Let’s set the scene. You’re a physical or occupational therapist working in an inpatient acute rehab facility or a subacute rehab facility. The next patient on your schedule is an evaluation for a burn patient who has just been admitted post-hospitalization. What should your plan of care and treatment look like? How does the rehabilitation […]
What is BPPV? A Patient’s Guide to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
“I’ve been diagnosed with BPPV. Now what?” What is BPPV? BPPV is short for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The good news is that the disorder is benign and not going to cause you serious harm! The bad news is that it can make you VERY dizzy for periods of time. What Causes BPPV? BPPV occurs […]
Physical Therapy Aide Jobs and Salary
Physical Therapy Aide jobs are highly sought after positions for active people who want to help others in a physical rehabilitation setting. Working as a Physical Therapy Aide, also known as PT Technician or Rehab Aide, will give you an opportunity to assist Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistants as they provide therapy for […]
The 5 Best Carpal Tunnel Braces to Buy in 2019
Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain, numbness and tingling in your hand. This is a result of too much pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. As this nerve travels through the carpal tunnel, it can become compressed through repetitive use. Carpal tunnel wrist braces can help to support the wrist in a position […]
Where Can Physical Therapists Work?
As a Physical Therapist, you have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. This is one of the best features of working as a Physical Therapist – you can change your entire setting without really changing careers. An outpatient clinic setting is one of the most common places for physical therapist to work. […]