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Self-Care for PTs: What Are Some Helpful Tips to Manage Stress?

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

May 15, 2020

What are some helpful tips to manage stress?   Read More


Gait Speed As the Sixth Vital Sign

Sarah Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT

April 30, 2020

Can you review gait speed including how to perform and its significance to the elderly population?   Read More


Can I earn all the CEUs for my state license renewal online at PhysicalTherapy.com?

Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT, Joshua C. Malcolm, PTA

March 17, 2020

Can I earn all the CEUs for my state license renewal online at PhysicalTherapy.com?   Read More


Care Models Addressing Behaviors in Persons With Dementia

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

February 28, 2020

Can you explain the two care models that address behaviors in persons with dementia?   Read More


Handling Disruptive Behaviors

Emily Fleischman, PT, DPT, GCS

January 29, 2020

How do you handle disruptive behaviors of hallucinations and delusions?   Read More

  


Mat Herpes and Return to Play

Ryan Musgrave, EdD, AT, ATC

December 24, 2019

Can you explain what mat herpes is and when it is safe to return to play?   Read More

   


Causes and Characteristics of Coccydynia

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC

November 21, 2019

What are the characteristics and causes of coccydynia?   Read More


Safety Considerations For Patients With Bone Metastases

Stephen Wechsler, PT, DPT

October 31, 2019

What are some safety considerations when working with patients with bone metastases?   Read More


Rehabilitation Potential and How It Is Determined

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

September 30, 2019

What is rehabilitation potential and how is it determined?   Read More


Keeping Health Information Secure

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

August 20, 2019

What are some common tips for keeping health information secure?   Read More


Client Abandonment and Potential Ethical Concerns

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

July 23, 2019

Can you explain client abandonment and any potential ethical concerns regarding changing employment?   Read More


Common Ethical Issues That Arise with Student Supervision

June 18, 2019

What are some common ethical issues that arise when supervising students in any setting?   Read More


Clinical Impact of Cranial Deformities

Michele Hyams, PT, DPT, CNT, DCS, CIMI

May 22, 2019

What is the clinical impact you see of cranial deformities?   Read More


Documenting Skill with Modalities

Todd Olson, OTR/L

April 23, 2019

How do you document "skill" appropriately when performing modalities?   Read More


BPPV Background and Contraindications to Testing

Kathleen Kelley, PT, EdD, NCS

March 19, 2019

Can you discuss BPPV prevalence and any contraindications to testing?   Read More


Billing for Student Services Medicare Part A

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

February 19, 2019

What are the current regulations regarding billing for a student with Medicare Part A residents?   Read More


Communication and Patients with Dementia

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

January 29, 2019

What are some factors, challenges, and strategies for communication with patients that have dementia?   Read More


Safety Consideration for Exercise Training with Oncology Patients

Stephen Morris, PT, PhD, FACSM

December 31, 2018

What are the safety considerations for exercise training for oncology patients?   Read More


Therapist as a Coach in the Neuro Setting

Kelli Broussard, MS, CCC-SLP, Kelly Ramsey, MS, CCC-SLP

November 28, 2018

How can a therapist act a coach for a patient with neurobehavioral issues?   Read More


Differential Diagnosis-Infection vs. Lymphedema

Janice Bruckner, PT, PhD, CLT-LANA

October 30, 2018

Can you explain how to go about determining infection vs lymphedema?   Read More


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