A Tribute to the Healing Hands
Celebrating Physical Therapy Month: A Tribute to the Healing Hands October is a special month for healthcare professionals and patients alike as [...]
Physical Therapy Provides Cost Savings
Physical Therapy Provides Cost Savings Physical therapy, at times overlooked in the realm of healthcare, plays a vital role in saving healthcare [...]
National Physical Therapy Month 2022
National Physical Therapy Month 2022 Every October is National Physical Therapy month. During the month, individuals are encouraged to learn about the [...]
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week September 19-25, 2022 National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is celebrated the third week of September every year. The week [...]
World Physiotherapy Day 2022
World Physiotherapy Day 2022 Every year on September 8th, physical therapists (aka physiotherapists) around the world celebrate World Physiotherapy Day with a [...]
Incorporating Baseline Neurocognitive Screenings
Diagnosing a concussion is not always an easy task. A physical therapist will generally rely on multiple tests to evaluate the physical deficits, cognitive deficits and emotional symptoms being experienced by the patient.However, in relation to athletes, there is something that could make diagnosing a concussion a bit easier for a physical therapist. This is the administration of pre-participation neurocognitive screenings.
Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy
August has been recognized as National Dog Month. In observance of National Dog Month, we wanted to take the opportunity to recognize the benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy, in which dogs play a huge role.
April is Occupational Therapy Month!
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has designated April Occupational Therapy Month. Educating the community about the profession of occupational therapy and the important role Occupational Therapists play is a great way to help celebrate OT month. Here’s a couple ideas to help you accomplish this.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March has been designated Brain Injury Awareness Month by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). By doing your part, you can help prevent future brain injuries. In addition you can help others develop a better understanding of the challenges an individual who has suffered a brain injury may face on a daily basis keeping in mind that they should not be defined by their injury.
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. This campaign was created to raise awareness of the prevalence of heart disease and ways that it can be prevented. As healthcare providers, we can help to educate our patients (and ourselves) on how to get and stay heart healthy.
