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Considerations for Choosing the Right Prosthetic Foot
May 14, 2014
Why might we pick one prosthetic foot over another? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Exercising after Mastectomy
April 23, 2014
How quickly can a client begin exercising a shoulder after a mastectomy? Are there specific exercises to perform with the upper extremity to minimize scarring? How often should the exercises be perf... Read More
Oncology Pelvic Health
The Prone T, Y and L Exercises
April 16, 2014
Can you explain the prone T, Y, and L exercises? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Postoperative Protector Options for Transfemoral Amputations
April 9, 2014
What post-op protector do you use for transfemoral amputation? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
PPS: Does an Overnight Admit Mean Starting Over?
April 2, 2014
If a patient leaves a facility over midnight for an admit to the hospital and then returns to the facility the next day, are you required to start over, i.e. a discharge and evaluation? On what day d... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Aromatase Inhibitors: What Are They and Who Is Taking Them?
March 26, 2014
For what are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed? Are all cancer patients on them? Read More
Oncology
Fixed AFOs with an Option to Hinge
March 19, 2014
To save money, do you ever order a fixed AFO with the option to add a hinge later? Read More
Orthopedics Prosthetics and Orthotics
Shoulder Imaging: Choosing between MR Arthrogram and MRI
March 12, 2014
Can you review why someone would order an MR arthrogram over an MRI? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Treating Toddlers and Older Children with Torticollis
March 5, 2014
The best intervention for torticollis starts as soon as possible. How do you alter your plan of care when you have a child who is a toddler with torticollis and cranial deformations as well as motor... Read More
Pediatrics
Is Post-Surgical Nerve Testing Beneficial?
February 26, 2014
Would it be beneficial to conduct a nerve study for a possible injury that may have occurred during surgery to repair another issue? Read More
Variances Between Men and Women in Regard to Exercise for Cancer Related Fatigue
February 19, 2014
Are there any differences between men and women in regard to response to exercise for cancer related fatigue? Read More
Oncology
Improving Swing Phase Toe Clearance Difficulties Caused by Heavy Orthotics
February 12, 2014
Some orthoses, such as the KAFO, make it difficult for a patient to lift and clear the toe due to the added weight. What do you recommend to counteract this issue? Read More
Orthopedics Prosthetics and Orthotics
Torticollis: Addressing the Sternocleidomastoid and Levator Scapula
February 5, 2014
What methods have you found to address stretching of the sternocleidomastoid muscle? Can you discuss the levator scapula involvement and what you do to address this muscleas well? Read More
Pediatrics
The use of the Outlet View in Imaging of the Shoulder
January 29, 2014
What is outlet view, and when would its use be indicated? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Getting Started in the Field of Electrophysiologic Testing
January 22, 2014
What would you recommend the next step be for someone who is interested in getting into this area? Read More
Over-the-Counter Night Splints not the Best Option for TMD Clients
January 15, 2014
What do you think of over-the-counter night splints that are available and allow clients to make them on their own? Is this a good idea for someone who cannot afford one made by a dentist? Read More
Orthopedics
Sleep and Neuroplasticity
January 8, 2014
How does sleep affect neuroplasticity? Read More
Neurology
Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Determining Discharge Readiness
January 1, 2014
What is the indicator that you use to determine when a child is ready for discharge with a home program? How frequently do you have these children come in for a recheck? Read More
Pediatrics
Small Clinics Can have Big Impact on Vestibular Patients
December 25, 2013
We have a large vestibular center in our area. Do you feel that we can be just as successful with our patient outcomes in our small clinic? What do you feel are the essentials to having a clinic for... Read More
Neurology
Electrophysiologic Testing: Choosing the Right Position
December 18, 2013
Do you ever test a nerve placed in a stretched position? Read More