You’ve dumped 5(-ish) semesters of knowledge into your tired, jumbled brain. You’re fresh off of finals (maybe not feeling so fresh), and now it’s..
July 28, 2017
The 8 Minute Rule vs. SPM: Are You Losing Money?
Medicare has seemed to take over or even scare the physical therapy profession into only utilizing the 8 minute rule. As of today, the common way to..
Earlier this week, we took an inside look of what it's like to be a PT in Rwanda. Today, we continue to expand our global perspective with Ricardo..
July 26, 2017
What is the Best Occupational Therapy Setting for You?
Not sure which setting will work best for you as a new OT? Been practicing for years, but need a reset to the basics? Take our quiz and find out..
It was a typical Monday night. I was walking with a patient with a hip disarticulation and we were working on stepping over obstacles. Everything..
Have you ever wondered what it's like to practice physical therapy in another country? Our PT colleagues are all over the world and we can..
July 21, 2017
5 Vital Pieces of Advice for Students Entering PT School
Graduates,
You’ve survived the long haul that is an undergraduate degree. This is a huge accomplishment for all, but I know you’re not done. You..
July 20, 2017
Building Relationships with Older PTs
“Arhhhhhh! I don’t care!”
That’s what I remember thinking when a physical therapist with many years of experience tried to correct me when I was..
July 19, 2017
Why I Passed Up a Cushy Job Right Out of PT School
Some people get lucky and have it - that perfect clinical rotation where they are working in your dream setting, with their dream patient..
July 19, 2017
Sex Sells - Even in Physical Therapy
Anyone with a beating heart is overtly aware that sex sells, but what about items or services that could be referred to as “sexy”? By definition,..
As a pre-PT student who is applying to graduate school, you've probably been asked, "Where do you want to go to school?" Have you ever responded..
When I started PT school, I was just like all of my fellow classmates—excited, nervous, and ready to embark on the next adventure in my life. I was..
July 13, 2017
How to Become a Rehab Liaison - The Ultimate Guide
A wonderful non-clinical job for physical therapists is a rehab liaison. I know this because I was one for over two years!
What is a rehab liaison?
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July 12, 2017
5 Ways to Explain DOMS to Your Patients
As new grad physical therapists and physical therapy students, we should all be familiar with DOMS. DOMS stands for delayed onset muscle soreness,..
July 11, 2017
The Most Popular PT Online HEP Websites: 2020 Report
In 2020, there are a few trending areas of technological advancement that continue to change the way we function as a society. These include..
July 10, 2017
Pass the NPTE by Using Study Questions
It’s that time of year again. The sense of joy, relief and accomplishment from getting handed that brand new DPT degree is slipping through your..
July 6, 2017
NGOT Fashion: Clinitote Clinical Bag Review
First impressions matter
NGOT has branched out from our standard content to provide a retail product review on Clinitote, a luxury medical apparel..
July 6, 2017
Aquatic Therapy: Come on in, the Water's Fine
When I was in physical therapy school, I wanted to keep my options open as to which setting I would work in after I graduated. Having worked as a..
I hear a lot of “I have to read everything just in case” when studying for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE). This is the academic mentality..
What is the OT low vision certification and why is it important?
Low vision was named an emerging practice area for occupational therapists in..
Working with patients with lower extremity amputations is not particularly common. Unless you work in a clinic that specializes in prosthetics..
