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Rehabilitation Implications with Medication Taken for Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease

Rosanne Thomas, PT, MS, PhD

January 24, 2018

What are some rehabilitation implications with medications taken for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)?   Read More

  


Expired Medications

Michelle A. Fritsch, Pharm.D., CGP, BCACP

September 8, 2015

What are the risks of taking expired medications?   Read More


Beyond Subjective Pain Rating

Michelle A. Fritsch, Pharm.D., CGP, BCACP

August 25, 2015

Besides asking the patient their pain rating what else would be appropriate to ask when asking about their pain?   Read More

   


Difference Between Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen

Michelle A. Fritsch, Pharm.D., CGP, BCACP

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


Central Nervous System Medications that can Impact Physical Therapy Sessions

Michelle A. Fritsch, Pharm.D., CGP, BCACP

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

 


Medicine Delaying Physical Therapy Progress

Michelle A. Fritsch, Pharm.D., CGP, BCACP

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

   


Physical Dependence or Addiction?

Michelle A. Fritsch, Pharm.D., CGP, BCACP

April 14, 2015

What is the difference between physical dependence on a medication and addiction?   Read More


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