Therapies

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Physical Therapy for Pain: National Pain Awareness Month

By Mehreen Rizvi | September 27, 2018

National Pain Awareness Month happens every September to bring awareness for issues related to pain and pain management; along with all of the benefits of physical therapy for pain and... Read more

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Staff Shortages in Healthcare

By Jami Cooley | September 17, 2018

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

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How to Stay Informed on Upcoming CMS Changes

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | September 8, 2018

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

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How to Select Online CEU Courses

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | August 24, 2018

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

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Lack of Resources in Healthcare

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | August 16, 2018

What can clinicians do about a lack of resources in healthcare facilities? A lack of resources in healthcare settings has serious consequences for the quality of patient care and the... Read more

Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy, Ultrasound

Therapeutic Ultrasound in Physiotherapy

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | August 6, 2018

Ultrasound is most often associated with those cute baby pictures in a mother’s tummy, but therapeutic ultrasound in physiotherapy practice is an effective modality used to treat pain and other... Read more

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Caregiver Mental Health: When Caring Takes Its Toll

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | July 30, 2018

Caregiver mental health is often overlooked, but caregivers have an elevated risk for developing depression, anxiety, and grief-related illnesses. Caring for a family member with a physical or mental ailment... Read more

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15 Major Issues in Healthcare Employment

By Jami Cooley | July 16, 2018

If you work with patients, chances are you have faced one or more of these major issues in healthcare employment. Regardless of the industry, employees work best when they can... Read more

Category_Nursing, Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, Category_Speech Language Pathology, Prescriptions

Prescription Drug Dangers: How to Spot an Addict in Your Clinic

By Jami Cooley | July 5, 2018

According to the CDC, two people die every single hour from overdosing on prescription opioids. In fact, death from prescription drug use is the 4th leading cause of death in... Read more

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Sleep Apnea Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment

By Jami Cooley | June 25, 2018

With more than 18 million American adults affected, it’s important allied health professionals know the sleep apnea risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Anyone can develop sleep apnea, but certain conditions... Read more

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Sleep Apnea Types, Pathogenesis & Diagnostic Tests

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | June 20, 2018

The two main categories of sleep apnea include OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) or CSA (Central Sleep Apnea). Here, learn more about the two sleep apnea types, pathogenesis, and diagnostic testing.... Read more

Category_Continuing Education, Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, How to Choose Orthotics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

PTs and OTs: How to Choose Orthotics

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | June 15, 2018

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

Category_Continuing Education, Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, PTs in Emergency Rooms

PTs in Emergency Rooms Reduce Likelihood of Emergency Revisits

By Jami Cooley | June 9, 2018

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

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Hydrotherapy Treatment, Benefits, Types & Contraindications

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | June 6, 2018

Hydrotherapy treatment involves the use of unique properties in water to achieve therapeutic benefits. “Hydrotherapy treatment” is treating a disease or symptoms with the use of water. This practice dates... Read more

Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, iontophoresis, Physical Therapy

How Does Iontophoresis Work?

By Jami Cooley | May 30, 2018

Iontophoresis is used most often in physical therapy to assuage pain and inflammation, but is not exclusive to this arena, as there are applications in dentistry, lab technology, and other... Read more

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Emma Step: An App to Encourage Rhythmic Stepping

By David Brunow | May 29, 2018

Emma Step is an app for iPhone and iPad that will help you motivate your patients and guide them through reciprocal motion using rhythmic prompts. My daughter Emma was born... Read more

Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, heat therapy, Physical Therapy

Trading Heat Therapy for Pain Medicine

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | May 24, 2018

Using heat therapy for pain conditions is a safe, effective non-drug option. Non-pharmacological treatments for musculoskeletal disorders are becoming more and more popular in light of the CDC’s guidelines for... Read more

Category_Continuing Education, Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, Category_Speech Language Pathology, home health

4 BIG Benefits of Home Health Therapy Jobs

By Mehreen Rizvi | May 18, 2018

Searching for a career that offers autonomy, flexibility, and pays well? Here are four reasons you might want to start looking at home health therapy jobs. Home health is a... Read more

Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, cryotherapy, Physical Therapy

5 Cryotherapy Side Effects Therapists Should Watch For

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | April 6, 2018

While there are many benefits of cryotherapy for use in PT or OT practice, there are a few risks associated with this treatment. Discover 5 cryotherapy side effects every therapist... Read more

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Study: Yo-Yo Dieting More Than Doubles the Risk of Dying Young

By Jami Cooley | February 10, 2018

A new study shows that fluctuating weight with yo-yo dieting can raise your risk of heart attack or stroke. The term "yo-yo dieting", also known as weight cycling, originated from... Read more

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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | February 7, 2018

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, designated in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell. In May of 2008, the US House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell... Read more

Category_Business Development, Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, Category_Speech Language Pathology

Good Communication in Healthcare: 5 Tips to Sharpen Your Skills

By Jami Cooley | January 5, 2018

Good communication in healthcare is crucial, especially when dealing with patients or their family members. For healthcare professionals, good communication skills aren’t only a helpful trait. They’re a core competency.... Read more

Category_Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy, OT, OTA

October 27th is World Occupational Therapy Day!

By Amy-Lynn Corey | October 27, 2016

World Occupational Therapy Day is the opportunity to heighten the visibility of the profession’s development work and to promote the activities of World Federation of Occupational Therapists locally, nationally, and... Read more

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Are you a stroke hero? Take our quiz and find out!

By Amy-Lynn Corey | October 5, 2016

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the number one leading cause of disability. Every 40 seconds someone is having a stroke in the US. Can... Read more

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