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Rules For Bandaging
Physical Therapy: MKSOL | July 24th 2008 by Jonathan
10 Rules: 1. Apply the outer side of the tail of the bandage to the injured part. 2. Bandage limbs from below upwards and from within outwards. 3. Apply a bandage so that each layer covers two-thirds of the previous one. Keep the edges parallel. 4. read more
On Progress and Pain
ErinSlick | July 24th 2008 by Erin
I love markers of progress. Moving a little more weight when you lift. Running a little farther than the last time you ran. Stretching just a bit farther than before. The smell of cinnamon and apples in the middle of baking a pie. Progress. It’ read more
Physiotherapy Or a Physical Therapy
Health America | July 24th 2008 by Donald Mckenzie Jr
This particular kind of remedy is employed for the assessment, diagnostic and eventually treatment of the maladies associated with the musculoskeletal structure. In brief the main objective of this particular treatment is the reinstatement of the phy read more
National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the Health Pro…
AngTherapist.com | July 23rd 2008 by Leah
Here is an important development in the accreditation of health professions in Australia as agreed by the Council of the Australian Governments as reported by the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards (COTRB), Inc. I reckon this is s read more
Reflections on My Surgery – Finale
David's Musings | July 23rd 2008 by David
As I said in Part Two, my temperature had shot up to 103 and had shown no signs of dropping. Nurses were becoming concerned about that. I honestly didn’t feel like I had a temperature. I know that when I have a high fever, my eyes are burning an read more
Seminar-Workshop on Functional Taping
AngTherapist.com | July 22nd 2008 by Leah
The Integrated Manual Physical Therapy cordially invites you to a seminar-workshop entitled FUNCTIONAL TAPING: THE INTEGRATED MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY APPROACH. When & Where October 11 and 12, 2008 Venue is yet to be announced. About the Speaker V read more
More Medicare Updates
AngTherapist.com | July 17th 2008 by Leah
These medicare updates from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) highlights the success of their advocacy efforts. July 15 Update: Congress Overrides Presidential Veto (HR 6331) This read more
Post-Graduate Course on Neurological Rehabilitation
AngTherapist.com | July 16th 2008 by Leah
The University of Santo Tomas, College of Rehabilitation Sciences would like to invite everyone to a Post–Graduate Course entitled Maximizing our Clients’ Rehabilitation Potential: CURRENT TRENDS IN NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION. When & Whe read more
Seminar-Workshop on Neuro Differential Diagnosis
AngTherapist.com | July 15th 2008 by Leah
The Neurology - Gerontology Special Interest Group of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association, in coordination with the College of Physical Therapy - UERMMMC, cordially invites colleagues and interested professionals to a seminar-workshop entitle read more
Painting the bathroom.
Constance Pelkey Designs | July 15th 2008 by connie pelkey
Here's a few shots of my work from yesterday. This morning I work until 10 and then it's up to Mom's. She's been feeling poorly, the humidity is really kicking her ass this summer and she's been having bronchial troubles.I work again tomorrow morning read more
Medicare Updates from APTA and AOTA
AngTherapist.com | July 11th 2008 by Leah
Quoted below are the Medicare Updates by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Legislation to Override Payment Cut and Expiration of Therapy Caps Exception Process to Be Sent to Preside read more
Watermelon: Can Improve Your Sex Life
Physical Therapy: MKSOL | July 9th 2008 by Jonathan
Washington (dbTechno) - It was reported on late last week that watermelon acts just like a natural Viagra, and can greatly improve your sex life. The question has come up though, how much watermelon do you need to eat to see these results? The answer read more
Specialist Certification
AngTherapist.com | July 7th 2008 by Leah
For physical therapists (currently licensed to practice in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands) who would like to apply for specialist certification, please be reminded that the application deadline will be read more
Pacifier for Babies: Be Aware
Physical Therapy | July 6th 2008 by Jonathan
For some babies and toddlers (and their parents!), pacifiers are essential and even recommended. For babies with significant oral motor issues, learning to suck a pacifier and keep it in their mouths is a milestone. For cranky babies and toddlers w read more
Fighting globesity
Revolving doors | July 6th 2008
The fitness and health sector is waking up to the green issue. Reducing your carbon footprint can also be a perfect opportunity to reduce your waistline and improve your personal health.In Sweden the Swedish Association of Registered Physiotherapists read more
Manage Pain
Disease And Pain | July 3rd 2008
What can be done to manage pain? Pain can be managed with medications or with other methods that do not require medications, such as:* Physical therapy or massage therapy.* Acupressure or acupuncture.* Slow rhythmic breathing.* Distraction, such as w read more
Senator Fails To Vote: Physical Therapy Cap Is Back
Empower Total You | July 1st 2008 by Diane Pavlick
'Fun Centers' to include Wii consoles in hospitals nationwide
LaunchPR | July 1st 2008 by Julia Roy
During a time when people would do anything to get their hands on a Nintendo Wii, it’s refreshing to hear about Nintendo donating 1,250 consoles for a good cause. Beginning last week, Fun Centers equipped with Wii consoles were distributed... read more
Physical Therapist...for a day
The Natural Beat | June 30th 2008 by March
Because my life simply must be full up to every minute, I have decided to spend every Monday of this summer following a Physical Therapist around. This PT is my boss which makes it easy because we already know each other and have a good working relat read more
US Senate Fails to Take Action on Vote to Suspend Therapy Cap
AngTherapist.com | June 28th 2008 by Leah
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) websites provide Medicare Updates. Quoted below is the June 27 update by APTA. The US House of Representatives passed HR 6331 - Medicare Improveme read more
Update: Changes in Medicare For Physical Therapy
Empower Total You | June 28th 2008 by Diane Pavlick
Core Products Home Health Solutions
Best Products In The Internet | June 28th 2008
Welcome to Core Web! Our goal is to provide comfort from head to toe with products that aid in the natural healing process, whether it's nagging neck pain, chronic backaches, sore wrists, elbows, ankles or lingering effects from knee injury, Core can read more
Pets Aid in Human Health
Whales & Friends Blog | June 27th 2008 by Susan Miller
I love animals. I have always believed that they enrich my life. In doing some research I’ve found a subject in particular that I find very intriguing. Not only can pets and animal interaction enrich your life, they can have psychological and p read more
The Useful Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)
iHealthiLicious | June 27th 2008 by W M Iqbal Hakim
[Photo Credit] Overview Continuous passive motion (CPM) is one of the primary methods for decreasing the deleterious effects of immobilization and can deliver orthopedic, neurological, and even circulatory benefits to the patient. Immobilization, in read more
Integrated Neuromuscular Taping Therapy
AngTherapist.com | June 25th 2008 by Leah
The following is an article submitted to us by another Filipino physical therapist colleague of ours. Integrated Neuromuscular Taping Therapy by Valentin C. Dones III, MSPT, PTRP, COMT, DMS, MP, AT Functional movements are usually limited secondary t read more
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