A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York set out to answer a rarely asked, yet intriguing question: Which college sport results in the greatest number of surgical interventions for its athletes?A decade of records reveals interesting trends“Analysis of surgery rates among 25 national collegiate athletic association sports” was published in the December 21 edition of The Physician and Sportsmedicine and found that women’s … [Read more...]
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8 Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace
Feeling overwhelmed, nervous, or hopeless? Have low energy, headaches, stomach problems, muscle tension, or insomnia? If this is you, read on for the top strategies for managing stress in the workplace. April is Stress Awareness Month. But if you’re like me, you probably don’t need a reminder to be “aware” of stress. Perhaps it’s something you experience quite often – dare I say, even on a daily basis. Statistics show that 77% of Americans regularly experience physical … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Levels Impact COVID-19 Mortality Rates
Researchers from Northwestern University analyzed patient data from 10 countries: United States, United Kingdom, China, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, South Korea, and Iran. After studying the global data, the researchers discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 mortality rates.The research shows that in countries with higher COVID-19 mortality rates (United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain), the patient population had lower levels … [Read more...]
Workplace Wellness Program
Have you heard of a Workplace Wellness Program? Does your work provide you with free yoga classes or discounted membership to a gym? It might be a part of your company’s wellness program. Or perhaps you are a rehab professional and are asked to start a program like this or are already responsible for running a program similar to this. In this article, we want to discuss some basics of a workplace wellness program.Benefits of a Workplace Wellness Program for your … [Read more...]
Job Satisfaction in Healthcare
Job satisfaction in healthcare organizations is lower when one of these five issues arise. The efficiency and productivity of employees are greater when they feel purpose in their work and truly enjoy what they do. While job satisfaction differs from industry to industry, job satisfaction in healthcare professionals can be negatively impacted by five factors.5 Obstacles that Lower Job Satisfaction in Healthcare WorkersA few major problems seen in healthcare … [Read more...]
7 Alzheimer’s Facts to Share: HomeCEU Infographic
November is Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease. Feel free to copy our infographic below, "7 Alzheimer's Facts" to share valuable information with your friends and family about Alzheimer's Disease (AD).It is estimated that the annual cost of AD may reach $1.2 trillion by 2050. The most common form of dementia among older people is AD. 1 in 3 Seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another form of … [Read more...]
Get to Know Your CE Presenters! Lorie Schleck, PT
I recently sat down with one of our speakers, Lorie Schleck, PT, to discuss the emotional toll that both healthcare professionals (and patients) can experience when working with difficult pain management cases. We also discussed how stress impacts pain. Lorie’s course, Pain Physiology and the Pain Experience, is quite thought-provoking! You can check it out here. … [Read more...]
How Does a PT Become Certified in Dry Needling?
I recently sat down with one of our speakers, Dr. Chad Hensel, to discuss the benefits of dry needling and how a PT can become certified in this technique. You can check out Dr. Chad's course on dry needling. … [Read more...]
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