Category: Treatment
02/02/16
The Benefits of Hands-On Exercise
As therapists grow in their skill-sets it’s beneficial (for both therapist and patient) to occasionally get “back to the basics.” Mary Cater, PT explains why you should take breaks from…
12/08/15
Lymphedema Program Basics
Last month we posted about the importance of educating referral sources and communities on the importance of early lymphedema diagnosis and treatment. Equally important is the actual creation and marketing…
11/19/15
Dementia & Physical Therapy
RehabVisions and our therapists are no strangers to the topic of dementia. Cognitive testing is a great way for disciplines to work together using their expertise in order to provide…
11/11/15
Educate to Increase Early Identification of Lymphedema
Lymphedema, a complex medical condition affecting one or more limbs of the body, can present additional challenges for people at risk who live in smaller communities, in that they are…
10/13/15
For Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Increase Activity Levels
Patients diagnosed with breast cancer pose a welcome challenge to licensed therapists in that no two patients are alike. They do not undergo the same exact surgical procedure. They do…
09/29/15
Prevention and Wellness: An Overlooked Opportunity?
As a middle-aged woman, I begrudgingly schedule several annual visits with my doctor for wellness checks and preventative screens. Despite dreading those annual appointments, I realize it is important for…
09/14/15
LSVT BIG
An estimated one million Americans live with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and around 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. There is no cure for the progressive disease. Many physical therapists…
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…
07/16/15
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…