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If you’ve treated patients with patellar tendonitis, then you know the sesamoids in the knee. The smaller sesamoid bones of the hand and feet play a big role in other conditions, but they’re often overlooked. Let’s explore the anatomy, function, and rehab techniques for sesamoid bones.
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Today's emphasis on patient engagement strategies represents an important shift in modern healthcare. The patient-provider relationship has become more collaborative than ever. With these patient engagement strategies, you can maximize efficiency and provide better clinical outcomes.
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Since sciatica is a form of radiculopathy, a lumbar herniated disc is usually to blame. Some research shows that a lumbar herniated disc causes up to 90% of sciatica cases. Stretches and exercise are often the most effective methods to address sciatica pain.
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Learn about the difference between work conditioning vs. work hardening—both structured rehabilitation programs that help injured workers safely return to their jobs.
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Learn about the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), a clinical assessment tool with 14 functional balance tasks that evaluate fall risk and balance problems in adults.
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Learn what adaptive physical therapy is, who it serves, and how to implement adaptive PT techniques to expand your clinic’s impact and patient outcomes.
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Learn how to choose and apply the right occupational therapy assessments, from ADLs to cognition. Improve outcomes, guide care plans, and elevate your clinical practice.
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Explore the world of fun, effective, and evidence-based therapeutic gaming devices like you've never seen before. Discover how engaging exercises promote neuroplasticity and transform your hand therapy practice, featuring Q&A from our recent webinar with ASHT.
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Neuromuscular reeducation is the intersection between neurological relearning and functional rehabilitation. In occupational therapy, it is often the “how” behind the inspiring rehabilitation journeys of our most severe cases. In this article, we’ll uncover why this approach works, how to objectively measure progress, and which treatment techniques to use with your patients.
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It's time to get proactive with our elderly clients' health. Help stop future falls, injuries, loss of mobility and function, and other health problems with this preventive approach to functional rehab.
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Dupuytren’s can mimic a few other common hand conditions. In this post, we’ll take a deeper look at Dupuytren’s Contracture and cover some key topics related to diagnosing and treating this condition.
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Dry needling is a manual technique that's rapidly growing in popularity. Unfortunately, so are common misbeliefs about this popular treatment. Today we're setting the record straight and getting to the point of dry needling.
