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Regardless of the activity the individual is trying to return to, endurance is a prime consideration for tasks which require repeated movement at a submaximal level. This is an important component of function since the majority of muscles must work continually during most activities.
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As Ben Goldacre writes in his enlightening book, Bad Science, Cochrane's long-respected analysis "has revealed that 'best practices' were sometimes murderously flawed, and simply by sifting methodologically through preexisting data, it has saved more lives than you could possibly imagine."
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There are hundreds of ways to do planks. This article is not intended to give you yet another opinion on any of the variables. However, the purpose is to remind us how to correctly address the needs and deficits of each of our clients.
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Are you hip to the lower extremities? Let's find out!
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There are a few common contributors to slow patient progress, and you can prevent them. With careful investigation, you can get the patient back on track for a full recovery.
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Clinic owners who establish themselves as local leaders in workers' comp programs can gain increased marketability, consumer trust, and consistent referrals from local businesses. Here's a look at two different types of workers' comp referrals.
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The HINTS exam has an impressive body of literature to support its use in the clinic. Vestibular Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and others can use it quickly and easily at the bedside to rule out stroke.
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More and more patients are being discharged home after only one session with a PT or OT. Here's what you need to conduct a quick but concentrated therapy session in order to provide patients with the assessment and training they need.
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Researchers recently found that a type of magnetic brain stimulation, rTMS, can improve outcomes for stroke patients. This research has the potential to revolutionize the treatment for stroke patients, supplementing traditional therapeutic methods.
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When dealing with an injury, people most often look to their family first for support. The presence of family or friends can improve patient outcomes at any stage in rehab.
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The paper's authors summarized their evidence-based recommendations into a new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG), which can help healthcare providers and their patients make more well-informed decisions regarding their course of care.
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Many patients who are assigned to physical therapy have little to no background in athletics or, in some cases, even exercise. In order to build a positive relationship with the patient, you need to establish your role as a guide with trust and open communication.
