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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Over-the-Counter Drug Overdose
Drug abuse is a problem that has plagued today’s society. One of the...
Medical Marijuana and Physical Therapy: The Highs and Lows
Your patient arrives for their regular physical therapy appointment and you...
Top Fall Destinations for Travel Physical Therapy Jobs
The best part about your job as a travel physical therapist is that you get...
Benefits of Music Therapy | Your Guide to Music Therapy
Are you interested in pursuing a career in therapy? There are a variety of...
Therapy for Victims of Emotional Abuse
In the 2010 report of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence...
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Football and CTE | New Studies Raise Alarms
As many will tell you, sport physical therapists see a wide range of different patient issues. Anything from torn ACLs in the process of healing to chronic pain in every variety. As an injury that continues to garner a considerable amount of concern from the medical community, concussions are in the headlines once again with some alarming new studies regarding football and CTE. Football and CTE | What’s the Damage? A neuropathological study of brains donated by deceased football players has revealed a startling connection between playing football and a degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Of the 202 brains, 111 belonged to former NFL players — and all but one displayed signs warranting a diagnosis of CTE. In light of these new studies, football and CTE are likely to remain quite a controversial topic. Beyond the fact that this disease can be responsible for symptoms like depression, confusion, memory loss, and dementia, it’s now also correlated to one of the most popular and lucrative American past times ever invented. The highlighted relationship between this disease and the sport will undoubted cause some turbulence for both the medical community and pro-sports leagues. So, what is CTE...
Therapy for Victims of Emotional Abuse
In the 2010 report of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, it was reported that “48.4% of women and 48.8% of men have experienced at least one psychologically aggressive behavior by an intimate partner during their lifetime.” Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also revealed that about “1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.” Emotional abuse, also known as psychological abuse, is a common tragedy that impacts people of all ages and gender. Although this can occur during childhood, it is also prevalent amongst romantic relationships. Victims of emotion abuse face low self-confidence and struggle with performing their daily activities. Because of this, occupational therapists should be aware of how they can utilize their skills to provide therapy for victims of emotional abuse. How to Use Therapy for Victims of Emotional Abuse: A Guide for Occupational Therapists What is Emotional Abuse? Emotional abuse is defined as any form of manipulation on another person, typically towards a child or intimate partner. The perpetrator in an emotionally abusive relationship exhibits various non-physical aggressive behaviors that are targeted towards the victim’s emotional state. Specifically, perpetrators utilize these tactics to control...
Benefits of Music Therapy | Your Guide to Music Therapy
Are you interested in pursuing a career in therapy? There are a variety of job opportunities for when you begin your journey with allied travel careers. A career in therapy consists of a variety of different specialties ranging from physical therapy to occupational therapy. However, for those who are looking to work with a diverse group of patients, music therapy might be the job for you. Known for its therapeutic effects, music therapy is made for those with a passion for helping others. Are you ready to begin your career in music therapy? Learn about the many benefits of music therapy below. Benefits of Music Therapy | Your Guide to Music Therapy What exactly is music therapy? Music therapy focuses on the idea of using music to help patients solve their emotional, cognitive, and social problems. Due to its abstract nature, music therapy is used for people of all ages and medical conditions ranging from children to the elderly. In particular, music therapy helps those suffering from mental illnesses (e.g. depression and anxiety), degenerate diseases (e.g. Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease), as well as stress. Benefits of music therapy range from improving the memory to serving as a form of pain management. There are two...
Top Fall Destinations for Travel Physical Therapy Jobs
The best part about your job as a travel physical therapist is that you get to experience new places often. As the season is about to change again, you’re most likely thinking about where you can go to enjoy fall best. Whether you prefer a warmer climate where you can skip fall altogether or you want to feel that crisp air promising to send winter next – there are thousands of travel physical therapy jobs throughout the U.S. for you to choose from. Check out our pick of the top fall destinations for travel physical therapy! Top Four Fall Destinations for Travel Physical Therapy We examined our current list of job openings in each state to put together this list of top fall destinations for travel physical therapy. These are the states with the most job openings right now for travel physical therapists. If you’re looking for your September assignment, check out these destinations as potential places to welcome fall. California California travel physical therapy jobs make the top of the list for fall destinations for travel physical therapy. There are currently more than 1,800 job openings in The Golden State, from Los Angeles to Oakland. Fall in southern...
Medical Marijuana and Physical Therapy: The Highs and Lows
Your patient arrives for their regular physical therapy appointment and you inquire about their pain levels. They tell you that the physical therapy has been working and then they mention that they’ve also started using medical marijuana to alleviate some of their pain. Medical marijuana to treat pain is trending, as more than half of the U.S. has legalized the substance in some form. Yet, what roles do medical marijuana and physical therapy have? The American Physical Therapy Association shared its perspective on medical marijuana and physical therapy, and it stated that physical therapists should avoid recommending marijuana use to their patients, but they should still be educated on its effects so that they’re aware of how it could benefit or harm their patients. Regardless of how you feel about the controversial cannabis plant, many of your patients may already be using medical marijuana at the recommendation of their physician. Medical Marijuana and Physical Therapy: The High Points A high point to the current trend of using medical marijuana to treat pain is that medical marijuana and physical therapy were both identified as potential solutions to the opioid epidemic. For example, exercise and physical therapy have proven to be...
