Research shows that sleep quality may be the new frontier in health and wellness, as not getting enough sleep (most common problem), or gett... Continue Reading
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Mental Health in Healthcare Workplace Safety
Within organizations, physical safety is often on the agenda in regard to workplace safety. But what about mental health?Mental and stress r... Continue Reading
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses Online
As a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapy assistant (PTA), you are required to maintain your level of continued education units (CEUs... Continue Reading
Physical Therapy For Lower Back Pain: Importance of Evidence Based Practice
Lower back pain is an extremely common ailment experienced by approximately 84% of the general population at some point in their lifetime. I... Continue Reading
Preventing Occupational Stress in Healthcare
In order to avoid distress, exhaustion and burnout, healthcare workers need to be aware of their risk of occupational stress and manage it a... Continue Reading
Does Thinking Influence the Autonomic Nervous and Immune Systems?
The miraculous thing about the human body is that it seems to function on autopilot. But does it, really? Or does our thinking influence the... Continue Reading
Establishing An Effective Health Care Quality Assurance Strategy
According to Baker Tilly, less than 49% of management teams in healthcare organizations are considered “committed” to the shift towards ... Continue Reading
5 Step Process for Implementing Evidence Based Practice
With the shift to CMS values-based model, attention to quality care can be maximized by implementing evidence based knowledge for continual ... Continue Reading
Never Too Old for Sex. Even for Nursing Home Residents!
Sex. It’s a controversial and awkward topic for many people to approach, even under "normal" circumstances. But sex and old people? Let’... Continue Reading
Technological Advances in Mobility for the Disabled
The evolution of technology in healthcare has come a long way in relation to mobility for the disabled. 21st century innovation could soon b... Continue Reading
The Shift Toward CMS Values-Based Care and Outcomes
The United States spends more on health care than any other country in the world. Unfortunately this cost is not justified. Statistics and o... Continue Reading
How to Write an Occupational Therapy Resume
Employers looking for an occupational therapist look for someone who is clinically competent in their ability to assist patients with mental... Continue Reading
Whole Body Vibration for Increased Muscle Mass, Bone Density & Physical Function
Lack of exercise and aging contribute to reduced muscle mass, bone density, and skeletal and muscle dysfunction. One physical therapy treatm... Continue Reading
Evidence Based Practice for Therapists
With CMS value-based care now in place, applying evidence based principles to clinical practice is more important than ever.While therapists... Continue Reading
Speech Pathology Continuing Education Courses Online
As a speech language pathologist, you are required to maintain your level of continued education units (CEUs) every year to keep your profes... Continue Reading