Task Simulation Tools for Occupational Rehab

A recent study examined the outcomes of an eccentric-focused physical therapy program for post-hip fracture recovery. Participants using BTE's Eccentron showed positive improvements in lean muscle mass, force production, and functional abilities.

Balance assessments play a key role in gauging your stroke patient's fall risk, functional abilities, vestibular impairment, proprioception, and more. Read on for a breakdown of five essential balance assessments in stroke rehab: Romberg, Unterberger, Berg Balance Test, timed up and go, and functional reach test.

With specialized task simulation tools, occupational rehab clinics can recreate realistic work environments, making the transition back to the job smoother. This involves accurately matching the weight and handle of objects, meeting endurance and repetition requirements, and simulating lifting heights.

Here's why you should integrate neuromuscular reeducation in sports physical therapy programs. NMR helps your athletes recover from and prevent injuries while also training neuromuscular control. Keep reading for the whys and hows of neuromuscular reeducation in sports.

From sprinting to deceleration to the different swings and grips, tennis involves high coordination and force production from several parts of the body. Learn how to isolate each movement pattern to help your athletes get back on the court, stronger.

Eccentric contractions have so many unique properties that make it ideal for rehabilitation and training. And we’re not just talking musculoskeletal benefits (although this side alone is compelling enough). Eccentrics also engage the neurological system to promote healing, learning, and neuromuscular control, too.

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.

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.

Dive into the complexities of managing boutonniere deformity, a common yet challenging finger injury in sports and rheumatoid arthritis patients. This article offers a comprehensive guide on diagnosis, treatment, and practical insights for rehab therapists.

As mental health gains increasing recognition, understanding the psychological aspect of recovery is more important than ever. Learn why I consider the first failure a major milestone, how to leverage the therapeutic alliance, and the impact on three clinical settings: neurologic, workers' comp, and geriatric.

Whether you’re a seasoned clinic manager or newly stepping into the role, these insights will help you create the best outcomes in your rehabilitation clinic. We’ll explore concise strategies and new innovations that will help you succeed, from staff management to reimbursement and more.

Aerobic exercise offers the potential to not just mend but revitalize. It’s time to elevate this unsung hero of recovery so that it becomes a cornerstone, rather than an afterthought, in neurological rehab.