Treatment Guidelines

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.”

Some of the most common golf injuries occur in the elbow, wrist, lower back, and shoulder. These injuries are mostly due to poor mechanics or overuse of weak, unstable muscles and joints. A strong golf swing transfers force through several joints and muscle groups between the foot and wrist.

A close look at two ways of treating ACL injuries in the clinic. One lets the patient start post-op rehab as soon as two weeks after the injury. Research shows that eccentric exercise helps build strength in a short amount of time, helping prevent muscular atrophy. Get your patients back to what they love, sooner.

Most current helmet designs consist of a rigid, polycarbonate shell with various layers of internal padding and shock absorption components designed to prevent skull fractures by reducing the peak force of an impact.  The new trend in helmet research is to consider how “Impulse” is affected by helmet design. 

When negotiating reimbursement rates and considering treatment plan approval, insurance companies refer to their own statistics as a guide.  Bringing your data levels playing field, offering the leverage needed to negotiate for your patient. Outcomes tracking can help you advocate for your patient and show the value of treatment.

Many wonderful things happen during the summer time.  Vacations, family walks, outside time with the dog(s) all can be ways that we enjoy our summer days and nights.  But this is also a time that people can experience a spike in lower extremity and even lower spine injuries.  One of the potential causes?  You guessed…

In accordance with the “triple aim” of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, healthcare providers are now held to a higher level of accountability than ever before.  Therapists must demonstrate measurable results and an enhanced patient experience.  This process begins with an accurate assessment of the client’s physical therapy needs.