Recent Blog Posts
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Tips to Beat Healthcare Burnout
August 1, 2022
Categories: Best Practices, Coronavirus, COVID-19, General, Mental Health, Self care
Burnout can take a toll on every healthcare worker and their patients. Healthcare workers are put under a tremendous amount of stress because of factors such as time pressures, chaotic environments, and overall responsibilities. Burnout is at an all-time high because of the pandemic, as more than 50% of healthcare workers reported symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health...
Read MoreStrategies for Working with Post Surgery Patients
August 1, 2022
Categories: Physical Therapy, Therapy Treatment, Wellness Programs
Working with post-surgery patients may be challenging as your patient is adjusting to their lifestyle after surgery and might be going through many changes in their life. Often, patients may be a little hesitant to participate in post-operative therapy because they are unsure of their physical abilities after surgery. It is important to be patient and encourage patients to participate in...
Read MoreHow Advocacy Makes a Difference
July 1, 2022
Categories: Advocacy, General, Goals
Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for, supports, or defends a particular cause. Advocacy seeks to influence decisions within society as well as political and economic institutions. Advocates raise awareness and support causes that are important to them. At the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA), we believe in giving rehabilitation businesses a...
Read MoreJuvenile Arthritis Month: Types of Stretches and Exercises to Help
July 1, 2022
Categories: Juvenile, Tips, Wellness Programs
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in children under the age of sixteen. It can cause severe joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Regular exercise can help children and teenagers manage their juvenile idiopathic arthritis. During exercise, the body produces endorphins which help to limit anxiety, stiffness, and reduce pain. We are sharing several types of stretches and exercises to help with...
Read MoreIt's Employee Wellness Month
June 1, 2022
Categories: Articles, Best Practices, Wellness Programs
National Employee Wellness Month is this month, and we want to celebrate all the amazing healthcare workers out there! They work tirelessly to make sure that the public has stayed safe and healthy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Prioritizing employee wellness is the key to having happy, healthy, and hard-working employees. We want to share four ways to promote employee wellness in your organization!
Read More How Telehealth Continues to Impact the Medical World
June 1, 2022
Categories: Best Practices, COVID-19, Telehealth
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth became increasingly popular because patients could not meet with their providers in person. While telehealth is still extremely relevant, we may start to see patients visiting with their providers in person again. This is because of the COVID-19 vaccine. We would like to share six statistics about telehealth from 2021.
Best Post-Surgery Practices to Stay Safe
May 1, 2022
Categories: Home Health, Physical Therapy, Tips, Wellness Programs
Many people view surgery as a fix to whatever has been ailing them. Whether it was a torn ligament from a sports injury or a joint replacement from aging, you are finally ready to be on the path to health and wellness. However, what many people don’t think about is how their journey to recovery at home can be another hurdle they must face. From simple solutions to long-term habits, NARA...
Read MoreBest Physical Therapy Exercises for Cyclists
May 1, 2022
Categories: Exercise, Self care
May is National Bike Month! Biking has so many wonderful benefits for you. In honor of National Bike Month, we thought we would share the best physical therapy exercises, stretches, warm-ups, and more to keep cyclists safe and biking fun!
Please note: you should always work with your doctor or physical therapist to find the best exercises...
Read MoreMove More Month
April 1, 2022
Categories: Exercise, Home Health
Warmer weather is here which means it’s time to get up and get moving! Every April, the American Heart Association promotes Move More Month – a time for everyone to focus on making every move count. Join NARA as we take small steps that add up to huge strides all month long!
Impact of COVID on the Physical Therapy Profession
February 18, 2022
Categories: Advocacy, Coronavirus
By now, we are all aware of the impact that COVID-19 has had on the world. Everything from school to grocery shopping has been interrupted. However, the total impact isn’t quite yet known – even for those in the physical therapy world. Join NARA as we explore a few of the different ways COVID-19 has changed the way we work.
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