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We are coming upon a new year and with that, comes a fresh start and new goals. Many facilities are always hoping to be able to help patients more every year than the last. This can be a challenging goal to meet if you don’t have a strategy at the beginning of the year. Your strategy may change depending on what your overall goal is. Here are a variety of tactics that you can implement into your strategy for 2019!   Social Media No matter who your target audience is, a majority...

As of 2015, 100 million Americans have diabetes. Almost everyone knows someone who has been impacted by the disease in one form or another. Unfortunately, despite the widespread knowledge of the disease, not many know how to treat it or prevent serious symptoms. Even less is known about how therapy can improve quality of life for those with diabetes. To recognize American Diabetes Month, we're covering the best ways therapy can help patients with diabetes. Fear of the Unknown Occupational...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For patients recovering from injuries, however, the upcoming holidays may be anything but. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re trying to heal. That’s where you step in as a therapist. It’s important to prepare your patients to feel confident without you. These are some basic pearls of advice you can give them to survive the holidays! Plan Ahead Just like everything else you plan for during the holidays, therapy movements...

One of the benefits of being in the healthcare field is that we are not typically sitting at a desk for nine hours a day. However, the same cannot be said for all of our patients. Many of the adult clients that we see have jobs that require them to sit throughout the day. This can put them at a greater risk of injury, obesity, diabetes and depression. We need to be cognizant of this in planning their home exercise regimen. We should also consider including exercises that they can do at work. If...

Climbing a mountain can sound like a huge feat even for those not in physical therapy. However, in honor of National Climb a Mountain Day, here are 3 exercises to share with your patients to build up their strength so they can overcome their personal mountains.   1.  Suitcase Carry – This exercise will work your patient’s upper body and rebuild strength. Whether they want to bring in the groceries by themselves or pick up their child, it’s ideal for regaining independence....