The average therapist spends 1 to 2 hours a day writing documentation. It’s the worst part of being a PT or OT. By the end of the day, your brain is tired and it’s difficult to put into words the skilled treatment you just spent the entire day performing. How I Saved 30 Minutes […]
APTA Learning Center vs MedBridge Education
If you’ve seen the APTA Learning Center, you’re probably wondering if it’s worth it compared to other continuing education sites like MedBridge or Summit Education. Let’s do a quick comparison of the APTA Learning Center and the largest CEU provider MedBridge to get an idea of how it stacks up against the competition. What is […]
Chronic Low Back Pain: Can Physical Therapy Really Help?
Like most injuries, when someone experiences low back pain, it typically resolves with or without medical intervention in a matter of weeks. However, if you’ve had low back pain continuously for over 3 months, we in the medical community would say that you have chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain is a very […]
Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy: Is It Worth It?
When we hear the words ‘Virtual Reality’, most of us imagine enjoying video games or 3D movies, but this technology goes far beyond just gaming. Virtual Reality (VR) is gaining popularity in healthcare, and especially rehabilitation as a physical therapy treatment modality.1 VR technology started booming and was encouraged to be used for rehabilitation in […]
Chondromalacia Patella (Runner’s Knee) What is it and How to Treat It?
Chondromalacia patella, often called “runner’s knee” is a condition where the cartilage under the patella breaks down, causing increased knee pain. Whether you’ve personally experienced it or treated patients experiencing it, this type of knee pain is not fun. Unfortunately, the knee is often the victim of your pain, not the cause. This is often […]
Surviving Physical Therapy School (100% Online)
December 8th, 2019- The day I got into Physical Therapy School. I still remember every detail about where I was and what I was doing when I found out I had been accepted into my top choice Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. I don’t think I’ll ever forget. The sheer excitement and relief that I […]