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Parkinson's Disease: 9 things to know for better quality of life

#CHOOSEPT campaign is reaching out to groups to let them know what the evidence says about physical therapy and specific populations. The...

Bread and butter: Differential Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis is the bread and butter of PT. PT is not supported by some insurance companies to state a diagnosis, but we all...

Balance 101

Balance exercises are probably the most simple in design, when compared to strengthening and stretching exercises. Not the most simple to...

Pros and Cons of the Allard ToeOFF Ankle and Foot Orthotic

Prescribing ankle and foot orthotics takes a team - the doctor, the PT, the orthotist, and most importantly, the person wearing the...

Game changer: Vestibular Ocular Reflex

Your PT will prescribe exercises for the vestibular ocular reflex almost 100% of the time if you are in vestibular rehab (unless you are...

2 expert strategies to improve walking

Walking, or gait training, as physical therapists call it, is the most common reasons folks seek out or participate in neurologic...

Spinning when you turn or sit up in bed ? It might be benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common vestibular disorder we treat in physical therapy. BPPV is easily...

Telemedicine, Telehealth, Telerehabilitation, or Online Physical Therapy --- What do you call it?

What do you call it? Online Physical Therapy. Virtual PT. Telemedicine. Telehealth. Telerehabilitation? When I started this company in...

The Concussion Evidence & Physical Therapy

Clinical Practice Guidelines. The oooh la la of physical therapy. The guiding documents that tell us how to treat various disorders in...

Parkinson's Disease & Physical Therapy: Time of Diagnosis

A physical therapy referral should be at the top of the to-do list after a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. It is the gold standard for...

BEEMS Me Up Scotty

Fatigue and dizziness are two common complaints for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Fatigue is especially disabling. Other than...

Physical Therapy & Home

Would you want a physical therapist in the home? Telerehabilitation has been around for over 20 years but really grabbed my attention in...