Diversity in Acute Care Physical Therapy

April 8th, 2015 by

Physical TherapyMost physical therapists strive to be the best in their field of specialization. Surveys have frequently included physical therapy as one of the most satisfying jobs in the nation due to its financial rewards and low level of stress. [...] Read More

A Typical Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist

April 1st, 2015 by

Occupational TherapyWhat’s a day of work like for an occupational therapist? I’ve laid out my workday timeline for a closer look. [...] Read More

Peripheral Nerve Blocks and the Post-op Total Knee Replacement Patient

March 25th, 2015 by

KneeTotal knee replacement is one of the most common joint surgical procedures performed in this day and age.With this knowledge, physical therapy and rehabilitation plays a very important role in getting these patients back on their feet. [...] Read More

4 Ways to Find Your Niche in Physical Therapy

March 18th, 2015 by

Physical Therapist and PatientHealthcare continues to evolve as evidence-based studies and research bring about advancement to medicine. Every healthcare professional know that it is our duty to provide the best quality patient care to those in need. [...] Read More

Debunked – 5 Myths About Occupational Therapy

March 11th, 2015 by

Occupational TherapyOccupational therapy has been around since 1917, but most people still get confused as to what it is. I’ve compiled a list of common myths about occupational therapy to clarify what it isn’t. [...] Read More

Traveling Therapists’ Golden Rule: Stay Healthy!

February 25th, 2015 by

Traveling TherapistPhysical therapists who choose a career in traveling healthcare know the perks that the job brings. However, one can easily overlook the cons of being away from home. [...] Read More

Little Ways to Make Your Occupational Therapy Sessions More Effective 

February 18th, 2015 by

Therapist Assisting GirlFrom time to time, all therapists have a session that doesn’t go as planned. Sometimes your client isn’t feeling well enough to complete your planned activities, or they may have poor attention and lack full engagement if it’s the end of the day. [...] Read More

How to Handle Conflict in Speech Therapy

February 11th, 2015 by

Therapist and Patient When you work with people, conflict is bound to happen.  The dictionary defines conflict as, “A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one” or “To be incompatible or at variance; clash.” [...] Read More

Popular Pediatric Jobs: Clinics Vs. Schools

February 4th, 2015 by

Pediatric Therapist As a pediatric occupational therapist, the most common settings involve working in an outpatient clinic or at a school. Many pediatric OTs explore both of these settings through fieldwork opportunities or by diving into it and beginning to work at one. [...] Read More

Speech Therapy: What Makes a Good Assessment?

January 28th, 2015 by

Speech Therapy SessionLike a car mechanic, we need to get under the hood to see how our patients “work”  in their communication engine so that we can best help improve their speech and language skills.  There are many standardized tests. [...] Read More