Therapies

Category_Community, hiv, Massage Therapy, mt

STIs, HIV, and Massage Therapy

By Mehreen Rizvi | March 27, 2024

By understanding the pathology and transmission of HIV and common STIs, massage therapists can help alleviate their client’s feelings of isolation. Massage therapy is generally safe for both clients and... Read more

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Running Injury Recovery: Helping Athletes Return to Sport

By Amy Ashmore, PhD | March 22, 2024

When planning a return to running, psychological readiness is equally as important as physical readiness. Returning to sport after a running injury requires a cautious and systematic approach to ensure... 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, NBCOT, Occupational Therapy, OT

NBCOT Certification Renewal: Understanding the Rules & Requirements

By Mehreen Rizvi | February 28, 2024

It's the beginning of the NBCOT Certification renewal period for OTRs and COTAs. Read on as we map out how HomeCEU can help you remain Active in Good Standing with... 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

Complete Concussion Management for Physical Therapists

By Shopify API | January 29, 2024

Physical therapists play a key role in the concussion-related rehabilitation process. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are a common sight in both private physical therapy clinics and hospitals.... Read more

Category_Community, Evidence-Based Manual Therapy, Massage Therapy, mt

Evidence-Based Manual Therapy Techniques for Massage Therapists

By Mehreen Rizvi | January 27, 2024

How to maximize Manual Therapy Techniques' effectiveness. The world of manual therapy is full of techniques. But are all manual therapy techniques created equal? How does a massage therapist evaluate... Read more

Category_Community, Myofascial Release, Techniques, Therapists, trainer

Assisted Myofascial Release Techniques: Tips for Trainers and Therapists

By Jami Cooley | January 24, 2024

Myofascial Release Techniques for Athletic Trainers. Assisted myofascial release is a form of manual therapy that targets fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds bones, muscles, and organs throughout the body.... Read more

Category_Community, Communication Problems, Occupational Therapy, OT, post stroke

Communication Problems After Stroke: How Occupational Therapy Can Help

By Mehreen Rizvi | January 19, 2024

Mitigating Communication Problems After a Stroke. Strokes, or cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), are caused by a disturbance of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This kills off brain cells, which... Read more

Category_Community, low vision, Occupational Therapy, OT

Occupational Therapy for Low Vision

By Jami Cooley | January 19, 2024

Patients with low vision can experience difficulties with occupational performance. Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) play a crucial role in improving the lives of individuals with low vision. Low vision is... 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, Massage Therapy, mt, ptsd

Massage Therapy for PTSD: What Massage Therapists Should Know

By Mehreen Rizvi | January 16, 2024

To effectively incorporate massage therapy into a treatment, therapists should be mindful of timing. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a health condition arising from exposure to traumatic events. This... Read more

caregiver burnout, Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT

Overcoming Caregiver Burnout: How OTs Can Help Caregivers of Difficult Children

By Laurie Siegel | January 2, 2024

Healthcare professionals should create a supportive and non-judgmental environment regarding burnout for caregivers. Caregivers providing care for children with challenging behaviors are at a high risk for burnout. Research shows... 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

Cardiopulmonary, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, OT

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and the Occupational Therapist

By Jami Cooley | December 14, 2023

Addressing risks & patient education are ways to lessen the occurrences of cardiopulmonary incidences. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 17.9 million people... Read more

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Dietary Supplements for Athletes

By Mehreen Rizvi | December 10, 2023

A balanced diet is the foundation for sports performance, certain dietary supplements can be beneficial. Are dietary supplements good for athletes? Specific dietary supplements for athletes vary by sports performance... Read more

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Proper Sleeping Habits for Athletes

By Jami Cooley | November 30, 2023

The importance of proper sleeping habits for athletes In general, moderate exercise impacts sleep positively. However, in an analysis of over 1,600 studies, researchers found that athletes tended to suffer... Read more

Category_Community, ethics, Occupational Therapy, OT

Ethical Decision Making in Occupational Therapy

By Jami Cooley | November 27, 2023

Ethics, or the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment, is part of the branch of philosophy referred to as moral philosophy. The study of ethics includes a “systematic... Read more

Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT, telehealth

Choosing a Telehealth Platform

By Jami Cooley | November 23, 2023

Choosing a telehealth platform requires careful consideration. According to Smithsonian Magazine, the first telehealth platform, the Teledactyl, was imagined in 1925 by Hugh Gernsback. While the Teledactyl was never used... 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

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Dysphagia Therapy

By Jami Cooley | November 15, 2023

Dysphagia can occur at any age and can present differently in clients based on the cause. Although eating can seem intuitive for most people, the actual act of eating is... Read more

Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT, ptsd

Occupational Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress

By Laurie Siegel | October 31, 2023

Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) are skilled in helping people with PTSD increase functional performance by addressing barriers to occupational performance. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that... Read more

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