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Benefits of Using Outcome Measures in PT Practice

Christina Voigtmann, PT, DPT, NCS

November 15, 2022

Outcome measures have been around for a while now. Are they beneficial and what can they assist with?   Read More


Risk Control Recommendations

Jennifer L. Flynn, CPHRM

February 25, 2022

What are some risk control recommendations for both physical therapists and practice owners?   Read More


Custom Molded Seating

Lindsey Veety, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS

January 31, 2022

Why is custom molded seating important?   Read More


PT Evaluation in Hospice and Palliative Care

Tracey Collins, PT, PhD, MBA, GCS

December 28, 2021

What do you include in a PT evaluation in hospice and palliative care?   Read More


Wheelchair Assessment

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

November 22, 2021

What is typically included in a wheelchair assessment?   Read More

 


Principles of Injury Prevention in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD)

Cynthia Neville, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD

November 8, 2021

What are some of the principles of injury prevention in EDS and HSD?   Read More

  


Palliative and Hospice Care

Tracey Collins, PT, PhD, MBA, GCS

October 25, 2021

What is the difference between Palliative and Hospice Care?   Read More

  


Components of Goals: Back to Basics

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

August 31, 2021

What are the components of a well-written goal?   Read More

 


Benefits and Complicating Factors of Exercise in Patients with Diabetes

Sarah Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT

July 30, 2021

What are the benefits as well as the complicating factors of exercise for patients with diabetes?   Read More

      


Stages of Wound Healing

Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP

June 16, 2021

What are the stages of healing and what is anti-deformity positioning?   Read More


Therapy Screening

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

May 25, 2021

What is the purpose of a screen and are there any practice tips for success when performing a rehab screen?   Read More


Trauma Informed Care

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC

April 28, 2021

What is trauma, how does trauma-informed care affect practice, and what are some strategies for trauma-informed care?   Read More


Treating the Patient with Hemophilia

Katie O'Shea, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS, CDP

February 26, 2021

What is joint disease and hemophilia as well as the precautions and contraindication for treating an individual with hemophilia?   Read More

  


Signs and Effects of Burnout in the Healthcare Professional

Amy M. Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHS

January 29, 2021

What are the signs of burnout and the potential effects of burnout?   Read More


Spaced Retrieval Technique

Megan L. Malone, MA, CCC-SLP

November 30, 2020

What is the Spaced Retrieval Technique and how can it be used in physical therapy treatment?   Read More

  


Proper Hydration in Athletes

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

October 30, 2020

How do we estimate fluid needs and when do you recommend water versus sports drink to replenish electrolytes?   Read More

  


Letter of Medical Necessity-Wheelchair

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

September 23, 2020

What needs to be included in a letter of medical necessity for a wheelchair?   Read More

 


Hippotherapy

Lori Garone, PT, MA, HPCS

August 25, 2020

What is hippotherapy? What are the benefits of using equine movement in your physical therapy treatment and which diagnoses would benefit from it?   Read More

 


Post-Stroke Apathy

Shannon Compton, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS

July 14, 2020

What is post-stroke apathy and the clinical features of post-stroke apathy?   Read More

  


An Overview of Telehealth and Digital Practice

Edward Dobrzykowski, PT, DPT, MHS, AT, Ret.

June 2, 2020

What is telehealth and why the change to digital health terminology?   Read More


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