How many times are we as physical therapists put in a position where we have to tell patients and their families bad news? We might have to tell..
What You Missed in School: OT and Wound Care
OT and wound care is often only skimmed in occupational therapy education.
This is unfortunate because OTs offer a unique perspective on wound..
Have you ever considered becoming a military PT, but have no idea where to start? We sat down with military physical therapist, Jeff Turner, PT,..
The OT Student's Guide to Summer Break!
Summer break. The two words we wait for all year.
A time for renewal, relaxation, and a step closer to becoming an OT. Some OT programs allow a..
5 Reasons to Consider Prosthetics Rehab
In physical therapy school, my prosthetics class basically came and went. I didn’t know anything about prosthetics rehab and had no experience..
While in PT school, most of us were made aware of faulty movement patterns we might exhibit. Our professors used us as examples to demonstrate..
Hospitals, home health, and skilled nursing facilities are all settings with difficult productivity levels for new grad OTs.
Struggling with this..
1. Create a culture of mobility
There is a wealth of research describing the benefits and importance of early mobility in the cardiovascular..
Master's vs. doctorate
The topic is hotly debated across internet OT communities. It is easily the most asked question by prospective occupational..
5 Reasons to Work in an Elite Sports PT Clinic
If sports are your passion, you might have always planned to work in a sports clinic. Hence, this article might wind up preaching to the choir a..
How to Become a Sports Certified Specialist
Is becoming a sports certified specialist (SCS) worth it?
“That’s too much money and too much time, why would you want to specialize?” Physical..
How to Become an Animal Rehabilitation Therapist
You chose physical therapy over vet school, but you love animals all the same?
Just like their human counterparts, animals can develop functional..
In the era of social media and smartphones, occupational therapy websites are abundant!
Connecting with other occupational therapists from a wide..
5 Tips for Student Success in OT School
Congratulations! You’ve received your letter of admission to OT school.
Now here comes the question. What is the key to success in OT school?
..
Spotlight: The Importance of Physical Therapy Mentorship with Don Reagan, PT, DPT, CSCS
We sat down with Don Reagan, PT, DPT, CSCS, an orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapist. He shared his thoughts with us on picking the..
5 People Who Should Know the OT Elevator Pitch
What is your OT elevator pitch?
How many times have you attended an event or engaged in a conversation with someone and after you inform them of..
Actually, You CAN be a Travel PT as a New Grad
Travel PT certainly has its benefits. Higher pay, flexible schedules, and freedom to travel are just a few of the advantages that come with being a..
A Basic Guide to Joint Arthrokinematics
The basics are always important, regardless of where you are in your career as a physical therapist. As a student, I am just now beginning to..
As a physical therapist who follows many popular PTs and fitness professionals on social media, I’ve become aware of a new training phenomenon..
There is a lot more to the postpartum gap than diastasis recti. There’s a knowledge gap between women’s health and orthopedic physical therapy,..
Many physical therapists are physically active individuals. A lot of us also have a passion for sports - both as athletes and as fans. While we get..
Changing the Model of Patient Education: Stop Telling Your Patients Everything is "Wrong" With Them
The background
Most physical therapists conduct a highly detailed physical examination and evaluation of every patient who walks into the clinic...