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

Biomechanics

Recognizing & Correcting Biomechanical Problems of the Foot

06/05/2018

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

Today's Wound Clinic

Let's Be Frank

Managing the ‘Weepy Leg’ of Chronic Wound Edema

09/04/2019

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

When treating excessive lower extremity drainage due to edema, complete decongestive therapy can go a long way to resolve a “weepy leg.”

When treating excessive lower...

09/04/2019

Today's Wound Clinic

Let's be Frank

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

Today's Wound Clinic

Review

All Edema Is Lymphedema: Progressing Lymphedema and Wound Management to an Integrated Model of Care

01/04/2022

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

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

A narrative review of lymphatic physiology, fluid regulation by the endothelial glycocalyx layer, and the interconnectedness of the vascular and integumentary systems.

A narrative review of lymphatic...

01/04/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Let's Be Frank

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

Today's Wound Clinic

Virtual Wound Rounds

Episode 3: Pressure Injuries

05/07/2020

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

In episode 3 of the Virtual Wound Rounds series, Frank Aviles and his interdisciplinary team of experts discuss a wound care case focused on pressure injuries.

In episode 3 of the Virtual...

05/07/2020

Wound Care