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Common Concerns with Mobility Training in Schools
July 7, 2015
What are some common concerns when it comes to mobility training and a new power chair at school? Read More
Pediatrics
Activity that Involves Recyclables, Learning and Physical Activity with Children
June 23, 2015
What is one of your favorite activities to involve recyclables, learning and physical activity with children? Read More
Pediatrics
Importance of Combining Learning with Physical Activity
June 16, 2015
Why combine learning with physical activity in children? Read More
Pediatrics
Contraindications for FES
June 9, 2015
What are the contraindications for using functional electrical stimulation? Read More
Neurology Orthopedics
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
Effective Documentation with Pelvic Pain Diagnosis in Pregnant Women
May 26, 2015
Can you give us any tips on effective documentation in this area? Have you had any trouble with insurance reimbursement? Read More
Pelvic Health
Sleep Positioning for Pain Relief in the Pregnant Patient
May 19, 2015
Do you have an positioning advice for pregnant woman who are having pelvic pain and/or lateral hip pain at night? Read More
Pelvic Health
Pelvic Girdle Pain Diagnosis
May 12, 2015
How do you correctly make a diagnosis of pelvic girdle pain? Read More
Pelvic Health
Four Levels of Skin Breakdown
May 5, 2015
What are the levels of skin breakdown and how many are there? Read More
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
Physical Dependence or Addiction?
April 14, 2015
What is the difference between physical dependence on a medication and addiction? Read More
Pharmacology
Restraint Definition and Examples
April 7, 2015
Can you explain the definition of restraint and examples of restraints? Read More
Geriatrics
Choosing a Ceiling Lift and Insurance Coverage
March 24, 2015
Why would you choose a ceiling lift over other lifts? Does insurance pay for any of the lifts? Read More
Home Health
Containing Water in the Shower Area and Minimizing Falls
March 17, 2015
What do you recommend to contain water in the shower area? Read More
Home Health
Burst Fractures and Orthoses
March 10, 2015
What is a burst fracture and how is it treated orthotically? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Three Purposes for Spinal Orthoses
March 3, 2015
What do spinal orthoses do to assist patients? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Examples of Indoor Physical Activities for School Children
February 24, 2015
Can you give a couple ideas of activities for indoors? Read More
Pediatrics
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children
February 17, 2015
What are the physical activity guidelines for children? Read More
Pediatrics
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
Common Barrier to Patient Adherence/Engagement with Physical Therapy
January 27, 2015
What is a common possible barrier to patient adherence/compliance to a home program or therapy in general that you have found with home care clients? Read More
Home Health Neurology Orthopedics