Treatment Guidelines

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.

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.

OTs, PTs, and other rehabilitation professionals use CPT 97530 for "dynamic activities to improve functional performance." With this definition, you may think any treatment qualifies as Therapeutic Activities. But payers are looking for something more specific in your documentation for reimbursement.

We've all had them. Difficult patients can be disruptive, argumentative, non-compliant, or just plain hard to deal with. Get helpful advice on turning a difficult patient relationship into a prosperous one.

To identify DeQuervain’s, check for pain when there is pressure on the thumb and wrist. The Finkelstein test is the most common diagnostic tool for this injury. Treatment for DeQuervain’s includes hands-on techniques, therapeutic exercises, and home recommendations.

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.

Understand shoulder impingement vs rotator cuff tear through a clinician’s lens with diagnostic strategies, imaging choices, and therapeutic approaches.

The common “What should I do?” can stop us in our tracks. The answer is... it depends. What exactly does the answer depend on? Can non-operative ACL rehab work for high-level athletes? Or is surgery necessary for a full return to intense sport?

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.

You likely use CPT 97110 Therapeutic Exercise in every session. Because it's so commonly used in rehab, many payers highly scrutinize the documentation before approving for reimbursement. Keep reading to learn what you should include in your documentation of CPT 97110.

Carpal tunnel diagnosis often requires an in-depth examination of the client’s symptoms, ergonomics, and other telling clinical data.