News
09/01/15
Increasing Concussion Awareness
It’s back-to-school season and we can’t stress enough the importance of educating local communities on the dangers of concussion injuries. RehabVisions physical therapist Lynn Schmitz is passionate about preventative education, being…
08/26/15
ACL Injury Prevention Program
There never seems to be a shortage of ACL injury stories in sports news (hear about Stephen Hill earlier this month?). Many professional athletes, like Tom Brady and Tiger Woods,…
08/12/15
Get Your Patients Back to Golf
The diverse regions of our country offer unique opportunities for rehab clinics to develop programs that will most benefit their surrounding communities. In the retirement-friendly resort area of central Missouri, golf…
07/22/15
Hip Surgery Gives PTA New Perspective
Six weeks from his own bilateral hip replacement and Gary Scott, PTA, who works for RehabVisions at an Iowa hospital, has seen things from the other side. “It was good…
07/16/15
Aquatic Therapy for Geriatric Patients
In upcoming decades therapists can expect to treat an increasing number of geriatric patients as the United States experiences the coming “boom” in older populations. One therapy that has proven…
07/08/15
Hand Therapy
RehabVisions Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Brenda Kreuter, PT had been a practicing clinician for a number of years before she happened upon the world of hand therapy. Brenda had been…
06/23/15
Acute Approach To Neuro
Patients recovering from stroke and experiencing mobility difficulties are a common diagnosis seen by Steven Nicholson, PT. Neurological patients present some unique challenges in the inpatient environment. We asked Steven how he…
06/18/15
Know Pain or No Gain — Patient Education is Key
Over the past decade we have seen an explosion of research on how to become more effective in dealing with patients who are in pain. Global statistics consistently demonstrate 25…
06/10/15
Combating Struggles with Acquired Brain Injury
The physical, neurological and emotional challenges that may arise from an acquired brain injury (ABI) are vast. Different causes and injuries create consequences that vary among individuals. Therapists need to…
06/04/15
RV at PT on Capitol Hill Day
RehabVisions Hospital Compliance Manager Brenda Kemling, PT, also the Iowa Federal Affairs Liaison for APTA, is in DC today for PT Day on Capitol Hill. This morning, Brenda and more than…