Due to the all-encompassing nature of hearing impairment, treating the needs of individuals with hearing loss can seem daunting. While you’re tasked..
5 Things Your Patients Won't Tell You
As New Grad PTs, we often get caught up in what we “should do” and “need to do.” Getting wrapped up in our own mind can cause us to forget what the..
Spanish Speakers and Speech-Language Pathology
As a future speech-language pathologist, I am well aware (and incredibly excited to know) that..
The Impact of Regenerative Medicine on Physical Therapy
A recent trial use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) on a man named Roy Palmer in England has resulted in restoring his ability to..
Medical Marijuana and PT: A High Level Overview
Over the past twenty years, marijuana has been progressively legalized for medicinal and/or recreational purposes across the United States. Because..
10 Assessment Tips for Evaluating Students with CCN
Evaluating the speech and language skills of any individual is no easy task, but it can appear even more daunting if the person has complex..
Occupation-Based Intervention in SNFs
Occupational therapists working in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) often have limited time with patients in a busy rehab gym. As a new grad trying..
With the steady rise of interest in personal health and wellness, holistic medicine has become increasingly popular among patients seeking a more..
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture
Dry needling (DN) is one of the most hotly debated topics in physical therapy. It doesn’t take more than a quick look at any medical forum or..
Therapeutic Gaming and the Xbox Adaptive Controller
Gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry and a highly valued occupation by many current and future OT clients, and there are endless benefits to ..