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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
How Do Outcomes/Goals Differ in the Early Intervention Setting under IDEA?
November 19, 2014
How do outcomes/goals differ in the early intervention setting under IDEA? Read More
Pediatrics
Is Basic Backpack Design Fundamentally Flawed?
November 12, 2014
Is basic backpack design fundamentally flawed? Read More
Pediatrics
Electrical Stimulation Use Post-op ACL Repair
November 10, 2014
Is electrical stimulation beneficial to facilitate quadriceps contraction early on post-op? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Insurance Coverage of Prosthetic Limbs
October 29, 2014
Does insurance pay for more than one limb at a time? How often are you able to get a new one? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
How Do You Treat Persistent Orthostasis?
October 22, 2014
How do you treat persistent orthostasis? How much of a drop do you allow, especially if their dizziness is inconsistent? Read More
Acute Care CardioPulmonary Geriatrics
Biking and Low Back Pain
October 13, 2014
How long do you have patients stay off the bike with a low back injury? Do you change trunk angles with them when they are in rehab? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
The Right Time for a Prosthetic Limb
September 24, 2014
At what point are patients getting their first prosthetic limb? Are there any limitations or precautions for exercise and balance training? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Balance Frequency in the Geriatric Patient
September 15, 2014
How often should balance be practiced in the geriatric population? Read More
Geriatrics Neurology Orthopedics
Infection Control Plan-Is it Necessary?
September 8, 2014
Is an infection control plan necessary in a physical therapy clinic? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Determining Artifact in ECGs
September 1, 2014
How can you determine artifact versus an abnormal rhythm on an ECG? Read More
Acute Care CardioPulmonary Geriatrics Orthopedics