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There is hot debate among healthcare professionals and legislative bodies over who can perform dry needling and who should perform dry needling. Learn the APTA’s stance on the issue here. In our previous blog, we addressed the safety and efficacy of dry needling technique for treating a wide variety of acute and chronic pain conditions. […]

What is dry needling, is it safe and effective, and how does dry needling differ from acupuncture? Find out here! Physical therapists have long used a multitude of techniques in order to address pain and dysfunction associated with myofascial trigger points. One technique in particular has recently received overwhelming attention: dry needling. Despite its efficacy […]

The FDA just issued a black box warning on prescription insomnia medications, and millions of Americans are currently taking these dangerous sleeping pills. Here’s what healthcare professionals need to know. 50 to 70 million adults suffer from a sleeping disorder with insomnia being the most common. For years, the gold standard for insomnia treatment has […]

Massage therapy benefits seniors by improving both physical and mental health. The health benefits of massage therapy for seniors include strengthening muscles and reducing tension on the joints. It also brings about a good night’s sleep, helps aid digestive issues, and can facilitate improved range of motion during the day. However, a better understanding and […]

Mirror therapy for stroke rehab helps improve hand and arm movement. Mirror therapy for stroke rehab is utilized to trick the brain that the affected arm is moving like the unaffected arm by using a reflective illusion. It is a form of motor imagery technique. A visual stimulus of an unaffected area (mainly the arm […]

Healthcare professionals and students, learn the best way to pay off student loans here. Becoming a healthcare professional is a rewarding career, but requires obtaining a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. And let’s face it – going to college is expensive! Research shows that nearly 70 percent of people who go to college take out […]

Research has repeatedly shown that caregivers of dementia patients are at high risk for increased psychological stress, socio-demographic burden, and physical illness. Being a caregiver is hard work. It is especially difficult for caregivers of dementia patients. Since dementia is a progressive condition, a caregiver assumes increased responsibilities over time as they take care of […]

Discover the latest technology and senior caregiving tools. Now more than ever, health and wellness information is being consumed independently by patients and their home or hospice caregivers, about three-in-four of whom do their own medical research online. Meanwhile, the Internet of Things (IoT) accelerates these changes, which are revolutionizing the way care can be […]

Stress from caregiving, loss of independence, grief, and poor health are some of the reasons why mental health and the elderly is an important topic for healthcare professionals working in the geriatric population. It is anticipated that by 2030, older adults will account for 20% of the nation’s population. Thus, the need to address mental […]