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2024 State of PT Therapies Guide

Physical Therapy, PT, State of the Profession

Physical Therapists: Survey Insights from the State of the Profession Guide

By Mehreen Rizvi | October 22, 2024

Here’s a snapshot from our 2024 State of the Therapies Guide: Insights from the Rehabilitation Professionals. Physical therapists are a growing profession, with job opportunities expected to increase 15% between... Read more

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National Physical Therapy Month
By Mehreen Rizvi | October 10, 2024
National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is celebrated every October. We, at HomeCEU, want to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy and to honor the professionals who help improve... Read more
Diabetes Pathophysiology, Physical Therapist, PT
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Management for Physical Therapists
By Mehreen Rizvi | September 16, 2024
Explore the connection between diabetes and physical therapy. Diabetes mellitus, a widespread endocrine disorder, presents a unique set of challenges for healthcare providers, including physical therapists (PTs). This condition, usually... Read more
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, Ergonomics, Physical Therapist, PT
The ABCs of Ergonomics in the Workplace for Rehab Professionals
By Mehreen Rizvi | January 17, 2024
Rehab professionals are all about changing people’s lives for the better. Ergonomics. It’s a word physical therapists hear often in both professional and educational contexts. But what does it mean?... Read more
Category_Community, Chronic Pain, pain catastrophizing, Physical Therapist, PT
Reducing Chronic Pain by Controlling Pain Catastrophizing
By Jami Cooley | January 1, 2024
Pain catastrophizing can influence pain-related outcomes through a range of theoretical mechanisms. Pain as a symptom, which is now considered the fifth vital sign, accounts for approximately 80% of physician... 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
Accessible Play, Category_Community, Pediatric Therapist, Play therapy, PT
Accessible Play for the Pediatric Therapist
By Tasha Holmes, MOT, OTR/L, BCP | September 22, 2023
Accessible play is a meaningful activity for children of all ages. Accessible play provides the opportunity for self-directed enjoyment and allows children to acquire developmental skills such as problem-solving, socialization,... Read more
Category_Community, OT, PT, stroke, stroke rehab, Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
Becoming A Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
By Jami Cooley | August 15, 2023
A comprehensive rehabilitation approach is vital to stroke recovery. According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a stroke. Every year alone, more than... Read more
Category_Community, Nutrition, Physical Therapist, PT
Proper Nutrition and the Physical Therapist
By Jami Cooley | June 21, 2023
Proper nutrition can have a major impact on a patient’s healing journey after injury. Physical therapists (PTs) tend to focus on functional capabilities, strength, flexibility, and other physical components of... 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, Dyskinesia, Dystonia, Physical Therapist, PT
What is the Difference Between Dyskinesia and Dystonia?
By Leyna Antonucci, PT, DPT | May 26, 2023
While dystonia and dyskinesia have similarities, it is important for physical therapists to know the differences. Dystonia and dyskinesia are two involuntary movement disorders familiar to most physical therapists. Both... Read more
Category_Community, Concussion Protocols, Physical Therapist, PT
Concussion Protocols for Physical Therapists
By Mehreen Rizvi | May 25, 2023
Concussion symptoms are typically temporary. Severe concussions or multiple concussions may cause lasting long-term effects on the chemical balance and overall function of the brain. What is a concussion? A... Read more
Category_Community, memorial day, OT, PT
Memorial Day and the Impact of War
By Mehreen Rizvi | May 23, 2023
The Impact of War on Occupational & Physical Therapy. The demand for both occupational and physical therapy grew throughout the war. World War I had a profound impact on both... Read more
Category_Community, Category_Occupational Therapy, Category_Physical Therapy, OT, PT, trigger points
What is Trigger Point Therapy?
By Jami Cooley | May 23, 2023
Trigger points can happen almost anywhere in the body. Any small area of tension within a muscle can be a trigger point. What are trigger points? Trigger points are areas... Read more
Category_Community, OT, PT, sensory disorders
Three Patterns of Sensory Processing Disorders
By Michelle Colletti, OTR/L | May 7, 2023
Sensory modulation disorder (SMD) refers to difficulty regulating responses to sensory stimulation. Back in 1972, occupational therapist and advocate Dr. A. Jean Ayers described sensory integration as, “The neurological process... 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