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I experienced this tragedy fifteen years ago, when one of my closest friends died in childbirth. Her death defied the statistics – she was a healthy, upper middle class woman and well-educated. It devastated me as a friend, but truly shocked me as a healthcare professional.
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According to a recent article in New York Times, “few practicing physicians alert their older patients to this condition." Learn how you can intervene to protect your elderly clients from age-related muscle loss.
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Even on your busiest day, you can squeeze one of these activities into your schedule. Check out this list of ways you can sneak in some activity throughout your busy day:
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“BTE’s Primus increases revenue and pays for itself in short order." The PrimusRS allows the clinic to capitalize on higher-yielding CPT codes, and bill for more units. Aside from its earning potential, therapists and patients feel more engaged with the new equipment.
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To better measure the impact of the new reimbursements, we took a deeper look at the average changes in CPT code 97530 (and 97112) in multiple jurisdictions. Medicare now pays an average of $10.30 per unit more for 97530 than 97110.
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Exercise and stretching improve mobility and flexibility – not only of the ECRB itself, but of the surrounding areas as well. Therapists should assess the extensor carpi radialis longus, supinator, digital extensors, and other muscles for strengthening and stretching.
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Analyzing isotonic contractions provides an objective look at two different muscle performance characteristics: power and endurance. Nearly every task we perform over the course of a day is isotonic. An effective rehabilitation program must challenge the muscles in the same way they will be used outside of the clinic.
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Bursitis treatments are usually conservative. Task modification helps reduce irritation, which prevents the condition from worsening. Strengthening addresses weak muscles or tendons, instability, and poor mechanics.
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Early in rehab, one of the primary goals is to address the integrity of the healing tissue. One way to protect the tissue is by working in a CKC position. As the joint becomes more stable, it is more appropriate to add OKC exercises.
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Today, documentation of functional progress is more important than ever. Presenting your treatment plans in terms of functional goals rather than strength and ROM targets increases your chances of reimbursement, and helps the client feel more engaged.
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Low impact exercises are essential for post-injury recovery. Doing too much too fast can cause re-injury, and can prolong or inhibit the healing process. Simple, low impact exercises can provide many benefits and will encourage the healing process.
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Marla Tappy's unique approach for creating a cash-pay clinic removes the frustration of insurance billing. She keeps her clients happy with the clinically superior results and engaging experience of the Eccentron.