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Tag Archive: Physical Therapy
Top Ten Highest Paying States For Physical Therapists
Millennials are continuing to move to some of the most expensive cities, by the thousands. Studies show that millennials prefer to live in c... Continue Reading
Meet Darwin, The Friendly Robot Changing Physical Therapy
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are taking health and tech to new heights. Recently, they’ve been using robots to assist in... Continue Reading
Top 5 Podcasts to get Physical Therapy News On the Go
As social media and technology has shifted over the years, so has the way we receive our news. This shift in technology has allowed any info... Continue Reading
NFL and Tech Collide To Bring Rehab To Smartphones!
In 2016 there was a 32% rise in diagnosed concussions with in the NFL, according to the league’s data . Additionally, the league reporte... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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