When applying for a job as a physical therapist, it’s pretty standard to highlight all required education and certifications. Including ... Continue Reading
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What Does a Speech Language Pathologist Do? Your Need to Know SLP Career Guide
Have you been considering speech language pathology as a career? Have questions about what a speech therapist does each and every day?By the... Continue Reading
Physical and Occupational Therapy as Alternative Treatments for Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, the onset of which can be brought on or exacerbated by illness, accidents, hos... Continue Reading
Overcoming Barriers that Reduce Physical Activity in People with Disabilities
For individuals with any kind of disability or impairment, lack of physical activity increases risk of comorbidities such as obesity, urinar... Continue Reading
Functional Outcome Measures For Occupational Therapy
A functional outcome measurement is a valid and reliable assessment that helps you evaluate the real changes that are occurring for patients... Continue Reading
Communicating with Reluctant Patients in Rehabilitation
As a therapist engaging in person-centered rehabilitation, having commonly shared treatment goals with patients is the overall objective. Oc... Continue Reading
Role of Physical Therapists in Reducing Hospital Readmissions
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
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