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Failure to Communicate Can Leave You Between a Rock and a Hard Place

May 18, 2017/Article

A dominant theme across health care is the strong desire by the consumer to feel heard and understood.

A Growing Interest in Medical Marijuana

Feb 1, 2018/Article

With relaxed state laws and wider availability, use of cannabis and cannabinoids is increasing throughout the United States. PTs and PTAs need to know how patients can be affected in both positive and negative ways.

Health Care Technology Today

Mar 1, 2018/Article

Mayo Clinic introduces a new "skill" for Amazon's Alexa. FDA expands exoskeleton use. How secure is your computer when your password is "password"? Comparing video gaming equipment with medical motion labs. And more.

The Payment Squeeze in Postacute Care

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Last year, CMS proposed significant changes in the home health and skilled nursing settings, seeking to improve the value of payment in postacute care. PTs and PTAs must understand what's behind these efforts, what they need to do, and what may lie ahead.

Life and Death in a Single Rep

Nov 1, 2017/Article

Helping a warrior gain the strength to serve.

Career Transitioning Advice for Aging PTs

Mar 1, 2018/Article

How do physical therapists in their 50s, 60s, and 70s continue to work in such a physically demanding profession? Some offer advice to their peers of all ages.

Passion Play

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Serving children in a fun environment.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

Documentation: Reexamination and Reevaluation

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Reexamination is the process of performing selected tests and measures after the initial examination to evaluate progress and to modify or redirect interventions.

Enhancing Movement With Technology

Jul 1, 2018/Article

PTs are using technology to promote mobility across patient populations.