5 Tips to Stay Active on Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just around the corner we decided to gather some tips for your patients (and yourselves) on ways to include physical activity in your holiday celebration.
Diabetes – Alzheimer’s – COPD
In addition to the obvious holiday which is celebrated in November, Thanksgiving, there are also a number of healthcare related observances. These include National Diabetes Awareness Month, National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National COPD Awareness Month. These all allow for an excellent excuse to help educate your rehab therapy patients during November.
Improve Patient Experience
Creating a positive patient experience within your rehab therapy practice is more important than ever. We’ve compiled 5 ways you can improve the patient experience within your clinic.
October is National Physical Therapy Month
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has designated October National Physical Therapy Month. There are many ways you and your clinic can celebrate. Show your support!
Falls Prevention Awareness Week September 2021
Falls Prevention Awareness Day is celebrated on September 22nd. This is a great time to make older adults aware of their risk for a fall but also educate them that falls are preventable and provide them with methods to help prevent a fall.
Child Backpack Safety
According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, more than 79 million students in the United States carry a backpack and an estimated 55 percent of them are carrying a backpack that is too heavy, which equates to 43 million students that may strain muscles and joints and may cause back pain if they're too heavy or not used correctly. Share these guidelines to help your family use backpacks safely.
OT PT ST What’s the difference?
The three major rehab therapy disciplines include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. We’ve compiled some information that may be helpful when you are explaining the differences and benefits of each type of therapy to your patients and your referral sources.
Patient Referral Programs Can Grow Your Practice
The strongest referrals a practice can gain are those that come from satisfied and loyal patients. It’s been shown that consumers trust opinions and recommendations of their family and friends more than they trust advertising. If you have not yet been encouraging referrals from your current patients, now is the time to develop and implement a patient referral program.
Common Weekend Warrior Injuries
June has been designated as Men's Health Month. In honor of this we want to focus on the top 5 injuries associated with being a weekend warrior.
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month.Physical therapy is often underutilized in the treatment of headaches and migraines. Join us in advocating and spreading awareness!
