TherapySpark

Three successful ATCs share how they got started, describe their typical work day, and give advice for future Athletic Trainers.

Many patients who are assigned to physical therapy have little to no background in athletics or, in some cases, even exercise. In order to build a positive relationship with the patient, you need to establish your role as a guide with trust and open communication.

Looking for a new job can be a stressful experience, especially if you are between jobs and need to find something quickly.  It’s important to balance the need to find any clinic that will hire you, with the desire to find one that fits your philosophy and skill set. 

Animal Assisted Therapy is a growing trend in rehab therapy clinics with research to support it. Therapy dogs can easy anxiety and improve patients' outcomes. Let's look at the history, benefits, safety, and research on therapy dogs in the clinic.

When working workers’ comp cases, we generally think of the intake interview as the first major step. But an effective intake interview takes preparation before you ever see the client. Performing a well-planned injured worker intake interview is key to getting the employee back to work safely and quickly.

Prehab can reduce overall recovery time and cost, ease post-op complications and anxiety, and change discharge destination – and that’s just the patient benefits. For your clinic, prehab is a reimbursable revenue stream that encourages return visits to your clinic.

Gone are the days of just going to the clinic that’s closest to home. Consumers of healthcare are becoming more active buyers, just like consumers in general. They do their research before they pick a provider, and that research most often starts online.

If your evaluation meets these requirements, there are a few more ways to make sure you’re performing the most effective FCE and that your client gets the most accurate results. First, make sure your test is as specific to the actual task as possible.

Finding the right clinician for your clinic can be a long and daunting process. But getting it right is essential. So here are a few tips to make this experience easier, more efficient, and ultimately – more successful.

According a study published last month, Ivy League schools have tackled the concussion issue in their football program. Thanks to one change to the kickoff rules, their football concussion rates have plummeted.

Finding your motivation can be difficult some days.  Everyone feels frustrated or discouraged in their jobs at some point.  If this happens to you, there are a few things you can do to reinvigorate your day to day routine.

Current research gives specific recommendations for BFR, including cuff width, material and placement, pressure, exercise, and conditions that it benefits. Let’s look at those specifics along with the history, mechanisms, and benefits of BFR.