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The Right Time for a Prosthetic Limb
September 24, 2014
At what point are patients getting their first prosthetic limb? Are there any limitations or precautions for exercise and balance training? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Balance Frequency in the Geriatric Patient
September 15, 2014
How often should balance be practiced in the geriatric population? Read More
Geriatrics Neurology Orthopedics
Infection Control Plan-Is it Necessary?
September 8, 2014
Is an infection control plan necessary in a physical therapy clinic? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Determining Artifact in ECGs
September 1, 2014
How can you determine artifact versus an abnormal rhythm on an ECG? Read More
Acute Care CardioPulmonary Geriatrics Orthopedics
Prosthetic Care: Referring Back to the Prosthetist
August 27, 2014
If we are adding socks to a patient and encounter a loose socket, at what point should we refer back to the prosthetist? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Tips to Decrease Need for Restraints in Wanderers
August 18, 2014
What can you do for those that wander and colleagues or family are asking a restraint? Any tips to limit restraint use? Read More
Geriatrics
Motivating Child Who Perseverates on an Issue
August 11, 2014
Are there any helpful hints working with a child who has trouble with perseverating on an issue? Read More
Pediatrics
Metartarsalgia and Relation to Bike Fit
August 4, 2014
When someone has metatarsalgia, what do you address first in a bike fit? Shoe cleat fit or knee angle? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Prosthetic Care: Considering Shoes of Varied Heel Height
July 30, 2014
If a transfemoral prosthesis user switches to a higher heel shoe than what the device was originally aligned to, what is the user likely to experience? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Convincing a Fatigued Cancer Patient to Exercise: What do you say?
July 23, 2014
What are some talking points that you use with patients to encourage them to exercise? Read More
Oncology
Reestablishing Skilled Days Once Discharged From Therapy
July 14, 2014
How do you reestablish skilled medicare days once discharged from physical therapy? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Balancing Success and Failure During Treatment Session
July 7, 2014
How do you balance success and failure during specific tasks during the treatment session? Read More
Geriatrics Neurology
Bike Fit and Upper Extremity Pain
June 30, 2014
What do you first look at with wrist pain in regards to bike fit being involved? Read More
Orthopedics
Consideration of the Anterior and Posterior Bumpers on a Prosthetic Foot
June 25, 2014
What you would see if a posterior bumper is too stiff? What if the anterior bumper is too soft? Read More
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Cancer Related Fatigue: Should Patients with Low Hemoglobin Levels Participate in Exercise?
June 18, 2014
I once had a patient who declined a blood transfusion for religious reasons. His hemoglobin was too low for exercise, yet the he wanted to get stronger. Are there any exceptions to the hemoglobin ru... Read More
Oncology
Exercise while on Beta Blockers
June 9, 2014
How do people on beta blockers and blood pressure lowering medications tolerate exercise? How can they increase their cardiac output? Read More
Acute Care CardioPulmonary Geriatrics Neurology Orthopedics
Clients with Breast Cancer: Is TENS an Option?
May 21, 2014
Are you aware of any evidence supporting or negating the use of modalities such as a TENS unit to assist with pain during or after exercise for breast cancer particularly with patients with metastases... Read More
Oncology Pelvic Health
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