Treatment Guidelines

Faster than you could search it online, this hand-held tool shows you the activated muscle groups, spinal segment, and innervation for 26 different joint-specific movements, both upper and lower extremity.

Therapeutic horseback riding, or equine therapy, provides clinical treatment in a barnyard setting. Patients engage in highly interactive and fun activities. Equine therapy can be used to treat a variety of diagnoses, both physical and behavioral.

Isokinetic systems use isolated movements to target individual muscles. Despite their initial popularity, they've seen a marked decline in the era of modern functional rehabilitation. Explore how and why isokinetic systems became so widely popular.

To better measure the impact of the new reimbursements, we took a deeper look at the average changes in CPT code 97530 (and 97112) in multiple jurisdictions. Medicare now pays an average of $10.30 per unit more for 97530 than 97110.

Exercise and stretching improve mobility and flexibility – not only of the ECRB itself, but of the surrounding areas as well. Therapists should assess the extensor carpi radialis longus, supinator, digital extensors, and other muscles for strengthening and stretching.

Analyzing isotonic contractions provides an objective look at two different muscle performance characteristics: power and endurance. Nearly every task we perform over the course of a day is isotonic. An effective rehabilitation program must challenge the muscles in the same way they will be used outside of the clinic.

Bursitis treatments are usually conservative. Task modification helps reduce irritation, which prevents the condition from worsening. Strengthening addresses weak muscles or tendons, instability, and poor mechanics.

Early in rehab, one of the primary goals is to address the integrity of the healing tissue. One way to protect the tissue is by working in a CKC position. As the joint becomes more stable, it is more appropriate to add OKC exercises.

Today, documentation of functional progress is more important than ever. Presenting your treatment plans in terms of functional goals rather than strength and ROM targets increases your chances of reimbursement, and helps the client feel more engaged.

Low impact exercises are essential for post-injury recovery. Doing too much too fast can cause re-injury, and can prolong or inhibit the healing process. Simple, low impact exercises can provide many benefits and will encourage the healing process.

The facts are startling, and all point to a troubling truth: our nation is facing a huge drug problem that doesn't always start on the streets. For many people who become addicted to opioids (including prescription painkillers and heroin), the problem often begins at the pharmacy.

Education plays a significant role in the prevention and recognition of TBI. In cases where an Athletic Trainer or Physical Therapist are not available on site, it becomes the role of the referees and coaches to be the “first responder.”