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Berg Balance and Assistive Device Use
September 28, 2016
Can you have a patient use an assitive device when using the Berg to predict fall risk? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Neurology Orthopedics
Physical Therapy in the Acute Postpartum Phase
September 21, 2016
Is there a case for direct PT intervention in the acute postpartum phase? After c-section? Read More
Pelvic Health
Conflict of Interest-Financial Confidentiality?
September 14, 2016
Is there such a thing as financial confidentiality? Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Heath Care Terms
September 7, 2016
Do the terms of single payer, universal health care, socialized medicine and medicare for all mean the same? Read More
Home Health Professional Issues and Compliance
Cultural Competence Defined
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August 31, 2016
What is cultural competence and how is it defined in regards to home care PT? Read More
Home Health
Seat Assessment In Office Enviroment
August 24, 2016
What all do you look at when assessing the seat in an office enviroment? Read More
Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Cultural Sensitivity
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August 17, 2016
What is cultural sensitivity? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Ethical Question-Referrals from Past Patient who is an Personal Trainer
August 10, 2016
What if you as the PT treated a personal trainer, and that personal trainer referred several of their clients to you when they had legitimate reasons for PT. The personal trainer injured themselves ag... Read More
Proper Posture-Achieving 90 Degrees at Elbow for Work Stations
August 2, 2016
What are some intial steps to achieve the proper posture at the the elbow while seated at a desk? Read More
Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Patient Transitions -In/out of Hospice/Palliative Care and Physical Therapy Reimbursement
July 26, 2016
Have you seen any Medicare payment denials when the patient moves in and out of hospice and/or palliative care and is being treated by physical therapy? Read More
Home Health Professional Issues and Compliance
Gaming and Interventions for the Trunk
July 19, 2016
Can you provide some insight on using gaming as an intervention for trunk control? Read More
Neurology
Shoe Height and Office Ergonomics
July 12, 2016
Does wearing high heels affect the alignment of a seated workstation? Read More
Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Office Ergonomics and Eye Strain
July 5, 2016
Is it possible to reduce eye strain with changes in office set-up? Read More
Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Feet Placement With The Work Station
June 21, 2016
What things do you commonly educate people in regards to their work station and foot placement? Read More
Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Pros and Cons of Commercially Available Games for Rehab Patients
June 7, 2016
What are some pros and cons of commercially available games for rehab patients? Read More
Neurology
Key Points When Developing an Evacuation Plan
May 31, 2016
What are a couple key point when developing an evacuation plan for a special needs individual? Read More
Non-Operative Management of Cubital Tunnel
May 3, 2016
What is the typical non-operative management of cubital tunnel? Read More
Orthopedics
Signs and Symptoms of a Pulmonary Embolism
April 26, 2016
What are the signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism (PE)? Read More
CardioPulmonary Orthopedics
Physical Activity for Patient's with ALS
April 19, 2016
What are some recommendations for physical activity for patients with ALS? Read More
Neurology
Safe Handling Techniques When Treating Patient with ALS
March 22, 2016
What are some safe handling techniques when handling a patient with ALS? Read More
Neurology