Massage Therapy for Back Pain
It’s statistically likely that all massage therapists will see clients experiencing back pain at some point in their careers. According to a 2020 study, low back pain affected 619 million people globally. Experts estimate that the number of cases will increase to 843 million cases by 2050. Although back pain can affect people of all […]
Read MoreRole of OTs in Hospice Care
Occupational therapy practitioners are trained to evaluate and provide interventions to patients across their lifespan. They practice in diverse settings with the goal of enhancing the quality of life via engagement in meaningful occupations. Across practice settings, occupational therapy practitioners play a distinct role in the interprofessional team due to their person-centered and holistic approaches […]
Read MoreDeveloping a Strength and Conditioning Program
When designing a strength and conditioning program, the first principle to consider is timing. This also applies to any training program where goals include concurrent muscle strength and power development, along with cardiovascular endurance training. Recommended course: Designing Resistance Training Programs for Muscle Strength and Power Critical timing considerations include: How much time should […]
Read MoreThree Patterns of Sensory Processing Disorders
Sensory modulation disorder (SMD) refers to difficulty regulating responses to sensory stimulation. Back in 1972, occupational therapist and advocate Dr. A. Jean Ayers described sensory integration as, “The neurological process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and from the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively with the environment.” Modern leaders […]
Read MoreProper Nutrition and the Physical Therapist
Proper nutrition can have a major impact on a patient’s healing journey after injury. Physical therapists (PTs) tend to focus on functional capabilities, strength, flexibility, and other physical components of the rehabilitation process. However, we tend to forget about nutrition and the vital role it plays in healing and recovery. A patient with optimal nutrition […]
Read MoreInjury Prevention Exercises for Athletes
Injury prevention exercises are an important part of any sports training program. These exercises help to strengthen the muscles, improve muscle pliability and joint range of motion, and reduce the risk of injury. Injury prevention exercises fall into one of three broad categories: Resistance training, to build muscle and strengthen the connective tissues supporting […]
Read MoreTips for Pediatric Travel Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapy is a niche practice. Travel physical therapy has become a popular career path for many physical therapy professionals. With significantly high vacancy rates for PTs, especially in outpatient practices, many facilities have begun to bring in travel therapists to fill these open positions. What do travel physical therapists do? Travel PTs are […]
Read MoreWhat is Electrical Stimulation?
What is Electrical Stimulation? Electrical stimulation (ES) is a technique by which an athletic trainer or rehabilitation professional applies electric current to the muscles. This can be done via electrodes attached to the skin or by electrodes implanted under the skin. ES is used to increase muscle strength, improve muscle endurance, and speed up the recovery […]
Read MoreSplinting Techniques for Athletic Trainers and Rehabilitation Professionals
Athletic trainers use splinting techniques to provide immediate support and protection. Splinting is a technique used in athletics to immobilize and support a body part that has been injured, like a broken bone or a sprained joint. Athletic trainers use splinting techniques to provide immediate support and protection to the affected area until the athlete […]
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