recently during these trying times. My daughter Hannah will enter...

If I had to do it all over...

05/05/2020

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Let's Be Frank

You’re on Nutrition Notice for Pressure Injuries

03/05/2020

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

All of the latest technology is not going to help your patients if their malnourishment is not addressed. This author’s hospital found success with pressure injuries by focusing on the basics and fundamental of care.

All of the latest technology is...

03/05/2020

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