Reducing the number of hospital readmissions that occur within 30 days of discharge is a major quality improvement goal. Recently we wrote a... Continue Reading
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Is Occupational Therapy A Good Career?
In life, accidents happen and we get older with time. As a result, people get illnesses and disabilities that have to be treated and managed... Continue Reading
Experiences of Physical Therapists in Acute Hospital Settings
The acute hospital setting is characterized by short patient stays that demand efficiency and effectiveness in patient care.Physical therapi... Continue Reading
Evidence Based Practice in Speech Language Pathology
Evidence based practice (EBP) in any profession is very important, including speech language pathology. Yet, like many other professions, th... Continue Reading
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Exercises for Patients
Despite commonly held assumptions, pelvic floor exercises are not just for women. In fact, according to Jessica Powley, Physical Therapist, ... Continue Reading
Could Systems-Thinking Be The Solution To Population Health Issues?
Compared to peer countries, US health outcomes remain poorer. So much so, that the US has been labelled by the National Research Council and... Continue Reading
20+ Free Resources to Inspire your Occupational Therapy Activities for Children
As an occupational therapist working with children, you play an important role in helping improve their skills of daily living, play, self-c... Continue Reading
Occupational Therapy Stroke Rehabilitation Research and Resources
As an occupational therapist, your role in helping patients restore or adapt to loss of function after a stroke is critically important. Yet... Continue Reading
Continuing Education for Occupational Therapists
As an occupational therapist (OT) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you are required to maintain your level of continued education un... Continue Reading
Yoga and Meditation Decrease Biomarkers of Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease
Recently we covered a story about how thinking can alter the nervous and immune systems.Another recent study, published in Scientific Report... Continue Reading
One on One With Dr. Jeffrey Ngeow
Dr. Jeffrey Ngeow, MD, has been working in Anesthesiology and Pain Management for over 40 years. During his long and impressive career, Dr... Continue Reading
Physical Therapy Job Expectations
Physical therapy is a rewarding career. You get to help people with their physical injuries and rehabilitation. There’s nothing quite like... Continue Reading
One on One with Luis Del Caprio, PT
Luis Del Carpio, PT, has been on the Rehab Alternatives team for over a year working throughout NYC. He provides contract therapy services... Continue Reading
The Importance of Person-Centered Rehabilitation
The concept of person-centered care is not uncommon in the healthcare industry. Though, while the concept is widely acknowledged, according ... Continue Reading
Medicare Approved Physical Therapy Abbreviations
Coding and billing are important elements of physical therapy practice because the process ensures your payment and reimbursements are accur... Continue Reading