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Strategies to Prevent No-Show Appointments in the New Year
November 22, 2021
Categories: Best Practices, General, Goals
No-show appointments are one of the most frustrating things rehab providers can encounter. You create a plan for your day and when a patient doesn’t show up for their scheduled appointment, that plan no longer works. There are a variety of reasons patients don’t show up for appointments, but the most common is that they forget they have one scheduled. And while this can be frustrating... Read More
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Common Exercise Mistakes
July 23, 2021
Categories: General, Physical Therapy, Success
There are a lot of people in the world that work out to stay healthy. However, there are a lot of mistakes that people make while exercising that can ultimately lead to an injury. Below are the common mistakes that people make while exercising that can be detrimental to your journey and can even set you back a little.
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Maintaining Your Therapist-Client Relationship
June 8, 2021
Categories: Best Practices, General, Patient Engagement
Now more than ever, maintaining your relationships with your clients is important. With various ordinances and rules around the country, it can be difficult for both you and your clients to be as consistent in your routines as you once were. However, the best thing you can do for your client outside of the therapy interventions is to develop and maintain a positive working relationship. Here’s what you need... Read More
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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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National Nutrition Month: Personalize Your Plate
March 1, 2021
Categories: General, Home Health
Something we can all agree on is how important our diet is to our recovery and overall health. We know that nutrition isn’t one size fits all, so it’s fitting that this year’s National Nutrition Month is focused on how to personalize our plates. In fact, you can overhaul your eating habits in four easy steps spread out over four weeks. Here’s... Read More
National Physical Therapy Month
October 1, 2020
Categories: Education, General, Physical Therapy
Every October we get to celebrate how physical therapy has changed the lives of so many people. It’s the perfect time to reflect on our goals, our future and how we can make an impact in our own lives. This year, NARA wants to concentrate on 5 ways you can overcome barriers that prevent you from getting the physical activity you need to lead a healthy life.
Foods That Promote Healing
October 1, 2020
Categories: Articles, Best Practices, Education, General
As the weather cools down it seems like the cooking heats up! From Halloween treats to savory fall dishes, this time of year makes it hard for everyone to watch what they eat. But if you’re working to recover from a recent procedure or injury, there are certain foods that can aid in your healing. Thankfully, you don’t have to give up those delicious holiday dishes in order to get the vitamins and minerals you... Read More
World Heart Day
September 29, 2020
Categories: Education, General, Home Health
For this year’s World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation (WHF) has decided to dedicate the day to bring awareness to heart health and assist in the fight against COVID-19. How do they relate? Well, people who have had heart failure have been shown to be more susceptible to the virus. So, this World Heart Day, we at NARA wanted to share some facts... Read More
National Rehab Week
September 13, 2020
Categories: Articles, Best Practices, General, Telehealth, Telemedicine
September 13-19 is the annual National Rehabilitation Week. NARA would like to encourage all its members to mark this observance by involving their local community in the celebrations! Below are just a few ways you can bring attention to everything that therapy professionals do.
Plan an online open house that includes... Read More
National Blood Pressure Education Month
May 20, 2020
Categories: Best Practices, General, Physical Therapy
Every May, doctors, nurses and therapists around the world promote the importance of blood pressure. Specifically, it’s important to learn the signs and risks of hypertension. Signs of hypertension can often go unnoticed which increases the chances of stroke and heart attack. We all know that you know how to take blood pressure readings, but today we’re going to focus on why it’s so... Read More