When I think of environmental adaptive equipment, I recall the report given to me by a caregiver for one of my past patients: “She ... Continue Reading
Category: Physical Therapy
5 Keywords For a Standout Physical Therapy Resume
When applying for a job as a physical therapist, it’s pretty standard to highlight all required education and certifications. Including ... Continue Reading
Post-Medicare Therapy Cap: Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?
The Medicare Therapy Cap was permanently repealed on February 9, 2018 when Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018—a $500 bill... Continue Reading
4 Reasons You Should Attend a Professional Conference
Most of my connections and many of the opportunities I have had throughout my career have been ignited at professional conferences... Continue Reading
Physical Therapy vs Opioids: Can PT Help Alleviate the Opioid Epidemic?
Congress passed a budget deal that included a provision to repeal the Medicare Therapy Cap, culminating a 20-year advocacy campaign to eli... Continue Reading
Outpatient Therapy Focuses on Preventative Care and Functional Health
Outpatient therapy delivered in the home setting provides convenience and comfort to patients. No wonder this sector of rehabilitation ser... Continue Reading
Improving Rehabilitation Care with Interdisciplinary Collaboration
In today’s busy and demanding patient care environment, many health professionals have come to function almost as silos focused on their o... Continue Reading
What It Means to be a Woman in Physical Therapy
On Saturday September 23, 2017, Rehab Alternatives will be sponsoring the inaugural Women in Physical Therapy Summit organized by Dr. Karen ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons to Job Search Through a Staffing Agency
Healthcare facilities from all over and of all sizes use staffing agencies for their recruiting and hiring needs because they work. Whether... Continue Reading
Networking Not Your Thing? 5 Physical Therapy Events that May Change Your Mind
Let’s be honest, the word “networking” can be pretty intimidating, even to the most charming person. For most an uppity black tie even... Continue Reading
5 Physical Therapy Podcast You Should Be Listening To
Remember when we gave you a list of five awesome physical therapy podcast? Well, we’ve found five more that are just awesome!Most of these... Continue Reading
5 Summer Activities to Burn Calories
As a clinician finding a work-life balance can be a hassle. Juggling work, family, friends and ultimately health, can be quite overwhe... Continue Reading
Horseback Riding: More Than A Hobby – It’s Physical Therapy!
Horseback riding is often suggested to people with developmental disabilities as a form of physical therapy. This form of therapy is often r... Continue Reading
Physical Therapy Through Virtual Reality
Israel-based company VR Physio was created to make physical therapy easily accessible to all patients, despite their lack of resources. Post... Continue Reading
This New Form of Therapy Will Give You Chills
There's a new and cool therapy trend that’s gaining popularity. No, really, it’s actually cool. People are going into chambers that can ... Continue Reading