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Key Stressors and Triggering Events Leading to Psychological Concerns in Student Athletes

John Boudreaux, EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS

December 1, 2024

What stressors and triggering events can lead to psychological concerns in student athletes?   Read More

   


Identifying Coding and Billing Red Flags

Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS

November 15, 2024

What are some common coding and billing red flags in physical therapy?   Read More


The Importance of Meticulous Physical Therapy Documentation in Mitigating Medical Errors

Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA

August 15, 2024

How important is proper documentation by physical therapists in preventing medical errors?   Read More


SMART Goals: Elevating Patient Advocacy through Documentation

Trisha Salome, PT, DPT

August 1, 2024

How can SMART goals enhance patient advocacy through documentation?   Read More

   


The Ethical Imperative of Comprehensive Documentation in Physical Therapy Practice

Trisha Salome, PT, DPT

May 15, 2024

How does documentation relate to the ethical principles guiding physical therapists?   Read More

   


The Limitations and Ethical Considerations of Generative AI

Leigha Jansen, EdD, CPACC, Carolyn Smaka, AuD

April 15, 2024

What are the limitations and ethical considerations of using Generative AI in healthcare?   Read More


Indicators for Human Trafficking for the Health Care Provider

Hannah Halbreich, MSW, LICSW

March 15, 2024

What are the comprehensive indicators for human trafficking, and specifically, what signs should healthcare professionals be vigilant for in cases of sex and labor trafficking?   Read More


Communication Strategies for Patient's with Dementia

Megan L. Malone, MA, CCC-SLP, Jennifer Loehr, MA, CCC-SLP

February 15, 2024

As health care professionals, should we alter our communication depending on the stage of dementia a patient is in?   Read More

 


Essential Elements of Motivational Interviewing

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

May 1, 2023

What are the essential elements of motivational interviewing?   Read More


Fostering Self Efficacy

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

April 1, 2023

What is self-efficacy in regard to the patients/clients we serve, and how can we, as therapists assist in fostering it?   Read More

  


Decreasing Caregiver Burnout and How PT can assist

Mira Rollins, OTR/L

February 15, 2023

What is caregiver burnout exactly and how can physical therapy help decrease it?   Read More


Risk Control Recommendations

Jennifer L. Flynn, CPHRM

February 25, 2022

What are some risk control recommendations for both physical therapists and practice owners?   Read More


Components of Goals: Back to Basics

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

August 31, 2021

What are the components of a well-written goal?   Read More

 


Benefits and Complicating Factors of Exercise in Patients with Diabetes

Sarah Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT

July 30, 2021

What are the benefits as well as the complicating factors of exercise for patients with diabetes?   Read More

      


Trauma Informed Care

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

April 28, 2021

What is trauma, how does trauma-informed care affect practice, and what are some strategies for trauma-informed care?   Read More


Signs and Effects of Burnout in the Healthcare Professional

Amy M. Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHS

January 29, 2021

What are the signs of burnout and the potential effects of burnout?   Read More


An Overview of Telehealth and Digital Practice

Edward Dobrzykowski, PT, DPT, MHS, AT, Ret.

June 2, 2020

What is telehealth and why the change to digital health terminology?   Read More


Self-Care for PTs: What Are Some Helpful Tips to Manage Stress?

Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS

May 15, 2020

What are some helpful tips to manage stress?   Read More


Can I earn all the CEUs for my state license renewal online at PhysicalTherapy.com?

Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT, Joshua C. Malcolm, PTA

March 17, 2020

Can I earn all the CEUs for my state license renewal online at PhysicalTherapy.com?   Read More


Client Abandonment and Potential Ethical Concerns

Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS

July 23, 2019

Can you explain client abandonment and any potential ethical concerns regarding changing employment?   Read More


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