Physical Therapist should pursue the best possible integrated care relationships with their healthcare partners.Pursuing Integrated Care Relationships As the healthcare industry transitions to value-based care, there’s no denying the positive changes and collaboration opportunities awaiting physical therapists. That doesn’t mean there won’t be difficulties, however, as entering into new integrated care relationships can feel overwhelming and wrought … [Read more...]
Physical Therapy
What is Trigger Point Therapy?
Trigger points can happen almost anywhere in the body. Any small area of tension within a muscle can be a trigger point.What are trigger points? Trigger points are areas of the fascia or muscle that are often stiff and tight. The feeling is often described as a “knot” in the muscle. These areas tend to be a focal point of pain for patients. There at two types of trigger points noted in literature: active or latent. Active trigger points will have pain … [Read more...]
May is Stroke Awareness Month
A time to raise awareness about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of stroke.According to the American Stroke Organization, stroke is a top 5 leading cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability. In this blog, we will discuss what stroke is, its causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatments, as well as how you can prevent stroke. What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain. This can be caused … [Read more...]
National Athletic Training Month 2022
March is National Athletic Training Month and this year, we’re celebrating the only healthcare profession that works in all three domains of preventative care, on-site emergent care, and the rehabilitation process.Did you know? Athletic Training has only been recognized as a profession since the early 1990s. And in such a short period of time, athletic trainers are the primary reason athletes are better protected from chronic ailments. These unique, highly skilled … [Read more...]
Return to Play Policies for Young Athletes
Post-Concussion Legislation, Guidelines, and Best Practices.When 13-year-old football player Zackery Lystedt struck his head in the first half of his junior high school game, he was sidelined through halftime. Despite intense head pain, however, he returned to play in the fourth quarter. After the game ended, Zack collapsed.He was airlifted to a nearby Seattle hospital, where he underwent emergency brain surgery. Though the surgery was a success, Zack spent … [Read more...]
Celebrating Physical Therapy Month: Inspiration and Resources by PTs, for PTs
October is National Physical Therapy Month.In the physical therapy profession, it’s news to no one that a majority of Americans lead a sedentary lifestyle. According to an AHA Journal, more than 80% of U.S. jobs are now centered around a desk and chair, a figure that’s up significantly from previous decades. A myriad of health risks are associated with prolonged sitting, like obesity, increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol, … [Read more...]
Losing Sleep Because of Work Can Make You Sick
Losing sleep because of work can severely impact your health and well-being. Losing sleep because of work? If either your work schedule or work-related your stress is causing sleep deprivation, it can wreak havoc on health. According to the CDC, an estimated 40.6 million Americans sleep six hours or less a day, and the most affected are night shift workers. Sleeping less than seven to eight hours per day can cause serious physical illness with cardiovascular problems being … [Read more...]
Lack of Sleep Symptoms in Healthcare Workers Leads to Safety Dangers
Studies show that healthcare workers commonly suffer from lack of sleep symptoms, and continued sleep deprivation puts both the workers’ and their patients at risk. Are you suffering from lack of sleep - symptoms such as being tired, cranky, and foggy-brained? If so, you’re not alone. The National Sleep Foundation says close to 22 million Americans experience sleep deprivation, and that figure is reportedly increasing each year due to the occupations that require … [Read more...]
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