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Communication Strategies for Patient's with Dementia

Megan L. Malone, MA, CCC-SLP, Jennifer Loehr, MA, CCC-SLP

February 15, 2024

As health care professionals, should we alter our communication depending on the stage of dementia a patient is in?   Read More

 


Youth Weight Training

Carol Mack, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PN-1

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

 


Sensory/Stress Response in Dysregulated Students K-5

Amy M. Starkey, COTA/L, CTP-E, CYMHS

January 15, 2024

How do sensory and stress responses manifest in dysregulated students, and what are the distinguishing characteristics of "sensory seekers" and "sensory avoidants"?   Read More


Phases of Pitching Cycle Related to Potential Injury

Ryan Bitzel, MPT

January 1, 2024

What are the five phases of a pitching cycle, and which two phases are identified as critical in terms of potential injury to the UCL (ulnar collateral ligament)?   Read More

  


What Are the Facilitators and Barriers to Independence for Stroke Survivors?

Katherine George, PT, DPT, Alaena McCool, MS, OTR/L, CPAM

December 15, 2023

What are the facilitators and barriers to independence for stroke survivors?   Read More

  


Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy Practice

Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS

December 1, 2023

What are some common ethical issues in practicing in physical therapy and in healthcare in general today?   Read More


Fostering Self-Regulation in 3-5 Year Olds

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

November 15, 2023

How do we set up relationships, environments, and situations to aid in self-regulation skills?   Read More


Uses of Pediatric Specialty Beds

Lindsey Veety, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS

November 1, 2023

What are the reasons why a pediatric specialty bed is needed?   Read More


Neurodivergent (ND) Affirming Approach

Joleen R. Fernald, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL

October 15, 2023

What is neurodivergent (ND) affirming approach?   Read More

 


Pediatric Specialty Beds

Lindsey Veety, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS

October 1, 2023

What is a specialty bed, and what classifies a bed into a specialty or safety bed category?   Read More


Signs and Symptoms of Vestibular Hypofunction

Tonya Fuller, MSPT

September 15, 2023

What are the two types of vestibular hypofunction, and what are the signs and symptoms of each?   Read More


Difference Between Pediatric and Adult Seating

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS

September 1, 2023

What is the difference between pediatric and adult seating?   Read More

 


Vestibular Hypofunction

Tonya Fuller, MSPT

August 15, 2023

What is vestibular hypofunction, and what causes vestibular hypofunction?   Read More


Assistive Technology Device Placement on a Wheelchair

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS

August 1, 2023

Where do we place the device in relation to the client and what are the important considerations when determining device placement in relation to the client?   Read More


Heat Injury in Athletes

Heather Smith, PT, DPT, OCS

July 15, 2023

What is the difference between heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke?   Read More

  


Bullying and Older Adults

Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS

July 1, 2023

How is bullying defined, what are the different types of bullies, and what are the typical traits of a bully in an older adult?   Read More


Glenohumeral Dislocation: Patient Presentation

Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, PGCert LTHE, AFHEA

June 15, 2023

What is the difference in patient presentation in patients with anterior, posterior, or inferior glenohumeral dislocation?   Read More

  


Bariatric Apple Pannus and Apple Ascities Body Types: Relation to Mobility and Therapy

Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, PGCert LTHE, AFHEA

June 1, 2023

What is the difference in apple body types of apple ascites and apple pannus, and what should we know regarding transfers and applicability to practice?   Read More


Sit Pivot Transfer Performance in Patients with a Spinal Cord Injury

Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP/SMS

May 15, 2023

What muscles are necessary for sit pivot transfers, and what technique do you recommend for a patient with a lower cervical spinal cord injury?   Read More


Essential Elements of Motivational Interviewing

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

May 1, 2023

What are the essential elements of motivational interviewing?   Read More


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