Physical Therapy

Many people view surgery as a fix to whatever has been ailing them. Whether it was a torn ligament from a sports injury or a joint replacement from aging, you are finally ready to be on the path to health and wellness. However, what many people don’t think about is how their journey to recovery at home can be another hurdle they must face. From simple solutions to long-term habits, NARA... Read More

Every 9 seconds someone in the United States suffers a brain injury. That is more than 3.6 million people each year. This National Brain Injury Month, NARA wants to recognize and support those who have suffered from an acquired brain injury or ABI.  

First, it is important to understand what an ABI is. Typically, this kind of injury... Read More

In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, we’re here to discuss the six main types as well as how PT can be beneficial to you. When physical therapy is mentioned, most people automatically think of recovering from an injury. While that is one form, there are many others that serve important purposes as well. Let’s jump right in!

Types of Physical Therapy

When somebody undergoes surgery, it can take a while... Read More

Every stage of life comes with new challenges, especially as we start to grow older. However, age doesn’t have to be a limiting factor in your life. In fact, physical therapy can help you as you age to ensure that you’re able to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a level of independence. This Healthy Aging Month, learn about all of the benefits of regular physical therapy. 

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Starting your recovery can be a challenging task as you might not know where to start. Most people probably don’t think that they need help recovering and can just do it themselves. However, in most cases, that is not true. There are important steps that you can take to make a full recovery whether it be from a sports injury or even a major surgery. 

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.   

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.  

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Join Mark McDavid from Seagrove Rehab Partners and Sabrena McCarley with RehabCare as they describe considerations for telehealth use in SNFs to improve patient access to care, collaboration and clinical practice during this pandemic.  Click here for their VLOG. 

How can telehealth be used in SNFs?  During a recent CMS "Office Hours" they communicated that their interim final rule as well as their FAQ for SNF providers did not say no.  Victory! Therapists are telehealth... Read More

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

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... Read More