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Identifying Coding and Billing Red Flags
November 15, 2024
What are some common coding and billing red flags in physical therapy? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Key Distinctions between Neonatal Hydrotherapy and Therapeutic Bathing for Infants
November 1, 2024
What are the primary differences between neonatal hydrotherapy and therapeutic bathing? Read More
Pediatrics
Strategies for Progressing Bed-Based Activities in Rehabilitation
October 15, 2024
What are some strategies to progress bed-based activities for rehabilitation purposes? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Home Health
Integrating Photobiomodulation into Acute Injury Treatment Plans: Impacts on Recovery Timelines
October 1, 2024
How does photobiomodulation therapy fit into an overall treatment plan for acute injuries, and how does it impact expected recovery timelines? Read More
Athletic Training Orthopedics Pain Management Sports
Pediatric Incontinence: Mechanisms and Physical Therapy Interventions
September 15, 2024
What are the common causes of pediatric incontinence, and how can physical therapists effectively address them, including identifying symptoms that require immediate medical attention? Read More
Pediatrics Pelvic Health
Rehabilitation for Hamstring Injuries: How Do We Achieve Success?
September 1, 2024
What are the common mechanisms of hamstring injuries and their impact on the recovery process? Read More
Athletic Training Orthopedics Sports
The Importance of Meticulous Physical Therapy Documentation in Mitigating Medical Errors
August 15, 2024
How important is proper documentation by physical therapists in preventing medical errors? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
SMART Goals: Elevating Patient Advocacy through Documentation
August 1, 2024
How can SMART goals enhance patient advocacy through documentation? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Professional Issues and Compliance
Background of Photobiomodulation as a Treatment Modality
July 15, 2024
What is the history behind light therapy, its development as a treatment modality and how does photobiomodulation work at the cellular level? Read More
Athletic Training Orthopedics Pain Management Sports
The Developmental Significance of Early Mobility and Power Mobility in Children
July 1, 2024
What is the significance of early mobility, including power mobility, in children and what is its impact on development? Read More
Assistive Technology Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
The Benefits of Mindful Movement for K-5 Students
June 15, 2024
What is mindful movement and what are its therapeutic benefits in educational settings, particularly in managing stress, improving self-regulation, and aiding sensory processing disorders? Read More
Pediatrics
The Benefits of Integrating Resistance Training and HIIT for Individuals with Sarcopenia
June 1, 2024
How can integrating resistance training and HIIT benefit individuals with sarcopenia? Read More
Athletic Training Geriatrics Orthopedics Sports
The Ethical Imperative of Comprehensive Documentation in Physical Therapy Practice
May 15, 2024
How does documentation relate to the ethical principles guiding physical therapists? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Professional Issues and Compliance
Addressing Caregiver Burden in Spinal Cord Injury: Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
May 1, 2024
What are the various stressors experienced by caregivers of individuals with spinal cord injuries, and what strategies can healthcare professionals employ to alleviate caregiver burden? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Home Health Neurology
The Limitations and Ethical Considerations of Generative AI
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April 15, 2024
What are the limitations and ethical considerations of using Generative AI in healthcare? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Cognitive Benefits of Play
April 1, 2024
What are the cognitive benefits of play? Read More
Pediatrics
Indicators for Human Trafficking for the Health Care Provider
March 15, 2024
What are the comprehensive indicators for human trafficking, and specifically, what signs should healthcare professionals be vigilant for in cases of sex and labor trafficking? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Jurisprudence and Physical Therapy
March 1, 2024
Do all states mandate jurisprudence requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, and what is the rationale behind the need for professionals in physical therapy to stay info... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Communication Strategies for Patient's with Dementia
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February 15, 2024
As health care professionals, should we alter our communication depending on the stage of dementia a patient is in? Read More
Geriatrics Professional Issues and Compliance
Youth Weight Training
February 1, 2024
What are the considerations and benefits associated with weight training in children and adolescents, and what is an appropriate age for them to start such training? Read More
Athletic Training Sports