PT’s Guide to Spring Sports Injuries
Spring is here! And with that comes all our favorite seasonal sports: baseball, tennis, lacrosse, track, and so many more! Athletes can’t wait to get out into the warmer weather and start playing. But, with temperature changes and lack of proper warm-ups, athletes can get ahead of themselves; that is what physical therapy is for. Spring sports injuries can be common and easily treatable; others are more severe and require...
DIY Occupational Therapy Tools for Kids
Kids love to create. From fingerpainting to building forts in the living room, children have very creative minds. So, why not use their creative juices to help them in their therapy! Doing arts and crafts is not only fun for children, but it can also help them develop valuable skills. Thanks to these brilliantly simple ideas, you can engage your younger clients with activities they’ll go absolutely love! So, here is a list of 4...
What is EMR and Why it’s Going Extinct
For those who’ve been in the healthcare industry for quite some time, answering the question of “what is EMR” is a no-brainer. However, for those just dipping their toes in the career, you might not know what it is or have even heard of the term. Despite it being a common FAQ on many medical sites, the term might be disappearing altogether. Below, we’re going to take a look at EMR, how they relate to EHRs, and why we probably...
Opioid Alternatives For Pain Management
It’s no secret that the country is in the midst of an incredibly deadly epidemic. The opioid epidemic has taken the lives of thousands of people and the statistics are only getting worse. One of the biggest reasons for the epidemic is the misuse of prescription opioids. In fact, roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them. This is why health professionals are being urged to consider...
Dealing With Difficult Family Members in Healthcare
As a therapist, you work hard to improve the lives of others in a variety of ways. While helping people recover can be a rewarding pursuit, it does come with some challenges. But that’s the case with almost all jobs, right? One of the less pleasant aspects of a healthcare provider’s job can be dealing with family members of patients. Although most family members are helpful and patient, others can be demanding and hard to...