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Don’t let the holidays halt the health strides you have made the past year. There are ways to keep your active lifestyle on track as you travel, eat and prepare for the fun festivities. We hope you can find something that helps you this season with some guidance on overcoming common barriers to a healthy lifestyle. 

We live in a culture where there is a holiday to celebrate nearly every month. If we use the holidays as a reason to bail on our health goals we will always be... Read More

What I Learned at #ASHA2019

Kelly Cooney, CCC-SLP, CHC

NARA President

We are in a time of significant change in post -acute care. With this type of significant change can come fear and distrust, as well as opportunity. At ASHA 2019 in Orlando this week I saw that our SLP colleagues are hopeful. They are looking for resources.  They are engaged. They are interested in tools to... Read More

Think about your last experience in customer service - maybe you got your car fixed at the auto body shop or experienced a plumbing issue in your home. These are usually not cheap fixes and an area where many feel uneducated about the terminology. It can make you feel uneasy and requires a sense of trust in the technician diagnosing or fixing the problem. In the same way, your patients are trusting you to not only be clear in your directions but prove you are trustworthy and have their best interests... Read More

Our 2019 fall conference is a month away and it is bound to be the best one yet. This year’s conference is hosted at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. You can join us for the pre-conference on October 8th or for the 3-day conference on October 9th-11th. 

If you have heard about our conference and you aren’t sure if it is right for you, think again! These educational sessions will have something for everyone. If you represent any of the following areas of rehabilitation,... Read More

For many, the days leading up to surgery are a little nerve-wracking. Patients may be grateful to be on their way to restored health but still realize that they have a journey ahead of them. Fast forward to the days and months after surgery. You should be sure to note these special considerations when planning and implementing post-op treatment sessions. 

Results

Surgery is serious, and it is likely your patient... Read More

Working in therapy often means we are continually working with patients who will have an injury to a tendon or in an area that impacts tendon movement. You’ve likely had patients ask you all kinds of questions about their injured tendon or tendons in general. Here are what we have found to be the questions asked most often and how to best answer them in a way that patients will understand - jargon free!

What is a tendon?

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.

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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,... Read More

In honor of National Senior Citizen’s Day, NARA wants to help make sure that as adults age, they maintain their physical and mental health. Keeping yourself healthy can not only prolong your life but also make it more enjoyable. With a few quick tips, you can keep yourself fit in both mind and body.

Keeping your mind sharp as you age is no easy task. One of the biggest things you can do to combat those “senior moments” is by continuing to learn. No,... Read More

Attracting new patients is probably at the top of your marketing efforts, and though that means new business and more revenue, it is highly important to make sure the patients you do have keep walking through your doors. The effort to retain your patients can be more cost-effective. They know who you are and what you do, and have already benefited from the work you do. Why not make the most out of their experience and put a focus on making them a long-term patient? Also, when your patients have... Read More