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
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
For individuals with any kind of disability or impairment, lack of physical activity increases risk of comorbidities such as obesity, urinar... Continue Reading
A functional outcome measurement is a valid and reliable assessment that helps you evaluate the real changes that are occurring for patients... Continue Reading
As a therapist engaging in person-centered rehabilitation, having commonly shared treatment goals with patients is the overall objective. Oc... Continue Reading
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
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
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 (EBP) in any profession is very important, including speech language pathology. Yet, like many other professions, th... Continue Reading
Despite commonly held assumptions, pelvic floor exercises are not just for women. In fact, according to Jessica Powley, Physical Therapist, ... Continue Reading
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
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
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
As an occupational therapist (OT) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you are required to maintain your level of continued education un... Continue Reading
Recently we covered a story about how thinking can alter the nervous and immune systems.Another recent study, published in Scientific Report... Continue Reading