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Sleep and Neuroplasticity
January 8, 2014
How does sleep affect neuroplasticity? Read More
Neurology
Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Determining Discharge Readiness
January 1, 2014
What is the indicator that you use to determine when a child is ready for discharge with a home program? How frequently do you have these children come in for a recheck? Read More
Pediatrics
Small Clinics Can have Big Impact on Vestibular Patients
December 25, 2013
We have a large vestibular center in our area. Do you feel that we can be just as successful with our patient outcomes in our small clinic? What do you feel are the essentials to having a clinic for... Read More
Neurology
Electrophysiologic Testing: Choosing the Right Position
December 18, 2013
Do you ever test a nerve placed in a stretched position? Read More
Lymphedema: Are Open Wounds a Contraindication for Compression Bandaging?
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December 11, 2013
Is compression bandaging contraindicated for clients with open wounds or weeping? Read More
Acute Care Wound Care and Lymphedema
Motor Milestones Achievement and Cranial Positional Deformities in Children
December 4, 2013
As head shape improves, do you also see improvemens with motor milestones? Read More
Pediatrics
Balance Training and the Vestibular Patient
November 27, 2013
How important is balance training with vestibular patients? Is the DGI the best tool to measure change? Read More
Neurology
Home Exercises for Patients with Balance and Dizziness Issues
November 20, 2013
What kind of home exercise program would you give a balance and dizziness patient considering safety in the home? Read More
Geriatrics Neurology
The Decision to use PRN Oxygen in a Treatment Session
November 13, 2013
If you are working with a patient who has oxygen ordered PRN, at what point would you decide if you would put the oxygen on during your treatment session? Read More
Acute Care
Plan Progression when Treating Congenital Muscular Torticollis
November 6, 2013
Can you walk us through the progression of your plan of care from eval through discharge? What do you look for before moving to the next step? Read More
Pediatrics
Vestibular Diagnosis: Planning your Evaluation
October 30, 2013
Can you walk us through an evalualtion session that you would have with one of your vestibular patients? Please give details of what tests you choose and the treatment that follows? Read More
Neurology
Vestibular Testing in Patients Lacking Cervical Range
October 23, 2013
What do you do for a geriatric patient who does not have the cervical range in order to do the maneuvers to test for vestibular issues? Read More
Geriatrics Neurology
Assistive Devices for the Patient with Huntington's disease
October 16, 2013
What are your thoughts on using assistive devices for gait training with a patient diagnosed with Huntington’s disease? Read More
Neurology
Using the Karvonen Heart Rate Formula
October 9, 2013
Under what circumstrances would you use the Karvonen Heart Rate Formula? Read More
Acute Care
What is Posterior Ankle Impingement?
October 2, 2013
Can you explain posterior ankle impingement? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Compression Bandages for Lymphedema Patients
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September 24, 2013
Could a compression bandage used with a patient with lymphedema increase the patient's blood pressure? Do you take special care to monitor this if they have a diagnosis of hypertension? Read More
Wound Care and Lymphedema
Wheelchair Needs for the Client with Huntington's Disease
September 17, 2013
At what point would you suggest fitting a client with Huntington’s Disease for a wheelchair? Read More
Neurology
The Craniomandibular Complex: Changes through the Lifespan
September 10, 2013
Are there any bony changes to the craniomandibular complex that you can expect as a patient ages? Are there any differences in children? Read More
Geriatrics Orthopedics Pediatrics
Return-to-Play Progressions for Non-Pitching Athletes
September 3, 2013
What type of return to play progression would you recommend for non-pitching athletes like tennis players? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Joint Auscultation of the Craniomandibular Complex
August 27, 2013
How do you know when you are correctly auscultating a joint? Read More
Orthopedics