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Pelvic Girdle Pain Diagnosis
May 12, 2015
How do you correctly make a diagnosis of pelvic girdle pain? Read More
Pelvic Health
Four Levels of Skin Breakdown
May 5, 2015
What are the levels of skin breakdown and how many are there? Read More
Medicine Delaying Physical Therapy Progress
April 28, 2015
When is it appropriate for the therapy team to bring attention to the nursing staff and physician that medicines could be delaying therapy progress? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Orthopedics Pharmacology
Physical Dependence or Addiction?
April 14, 2015
What is the difference between physical dependence on a medication and addiction? Read More
Pharmacology
Restraint Definition and Examples
April 7, 2015
Can you explain the definition of restraint and examples of restraints? Read More
Geriatrics
Choosing a Ceiling Lift and Insurance Coverage
March 24, 2015
Why would you choose a ceiling lift over other lifts? Does insurance pay for any of the lifts? Read More
Home Health
Containing Water in the Shower Area and Minimizing Falls
March 17, 2015
What do you recommend to contain water in the shower area? Read More
Home Health
Burst Fractures and Orthoses
March 10, 2015
What is a burst fracture and how is it treated orthotically? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Three Purposes for Spinal Orthoses
March 3, 2015
What do spinal orthoses do to assist patients? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Examples of Indoor Physical Activities for School Children
February 24, 2015
Can you give a couple ideas of activities for indoors? Read More
Pediatrics
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children
February 17, 2015
What are the physical activity guidelines for children? Read More
Pediatrics
Ethical Battles in SNF
February 3, 2015
From speaking with colleagues at work in the SNF sector, it appears that there is a constant ethical battle in skilled nursing facilities when it comes to RUG levels and meeting the required minutes s... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence Geriatrics
Common Barrier to Patient Adherence/Engagement with Physical Therapy
January 27, 2015
What is a common possible barrier to patient adherence/compliance to a home program or therapy in general that you have found with home care clients? Read More
Home Health Neurology Orthopedics
Consequences of Childhood Obesity
January 20, 2015
What are some of the consequences of childhood obesity both now and down the road? Read More
Pediatrics
Balance Training by Challenging the Sensory System using a Household Item
January 12, 2015
Can you discuss a clinical example you perform to challenge the sensory system and improve balance confidence? Read More
Home Health Orthopedics
Insurance and Reimbursement Regarding Bike Fit
December 22, 2014
Any trouble with insurance issues with reimbursement regarding bike fit? Do you bill the same CPT codes as with regular PT? Read More
Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
December 17, 2014
Besides the ECG readings of atrial fibrillation, will patients have any other symptoms regarding that issue? Read More
Acute Care CardioPulmonary Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Orthopedics
Faulty Jump Pattern Intervention
December 15, 2014
What interventions would you do with someone with a faulty jump that collapses inward? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
What are some Backpack Safety Interventions?
December 3, 2014
What are some backpack safety interventions? Read More
Pediatrics
Balance Control: Troubleshooting for the Patient with a Prosthetic Limb
November 26, 2014
Any insights on a patient that stands with most of his weight on the heel of his foot and loses balance backwards frequently? Are there adjustments that can be done? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics