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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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