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Spaced Retrieval Technique
November 30, 2020
What is the Spaced Retrieval Technique and how can it be used in physical therapy treatment? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology
Post-Stroke Apathy
July 14, 2020
What is post-stroke apathy and the clinical features of post-stroke apathy? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology
Gait Speed As the Sixth Vital Sign
April 30, 2020
Can you review gait speed including how to perform and its significance to the elderly population? Read More
Geriatrics
Handling Disruptive Behaviors
January 29, 2020
How do you handle disruptive behaviors of hallucinations and delusions? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Neurology
Communication and Patients with Dementia
January 29, 2019
What are some factors, challenges, and strategies for communication with patients that have dementia? Read More
Geriatrics
Chemical Restraint Examples
March 29, 2018
Can you define chemical restraints and provide us with some examples? Read More
Geriatrics
Rehabilitation Implications with Medication Taken for Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease
January 24, 2018
What are some rehabilitation implications with medications taken for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)? Read More
Geriatrics Neurology Pharmacology
Screening for Metastasis as a DPT
July 31, 2017
Can you tell us more about screening for metastasis as a physical therapy professional? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Oncology Orthopedics
Bed Mobility and Transfer Training with Dementia Patient
November 23, 2016
For early and middle stages of dementia, what are some steps/helpful guidelines when having patients perform bed mobility and transfers? Read More
Geriatrics
Gait Training Patient With Dementia
November 9, 2016
How should we tailor our treatment or approach a patient with the early and middle stages of dementia during gait training? Read More
Geriatrics
Clinical Documentation Supporting to Slow the Rate of Decline
November 2, 2016
Do have examples or key phrases you use in your assessment part of your note to justify PT to slow the rate of decline in patients chronic condition? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Berg Balance and Assistive Device Use
September 28, 2016
Can you have a patient use an assitive device when using the Berg to predict fall risk? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Neurology Orthopedics
Cultural Sensitivity
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August 17, 2016
What is cultural sensitivity? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Minimal Amount of Time for Untimed Codes
December 9, 2015
Is there a minimum amount of time a treatment must be provided for an untimed code like unattended stim? Read More
Geriatrics Neurology Orthopedics Professional Issues and Compliance
Beyond Subjective Pain Rating
August 25, 2015
Besides asking the patient their pain rating what else would be appropriate to ask when asking about their pain? Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Orthopedics Pharmacology
Difference Between FES and NMES
June 2, 2015
What are the parameters for FES and the differences between that modality and NMES? Read More
Geriatrics Neurology Orthopedics
Medicine Delaying Physical Therapy Progress
April 28, 2015
When is it appropriate for the therapy team to bring attention to the nursing staff and physician that medicines could be delaying therapy progress? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Orthopedics Pharmacology
Restraint Definition and Examples
April 7, 2015
Can you explain the definition of restraint and examples of restraints? Read More
Geriatrics
Ethical Battles in SNF
February 3, 2015
From speaking with colleagues at work in the SNF sector, it appears that there is a constant ethical battle in skilled nursing facilities when it comes to RUG levels and meeting the required minutes s... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence Geriatrics
Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
December 17, 2014
Besides the ECG readings of atrial fibrillation, will patients have any other symptoms regarding that issue? Read More
Acute Care CardioPulmonary Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Orthopedics