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5 Tips for Building Resilience in Rehabilitation Patients
June 1, 2025
Categories: Education, Patient Safety, Therapy Treatment
As physical therapists, you want to see your patients achieve the best results possible during their rehabilitation process. One of the biggest challenges you’ll face can be keeping your patient resilient and motivated during rehabilitation. It can be easy for your patient to get down on themselves. Rehabilitation can be a long and frustrating process, but it’s crucial you help them stay resilient and overcome the challenges they face. If you’re struggling with keeping your patients... Read More
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Chronic Pain and Workplace Ergonomics: 10 Tips to Support Comfort and Productivity
June 1, 2025
Categories: Education
For individuals living with chronic pain, the workplace can present unique physical challenges. Whether you’re a rehabilitation professional supporting patients or an organization seeking to improve employee well-being, creating an ergonomic workspace can make a major difference in managing pain and boosting productivity.
Here are 10 evidence-based tips to help set up a more ergonomic, comfortable, and pain-friendly work environment:
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September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day
September 21, 2024
Categories: Advocacy, Alzheimer's, Education
September 21 marks World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day, a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and to show support for the millions of people affected by this challenging condition. At the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA), we recognize the importance of this day in promoting education, advocacy, and support for those living with Alzheimer’s and their families.
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Unveiling Hidden Healing: Empowering Your Core with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
May 9, 2024
Categories: Education, Exercise, Physical Therapy
The human body is a complex system of interconnected parts, each playing a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. One such part, often overlooked yet incredibly vital, is the pelvic floor. Today, we’re going to delve into the world of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and how it can empower your core, improve your health, and enhance your quality of life.
Understanding the Pelvic FloorThe pelvic floor... Read More
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Ethical Considerations in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Practices
August 16, 2023
Categories: Best Practices, Education, Patient Engagement
As healthcare professionals, you hold the responsibility of not only applying your expertise to the job, but also upholding the highest standards of ethical practice. As physical, occupational, and speech therapists, your professions are involved in enhancing the lives of individuals facing many challenges, and ethical practices can help provide the best possible care to all your patients. Join us in today’s blog as... Read More
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Benefits of Continuing Your Education with NARA
March 28, 2023
Categories: Collaboration, Education, General, Goals, Leadership Development
The rehabilitation industry is always evolving and changing, so it is important to stay up to date on the latest news and innovations. Continuous learning can help employees and employers gain new abilities, learn new procedures, increase interpersonal skills, and improve overall performance within your profession. Continue reading to find out what the benefits are of continuing your education with NARA.
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How to Get the Most Out of a Conference
August 29, 2022
Categories: Collaboration, Education, Fall Conference, General
Conferences are a great opportunity for networking and education, but they may seem overwhelming when there are so many presentations and conversations. Knowing how to strategically use your time will allow you to get the most out of the conference you are attending. When attending a conference, you want to maximize the benefits for you and your company, so here are a few tips to help you when you go to our next conference... Read More
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Attention: Changes Coming to 2022 Billing
December 22, 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Billing, Compliance, Education, Healthcare, Legislation, Legislature
If you haven’t heard by now, there are big changes coming this year when it comes to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule. Among other things, it looks like things will be moving ahead when it comes to cuts in payment to almost three dozen healthcare divisions. We at NARA are keeping tabs on everything and wanted to make sure you were aware of advocacy efforts leading into this new year.
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Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Veggies Month
June 1, 2021
Categories: Best Practices, Education, General, Goals, Wellness Programs
June is the perfect time to celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. Most produce is going to be at the top of its game, giving you the best flavor to remember the rest of the year. Besides the great taste, garden-fresh produce has many nutritional benefits that can help you feel great and even aid in your recovery. Here are some of the best ones to add to your treatment plan!
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Physical Therapy and Heart Disease
April 23, 2021
Categories: Best Practices, Education, Managed Care
Now, more than ever, it’s important that we all focus on our health. May is dedicated to a lot of health-related awareness days and this year, we want to focus on the elephant in the room – heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and is continuing to worsen year after year for both men and women. To combat this, NARA wants to highlight how... Read More