Every business looks for that edge that allows them to have the most qualified and most capable employees. The key to creating this environment is to hire only those who…

Dry needling is a relatively new treatment option for physical therapists. Although it is not an approved intervention in all 50 states it is within the scope of physical therapist…

Positioning and appropriate seating systems are concerns to the Occupational Therapist working with patients in wheelchairs. Many nursing home residents and elderly patients sit for hours each day, sometimes in…

We’re at a point with technology where mobile apps can enhance almost any industry. With so many at our fingertips it can be overwhelming trying to identify quality apps and…

Recently, I read an article on the benefits of physical therapy for musicians. As a former music student, I found it interesting that I’d never thought about physical therapy to…

As speech therapists it’s important that we continue to find new techniques to integrate into our “tool box.” While our focus is always on customized and patient-centered care, it can…

Most people don’t realize that physical therapists can play a huge role in wound care healing. It’s actually become a large part of my practice. Wound care can be very…

Although we are almost two months past April and Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, it is always timely to recognize a neurological disorder that affects so many. In my community in…

The AlterG is a revolutionary Anti-Gravity Treadmill. The concept of unweighing to facilitate a faster, more effective, recovery of rehab patients has been around for many years. Many of us…

If you’ve been around the therapy world for awhile, you’ve probably encountered the word “lymphedema.” But you may be surprised to learn about the complexities involved in treatment of patients…