A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York set out to answer a rarely asked, yet intriguing question: Which college sport results... Read more
Feeling overwhelmed, nervous, or hopeless? Have low energy, headaches, stomach problems, muscle tension, or insomnia? If this is you, read on for the top strategies for managing stress in the... Read more
Have you heard of a Workplace Wellness Program? Does your work provide you with free yoga classes or discounted membership to a gym? It might be a part of your... Read more
Job satisfaction in healthcare organizations is lower when one of these five issues arise. The efficiency and productivity of employees are greater when they feel purpose in their work and... Read more
Researchers from Northwestern University analyzed patient data from 10 countries: United States, United Kingdom, China, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, South Korea, and Iran. After studying the global data, the... Read more
Research has repeatedly shown that caregivers of dementia patients are at high risk for increased psychological stress, socio-demographic burden, and physical illness. Being a caregiver is hard work. It is... Read more
The FDA just issued a black box warning on prescription insomnia medications, and millions of Americans are currently taking these dangerous sleeping pills. Here’s what healthcare professionals need to know.... Read more
I recently sat down with one of our speakers, Dr. Chad Hensel, to discuss the benefits of dry needling and how a PT can become certified in this technique. You... Read more
What is dry needling, is it safe and effective, and how does dry needling differ from acupuncture? Find out here! Physical therapists have long used a multitude of techniques in... Read more
November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease. Feel free to copy our infographic below, "7 Alzheimer's Facts" to share valuable information... Read more
There is hot debate among healthcare professionals and legislative bodies over who can perform dry needling and who should perform dry needling. Learn the APTA’s stance on the issue here.... Read more
May is ALS Awareness Month, observed to raise awareness of and foster research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In 2016 the Centers for Disease Control... Read more
How many times in your career have you heard the sentence, “Sorry, we are short-staffed today,”? Unfortunately, you’re likely to hear this again. Staff shortages in healthcare facilities are a... Read more
Sure December 31st seems like it's forever away, but before you can say "Someone get the cat out of the tree", Christmas will have come and gone and you'll be... Read more
What can therapists do to be fully informed and prepared when upcoming CMS changes are lurking ahead? One of the biggest challenges to the healthcare community is keeping up to... Read more
Lack of training in healthcare is a challenging problem. But, there are several low-cost training options to improve staff competency, quality of patient care, and business profits. Official training programs... Read more
When shopping for continuing education, how do you choose the best online CEU courses? As a healthcare professional, you already know that you are required to obtain continuing education prior... Read more
Taking continuing education impacts your professional development. So, how do you go about choosing a CE provider? Thanks to online and mobile learning, it is easier than ever to complete... Read more
Direct access physical therapy has many benefits for patients, healthcare companies, AND therapists. Researchers have compared the patient benefits of direct access physical therapy versus therapy treatment after physicians’ referral.... Read more
A “Direct Access PT” is exactly how it sounds: patients have direct access to physical therapy services without the need for a physician referral or prescription. As per APTA guidelines,... Read more
Social media has become a part of daily life for the healthcare industry, creating a portal through which patients and clients can engage and connect with their potential healthcare providers.... Read more
Use the guide below to educate family members and caregivers on the proper positioning for stroke patients. Proper anatomical positioning for stroke patients is important not only to reduce the... Read more
Physical and occupational therapists play a critical role in identifying the need for orthotics, and must know how to choose orthotics properly for improving a patient’s function. The orthotics market... Read more
A new study shows that having PTs in emergency rooms reduces the likelihood of ED revisits for falls. Each year, approximately 30% to 40% of people aged 65 years and... Read more