ICD-10 Codes Seen in Classic Horror Movies
Hello, boys and ghouls. As Halloween quickly approaches, many of us are feverishly flipping through Netflix’s horror movie section for those creepy films that make us have to sleep with the lights on and check under the bed twice before hitting the sheets. And, as the healthcare system starts to get used to the transition from using the tradition ICD-9 codes into the ICD-10, there’s so much to get used to that it’s...
Classroom Signs a Child May Need Occupational Therapy
It may not always be clear when kids are just being kids or if it’s time for an occupational therapist to intervene for the child’s benefit. However, there are numerous risk signs that a child should seek a professional to acquire some of the proper age-appropriate social skills, sensory integration, and fine-motor/gross motor skills. Oftentimes, the number one place for seeing the need for an OT to evaluate a child can be...
Cringeworthy Things Your Physical Therapist Doesn’t Want to Hear
When you work with a wide array of people, you’re bound to oftentimes get paired with some patients that say the darnedest things. And, frankly, sometimes they say things we definitely do not want to be hearing. Ugh. But alas, we are professionals and can’t cover our ears and say “la,la,la. I don’t hearrrrrr you…” when these episodes of patient word vomit occur. These are the things that we do NOT...
Physical Therapy Stress vs. Burnout
Changes in healthcare systems have made physical therapy workers struggle through burnout at races that are rivaling the more traditionally known corporate workers known for having those same symptoms. With stress levels higher than ever, we’re feeling like we want to work faster yet are concerned more about making mistakes. Burnout is the result of this heavy duty weight on our shoulders. And, it is a weight that cannot be...
October is Physical Therapy Month
National physical therapy month hits every October to observe the amazing impact physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have by improving the functionality of people’s lives. #AgeWell Campaign This year the American Physical Therapy Association has chosen to put its focus on healthy aging. They are aiming to help promote the positive impact that comes from visiting a physical therapist to help older folks overcome...