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Functional Movement Disorders

Jan 13, 2022/Clinical Summary

Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom variability that cannot be explained by a conventional neurological or medical disorder.

Cash-Based Practice

PTs are using a variety of cash-based practice models to meet their patients' needs.

Physical Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities

PTs are part of the collaborative care team at SNFs.

Travel Physical Therapy

Some PTs add travel to the benefits of a physical therapy career.

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is an emerging area of physical therapy.

Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility in Physical Therapy

Cultural competence isn't a destination; it's a journey that never stops.

Emergency Preparedness

The time to prepare for emergencies is long before they happen.

Hospital Readmissions

PTs serve an important role in patient safety and patient care transitions.

Administrative Burden Advocacy

Excessive time and resources spent on documentation and administrative tasks can hurt patient outcomes.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.