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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
Should Physical Education Classes be Limited for Students with Muscular Dystrophy?
January 30, 2013
Do you recommend limiting PE for students with Muscular Dystrophy or would you let them participate as much as possible? Read More
Pediatrics
Aquatic Therapy: Strategies for Conquering Fear of Water
January 24, 2013
What recommendations do you have for those patients who are fearful of water and do not know how to swim? Are there specific activities you start with? Read More
Aquatics
PVD and Aquatic Therapy Compatibility
January 22, 2013
Is PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) a contraindication or precaution to aquatic therapy? Read More
Aquatics
Footwear Options for Stable Eschar on a Heel Wound
January 18, 2013
Can patients wear shoes with stable eschar? Read More
Acute Care Wound Care and Lymphedema
Is Pulse Lavage Still Relevant in Wound Care?
January 16, 2013
Is pulse lavage still being used? In what way? Read More
Acute Care Wound Care and Lymphedema
Training Runners? Where Do You Start?
January 9, 2013
To concenteratre on training, where would you start? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Considerations for Little League Pitchers
January 4, 2013
Do you know of any specific limitations found in adolescent baseball pitchers? At what age would you recommend Little League pitchers start throwing specific pitches such as the curve ball, screw bal... Read More
Orthopedics Pediatrics Sports
Choosing the Right Pressure Relief Device for the Heel
January 3, 2013
How do you decide which heel relief device to use for your patients? What are the different options available? Read More
Acute Care Geriatrics Home Health Wound Care and Lymphedema
Is an X-Ray Needed to Diagnose Os Acromiale?
December 28, 2012
Without x-rays, is there a way to know a patient has a problem with Os Acromiale? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
The Importance of Addressing the Lower Trap in Rotator Cuff Dysfunction
December 27, 2012
How important is it to strengthen the lower trap when treating rotator cuff dysfunction? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Treating Impingement? What's Your Time Frame and When Do You Refer Out?
December 20, 2012
When treating impingement, what is your time frame for rehab? How long do you try rehab before you refer to the surgeon? What types of findings would you look for that would make you refer to the su... Read More
Orthopedics Sports
Use of Aquatic Therapy for Groin Pain Rehab
December 18, 2012
With water walking, do you have your clients walk forward, backward, and sideways, or does it just depend upon the cause of their groin pain? Read More
Orthopedics Sports
What is a Good Age to Start Tackle Football for our Young Athletes?
December 4, 2012
What is your opinion regarding the starting age for tackle football? Are you aware of any research in this area? Read More
Pediatrics Sports
Following PPS Guidelines for Reassessments in Home Health
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November 29, 2012
Can you please review the required assessment and reassessment dates as well as who can perform them? Read More
Home Health
Repercussions of Not Following Through on a Restorative Nursing Program
November 22, 2012
Are there any repercussions if the Restorative Nursing Program does not get done due to lack of staff? Read More
Geriatrics
Policies in Restorative Nursing Programs: Who Documents? Doctor's Orders?
November 20, 2012
What is the proper way to document the Restorative Nursing Program? Is it put in the Medical Record, and should the Restorative Staff keep track of its completion?Is a doctor's order needed for t... Read More
Geriatrics