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Best Technique for Applying Ultrasound to a Patient
September 1, 2015
What is the best technique from the research for applying ultrasound to a patient? Read More
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
Duty Cycle Calculation for Ultrasound Treatment
August 18, 2015
Can you explain how to calculate duty cycle for an ultrasound treatment? Read More
Orthopedics
Difference Between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
August 11, 2015
It can often take two or three days for a patient to equilibrate and get used to a dose change. Read More
Pharmacology
Advanced Features for Wheelchairs
August 4, 2015
What are interfacing, mouse emulation and infrared transmission features on a wheelchair? Read More
Neurology Pediatrics
Central Nervous System Medications that can Impact Physical Therapy Sessions
July 28, 2015
Can you explain what I could see as a PT in a physical therapy session if someone is reacting to a CNS medication change? Read More
Neurology Pharmacology
Need for Additional Screening Prior to Trying a Power Wheelchair
July 21, 2015
Do you use a cognitive and/or vision screen prior to trying power wheelchairs? Read More
Pediatrics
Generational Differences in Regards to Feedback and Rewards
July 15, 2015
Are there generational differences in regards to what a person/patient would like in feedback and rewards? Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
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