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Spring has sprung and soon everyone will take their exercise routines outside. There is nothing better than a good workout with the sun shining down on you and the fresh air filling your lungs. However, with all exercise, there are certain measures you should take to stay safe and prevent injury. NARA has compiled a short list of things you can do to get the most out of your workout this spring.

1.   Start Slow

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As we at NARA traverse the best and the worst of times, we step back to look at the unfolding news that hopefully offers an opportunity to use to view this as one of the best of time.

Telemedicine Rules

CMS announced today during the White House COVID-19 Task Force a number of important initiatives related to “telehealth”.  This update is to provide key facts, and help NARA members prepare to offer services to Medicare beneficiaries consistent...
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March 14, 2020
 

On Friday, March 13, 2020 the White House declared a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has allowed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue an 1135 to relax certain rules and conditions of participation (CoPs) for many healthcare providers.  Listed below are a few of those which may impact NARA members:
 

Whether you are about to graduate high school, in your first few years at college or simply looking to change your career, we have some steps for you to take if being a physical therapist interests you. No matter where you are in life, a career in physical therapy can be highly rewarding.

Here at NARA, we not only want to encourage your journey towards becoming a therapist but also offer support along the way! Therapy can entail everything from speech therapy to physical therapy...
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CMS has issued the following guidance for providers related to COVID-19.  This is situation is developing daily and as important updates happen we will share them with you.  NARA is working on gathering sample protocols to share with NARA Members to help you prepare your staff and operations.

CMS calls on all health care providers to activate infection control practices and issues guidance to inspectors as they inspect facilities affected by Coronavirus

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Physical therapists can help people from all walks of life have better function and mobility. It’s time to brush up on this specialty, as the benefits of physical therapy are tremendous for a healthy pregnancy and steady recovery. Keep in mind these basics. 

Pregnancy

The body goes to great measures to accommodate pregnancy. These sudden changes can lead to discomfort, pain and decreased mobility. We can help to ease them through this time and show...
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We heart February! Why you may ask? It's because February is heart health month and we are so excited to educate and remind everyone on heart-healthy choices they can start making today. 

It doesn’t matter your age, your heart is important and keeping it in the best shape possible will help to improve your quality of life and longevity. The heart is responsible for providing the entire body with oxygen, nutrients and waste removal. These are some...
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At NARA, we love the kiddos that our therapists help and understand how essential they are to their development. These pediatric patients would become adult patients if they weren’t treated by people specialized in the care of children. We want to take the time to acknowledge the tremendous benefits of pediatric programs. 

Post Injury

Some may think that therapy is mostly for adults, especially Occupational Therapy. However, Occupational Therapy helps anyone with...
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Welcome in the new year with new initiatives for your practice. Think about some of the goals you have and what you envision the year to look like for your facility. We have gathered some helpful tips you can use to make 2020 the best year yet. 

Keep Patients Active

Unhappy patients are going to have a difficult time staying motivated to go to their appointments or even completing their exercises at home. This is a common frustration for many therapists. Pushback from...
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Once you’ve had an injury, it’s easy to get injured in the same spot again and again. This is particularly true for athletes and children who may not be as cautious with their weak spots as an adult. Further exacerbating old injuries can cause more hardship than the original injury.  However, there are some tricks that can be done to help treat and prevent recurring injuries with physical therapy. Don’t let these injuries follow you into the new year!

Even seemingly...
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