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Prescribing the Right Dosage of Exercise for Pregnant Patients
July 9, 2013
What is the frequency of exercise that you prescribe for your pregnant patients with pain? Read More
Orthopedics Pelvic Health
Aquatic Therapy: A Viable Option for Obstetric Patients with Back Pain
July 3, 2013
I do refer patients for follow-up visits for massage therapy, but some of my patients have also asked about water therapy as an additional form of exercise. What is your opinion about that? Read More
Aquatics Orthopedics Pelvic Health
Is Pubic Symphysis Pain Normal During Pregnancy?
June 18, 2013
Is pubic symphysis pain normal during pregnancy or should it be assessed and treated? At what point should a breast-feeding mom expect her pubic symphysis pain to improve? Read More
Orthopedics Pelvic Health
Performing Special Tests During Pregnancy
June 14, 2013
Do you find it difficult to examine a pregnant woman past her fith or sixth month when she may have difficulty lying supine? How do you alter or perform some of the special tests at that stage? Read More
Orthopedics Pelvic Health
Functional Ways to Measure Attention in Patients Post Stroke
June 6, 2013
What are some ways that you measure attention in patients post-stroke? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Sports
Injury Prevention Strategies for Runners
May 30, 2013
What are the best preventative strategies for the runner over 40? Read More
Athletic Training Orthopedics Sports
Are Orthotics the Appropriate Approach to Pain and Tendinopathy in Runners?
May 28, 2013
Do you recommend orthotics to assist with lower extremity pain and tendinopathy issues in runners? Read More
Athletic Training Orthopedics Sports
Ruling Out Other Diagnoses in Runners with Trochanteric Bursitis
May 23, 2013
When you are assessing a runner with a diagnosis of Trochanteric Bursitis, what do you look at first to rule out other players? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Improving the Aerobic Capacity in Patients with CHF
April 23, 2013
Do CHF patients improve aerobic capacity primarily through heart rate? Read More
Acute Care Home Health
The Power of the Two-Week Cycle for Training Athletes
March 21, 2013
How do you determine the amount to progress the client when using a two-week cycle for training? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
What's Your View on the Hardcore Workout Programs Available Today?
March 19, 2013
What is your advice to those of us who are treating discharged clients who are competitive, former athletes and express strong interest in the popular workout phenomena that are available today? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Known Areas of Weakness in Little League Pitchers
March 5, 2013
Have you noted any patterns of weakness in specific muscle groups for young pitchers? Read More
Orthopedics Pediatrics Sports
DIP vs MP Splinting for Trigger Finger Clients
February 26, 2013
What type of splinting do you recommend for a trigger finger patient who is one and a half years post-op and is beginning to have issues again? Read More
Orthopedics
A Preferred Off-the-Shelf Shoe Insert for Young Atheletes
February 21, 2013
Do you have a preference for any certain off-the-shelf inserts for moderate to severe pronators to prevent injuries in young athletes? Read More
Pediatrics Sports
Documenting Billable vs Unbillable Minutes as well as Total Time in a Session
February 19, 2013
How do you recommend accounting for a therapist's time when a treatment session goes haywire? For example, while ambulating, the patient is incontinent and you have to help the patient get cleane... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Effective Therapeutic Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome
February 14, 2013
Are you aware of any effective therapeutic treatment practices for restless leg syndrome? Read More
Neurology
Wheeled Walkers and the Parkinson's Patient
February 12, 2013
What are your thoughts on using wheeled walkers with clients with Parkinson disease? Read More
Neurology
Finding Balance in a Runner's Training Program
February 7, 2013
With training, have you found a ratio that works as far as interval versus strength training versus distance? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Lack of Training Elements Can Cause Issues for Runners
February 5, 2013
What elements of training seem to cause the most issues for runners? Does the rate of incline or the running surface affect those issues? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Treatment Time in the NICU
February 1, 2013
What is the typical treatment time that you see infants in the NICU, and do you see the patients twice a day? Read More
Pediatrics