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Category_Community, license renewal, Michigan, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Continuing Education, PT

How Do I Renew My Physical Therapy License in Michigan?

By Mehreen Rizvi | May 16, 2024

A quick summary of your Michigan physical therapy license renewal requirements. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, more than 229,000 physical therapists work in the United States. Over... Read more

Category_Community, hip osteoarthritis, Physical Therapy, PT, rehab

Hip Osteoarthritis: Rehab and Treatment Strategies

By Pieter L. de Smidt, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, MTC | April 13, 2024

It's also important to measure balance performance and activities that predict the risk of falls in adults with hip osteoarthritis. What is hip osteoarthritis (OA)? Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a... Read more

acl, acl rehabilitation, Category_Community, Physical Therapy, PT

A PT’s Guide to Rehabilitation After ACL Surgery

By Jami Cooley | March 21, 2024

People of all ages, physical conditions, and abilities can tear an ACL. A complex set of tendons and ligaments help stabilize and support the knee joint with its every movement,... Read more

Category_Community, Hip and Knee Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, PT

Hip and Knee Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist

By Jami Cooley | March 19, 2024

Different standardized tests are helpful when assessing the functional ability and fall risk in a patient. Hip pain and knee pain are very common reasons for patients to seek physical... Read more

Physical Therapy, PT, Rehabilitation, Running Injuries

Rehabilitation for Common Running Injuries

By Mehreen Rizvi | March 12, 2024

Running-related injuries aren’t all equally prevalent for every runner. Running injuries occur at all age ranges and skill levels, making them unique from patient to patient. Physical therapists aren’t just... Read more

Category_Community, Concussion, Physical Therapy, PT, Rehabilitation and Care

What to Do After a Concussion: Rehabilitation and Care

By Mehreen Rizvi | February 15, 2024

Concussions are complex injuries that require a broad base of assessment tools to fully understand. A common disorder in children and adolescents, concussions can have long-term consequences, affecting a person’s... Read more

Category_Community, Deconditioning, Deconditioning Older Adults, Physical Therapy, PT

Treating Deconditioning in Older Adults

By Jami Cooley | November 21, 2023

Especially in older adults, deconditioning is a significant factor in physical outcomes. As the saying goes, “use it or lose it.” Especially in older adults, deconditioning is a significant factor... Read more

Category_Community, Category_Physical Therapy, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Physical Therapy, PT

A PT’s Guide to Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

By Mehreen Rizvi | October 30, 2023

Physical therapists play a critical role in identifying and preventing deep vein thrombosis in at-risk patients. A 36-year-old female patient receives treatment at a physical therapy clinic for lymphedema management... Read more

Category_Community, Category_Physical Therapy, Integrated Care, Physical Therapy, PT

When Physical Therapy and Integrated Care Meet

By Mehreen Rizvi | September 25, 2023

Physical Therapist should pursue the best possible integrated care relationships with their healthcare partners. Pursuing Integrated Care Relationships As the healthcare industry transitions to value-based care, there’s no denying the... Read more

Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT, Physical Therapy, post stroke, PT, stroke

Managing Post-Stroke Incontinence

By Mehreen Rizvi | June 11, 2023

Post-stroke incontinence occurs when the forebrain is damaged - the forebrain is the largest part of the brain. According to the Stroke Association, about half of all stroke survivors admitted... Read more

Category_Community, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, PT

Tips for Pediatric Travel Physical Therapy

By Jami Cooley | May 6, 2023

Pediatric physical therapy is a niche practice. Travel physical therapy has become a popular career path for many physical therapy professionals. With significantly high vacancy rates for PTs, especially in... Read more

Category_Community, Physical Therapy, women in pt

Women In Physical Therapy

By Jami Cooley | March 13, 2023

While women represent most of the physical therapy workforce, they are not evenly represented as leaders in the field. The profession of physical therapy is a unique outlier in the... Read more

Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, Mirror Therapy for Stroke, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy

Mirror Therapy for Stroke Hemiplegia and Phantom Limb Pain

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | March 8, 2020

Mirror therapy for stroke rehab helps improve hand and arm movement. Mirror therapy for stroke rehab is utilized to trick the brain that the affected arm is moving like the... Read more

Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sensory Reeducation Exercises

Sensory Reeducation Exercises: Effective or Not?

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | January 13, 2020

Sensory reeducation exercises are a vital aspect of the rehabilitation process following an injury or condition where nerves have been damaged such as stroke or brain injury. Sensory reeducation exercises... Read more

Category_Continuing Education, Category_Physical Therapy, Dry Needline, Manual Therapy Techniques, Physical Therapy

Who Can Perform Dry Needling?

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | March 6, 2019

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

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

Category_Continuing Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Positioning for Stroke Patients, stroke

Proper Positioning for Stroke Patients

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | June 28, 2018

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

Category_Nursing, Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, Category_Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, sleep apnea risk factors

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

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

aquatic therapy, Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, hydrotherapy, Physical Therapy

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

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_Physical Therapy, Communication, Conflict Resolution, How to Handle Conflict, How to Handle Conflict at Work, Physical Therapy, PT Assistant

PT and PT Assistant: How to Handle Conflict at Work

By Bijal Shah, Clinical Educator | April 30, 2018

Does the therapist or PT assistant at work constantly find a problem in you or your ideas? Do you struggle to unite as a team? Discover how to handle conflict... Read more

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