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Shoulder impingement can be segmented into three categories based on severity. What is shoulder impingement?  Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is one of the most commonly occurring shoulder dysfunctions, making up between 44-65% of all shoulder pain complaints. This condition typically presents with pain around the shoulder joint, and restricted joint movement, especially overhead.    There […]

Working in healthcare can be stressful – healthcare professionals are facing burnout in healthcare and compassion fatigue.

With Remote Therapeutic Monitoring devices, patients are able to both automatically record and report health data to their care team. What is remote therapeutic monitoring?   Remote therapeutic monitoring is a service-providing system concerned with tracking the non-physiological data of patients. It allows doctors and medical professionals to monitor patients’ health conditions. It also allows medical […]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Which is also an opportunity to address the unfortunate fact that sexual harassment of healthcare workers has become increasingly prevalent. For rehabilitation therapists specifically, performing necessary job roles can place these professionals at a higher risk of experiencing unwanted sexual behavior.    Recommended course: Behavior Management in Adults and […]

Exercises for the elderly  For adults aged 65 and over, maintaining an exercise program is one of the most important considerations to healthy aging. According to the CDC, a 30-minute exercise program completed 5 days per week can result in:    Increased independence   Reduced frailty   Improved mood   Reduced pain   Less bone loss    Slower cognitive decline   However, […]

For many young people with autism, their sensory perception does not provide them with accurate information about the world. Children and adults with autism exhibit challenges processing and integrating sensory information. Powerfully explained in the works of noted academic Temple Grandin, herself a person with autism, the scientific community now understands that children and adults […]

Differentiating muscle stiffness and tension. Among therapists, muscle stiffness and tension are often used interchangeably. However, there are some key differences between the two. Muscle stiffness is a condition in which muscles cannot be moved quickly without pain. A variety of factors may cause muscle stiffness, including prolonged immobility, electrolyte imbalance, or metabolic conditions.   Muscle […]

Physical therapy via telehealth became popular quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article was written by Cristina Parker PT, DPT, NCS

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system disease. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, multiple sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system disease in which nerve damage disrupts signals traveling between the brain and the body. While there are certain predisposing factors, such as geographical location, there are no certain causes of MS. […]