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Are Orthotics the Appropriate Approach to Pain and Tendinopathy in Runners?
May 28, 2013
Do you recommend orthotics to assist with lower extremity pain and tendinopathy issues in runners? Read More
Athletic Training Orthopedics Sports
Ruling Out Other Diagnoses in Runners with Trochanteric Bursitis
May 23, 2013
When you are assessing a runner with a diagnosis of Trochanteric Bursitis, what do you look at first to rule out other players? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Improving the Aerobic Capacity in Patients with CHF
April 23, 2013
Do CHF patients improve aerobic capacity primarily through heart rate? Read More
Acute Care Home Health
The Power of the Two-Week Cycle for Training Athletes
March 21, 2013
How do you determine the amount to progress the client when using a two-week cycle for training? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
What's Your View on the Hardcore Workout Programs Available Today?
March 19, 2013
What is your advice to those of us who are treating discharged clients who are competitive, former athletes and express strong interest in the popular workout phenomena that are available today? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Known Areas of Weakness in Little League Pitchers
March 5, 2013
Have you noted any patterns of weakness in specific muscle groups for young pitchers? Read More
Orthopedics Pediatrics Sports
DIP vs MP Splinting for Trigger Finger Clients
February 26, 2013
What type of splinting do you recommend for a trigger finger patient who is one and a half years post-op and is beginning to have issues again? Read More
Orthopedics
A Preferred Off-the-Shelf Shoe Insert for Young Atheletes
February 21, 2013
Do you have a preference for any certain off-the-shelf inserts for moderate to severe pronators to prevent injuries in young athletes? Read More
Pediatrics Sports
Documenting Billable vs Unbillable Minutes as well as Total Time in a Session
February 19, 2013
How do you recommend accounting for a therapist's time when a treatment session goes haywire? For example, while ambulating, the patient is incontinent and you have to help the patient get cleane... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Effective Therapeutic Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome
February 14, 2013
Are you aware of any effective therapeutic treatment practices for restless leg syndrome? Read More
Neurology
Wheeled Walkers and the Parkinson's Patient
February 12, 2013
What are your thoughts on using wheeled walkers with clients with Parkinson disease? Read More
Neurology
Finding Balance in a Runner's Training Program
February 7, 2013
With training, have you found a ratio that works as far as interval versus strength training versus distance? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Lack of Training Elements Can Cause Issues for Runners
February 5, 2013
What elements of training seem to cause the most issues for runners? Does the rate of incline or the running surface affect those issues? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Treatment Time in the NICU
February 1, 2013
What is the typical treatment time that you see infants in the NICU, and do you see the patients twice a day? Read More
Pediatrics
Should Physical Education Classes be Limited for Students with Muscular Dystrophy?
January 30, 2013
Do you recommend limiting PE for students with Muscular Dystrophy or would you let them participate as much as possible? Read More
Pediatrics
Aquatic Therapy: Strategies for Conquering Fear of Water
January 24, 2013
What recommendations do you have for those patients who are fearful of water and do not know how to swim? Are there specific activities you start with? Read More
Aquatics
PVD and Aquatic Therapy Compatibility
January 22, 2013
Is PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) a contraindication or precaution to aquatic therapy? Read More
Aquatics
Footwear Options for Stable Eschar on a Heel Wound
January 18, 2013
Can patients wear shoes with stable eschar? Read More
Acute Care Wound Care and Lymphedema
Is Pulse Lavage Still Relevant in Wound Care?
January 16, 2013
Is pulse lavage still being used? In what way? Read More
Acute Care Wound Care and Lymphedema
Training Runners? Where Do You Start?
January 9, 2013
To concenteratre on training, where would you start? Read More
Orthopedics Sports