Jackson Therapy Correspondents
Jackson Therapy Correspondents
Helping Your Patients Beat the Holiday Blues
The holidays can be a wonderful time of the year, full of time...
Developing Safe Technique in Patients with Memory Deficits - Kristin B., Physical Therapist
As a therapist working in a rehabilitation...
The Intensive Care Unit - Part 2 - Dennis M., Occupational Therapist
The ABCDE Bundle is a set of practices known...
The Intensive Care Unit - Part 1 - Dennis M., Occupational Therapist
The intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides treatment of the...
Electrical stimulation and the appropriate candidates.Electrical stimulation is when current is applied to the living body to stimulate nerves or...
Treatment of Hip Capsule Tightness - Kristin B., Physical Therapist
I have a patient in my clinic currently, who I have...
Support Systems for Travellers - Kristin B., Physical Therapist
We all have days at work when we need a helping hand....
Iontophoresis - Dennis M., Occupational Therapist
Iontophoresis is a method of topically delivering medication into a localized are of tissue by...
Diathermy - Dennis M., OT
Diathermy (SWD) is the most often used for its deep heating capabilities through the application of...
TENS - Dennis McMasters, OT
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is the application of electrical stimulation for pain control, that applies...
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimualation (NEMS) - Dennis McMasters, OT
Electrotherapeutic agents are interventions which use electricity and the electromagnetic spectrum to ,...
Avoiding Injury and Soreness During Fall Activities - Kristin B., PT
As we draw closer to winter weather in the...
Resources for Physical Therapists – Kristin B., PT
As a physical therapist I try to stay connected and up to...
Aspiration and Oral Care
Aspiration alone does not always lead to pneumonia. Pneumonia from aspiration is caused by the ingestion of...
Ultrsound - Dennis M., Occupational Therapist
Ultrasound is considered a deep heat modality, to heat deeper lying tissues and to heal...
Thermotherapy - Dennis M., Occupational Therapist
Thermotherapy is the number one modality used by practicing Occupational therapists, according to a survey...
Therapy and Palliative Care - Kristin B., Physocal Therapist
In the past, palliative care services have been offered almost exclusively...
Volunteerism as Therapy - Kristin B., Physical Therapist
As with any job, the job of a traveling therapist can be...
Quick Tips for Completing a Good Evaluation - Kristin B., Physical Therapist
Though evaluations differ from setting to setting and...
Your Responsibilities (and Rights) as a Traveler - Kristin B., Physical Therapist
As a travel therapist, it is important to know...
Cryotherapy in Occupational Therapy by Dennis M., MS OTR:
A survey taken by AOTA revealed that cryotherapy was the second most...
Physical Agent Modalities in Occupational Therapy – Dennis M., Occupational Therapist
When I first started thinking about becoming a traveling Occupational...
My Best Friend, the OT - Kristin B., PT
As a traveling physical therapist I move from job to job frequently....
Dizziness in Older Adults - Kristin B. PT
As a physical therapist working with primarily geriatric clients I often hear of...
Diet Levels and the Need for Standardization
melissa n., M.A., CCC-SLP
One of the things that I have found difficult, as a...
What Does "Home" Mean? - melissa n., M.A., CCC-SLP
Home. The very word evokes a thousand thoughts, feelings, and memories. Webster's...
The Role of Family in Rehabilitation - Kristin B. PT, DPT
Earlier this week, I heard a therapist entering an evaluation...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome - Kristin Bloomquist, PT, DPT
Here is a quick fact sheet on a rare disease that I have encountered...
Investing in Therapy’s Future – Jason M., OT
As therapists we all attended the hallowed halls of colleges and universities to...
Short Term Therapy Needs for Long Term Residents: Self-Feeding Needs – Jason M., OT
Working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)...
How to Build Relationships with the Certified Nurse's Aides and Why It's So Important
-Melissa N., M.A., CCC-SLP
Recently it was brought...
"What's That...? I Didn't Hear You?" -melissa n., M.A., CCC-SLP
Please don't tell my boyfriend about this article. He works in...
Multiple Sclerosis as a Comorbidity - Kristin B., Physical Therapist
Most therapists will encounter at least one patient with a primary...
An Introduction - Kristin B., Physical Therapist
My name is Kristin Bloomquist and I’m a Physical Therapist working in Michigan. Though...
Short Term Therapy Needs for Long Term Residents: Contracture Management - Jason M., Occupational Therapist
Working in a Skilled Nursing Facility...
Without a Paddle: Upper Extremity Exercise Program - Jason M., OT
In occupational therapy, upper extremity exercises are pretty standard. Whether...
Short Term Therapy Needs for Long Term Residents: Incontinence/Independent Toileting Management
Working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with both short-term...
Short Term Therapy Needs for Long Term Residents: Pain Management
Working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with both short-term rehabilitation...
Energy Conservation Planning through P.O.M.E. Guidelines - Jason M., OT
When returning home, patients with cardiac or respiratory diagnoses have a...
Home Evaluations Explained (plus a handout for patients and caregivers!) - Jason M., OT
For a successful discharge to home, a...
Bringing Awareness to the Cognitive Effects of Cushing's Disease by Melissa neve, M.A., CCC-SLP
While perusing Facebook before work one morning,...
Making a Social Shift by melissa n., M.A., CCC-SLP
After thirteen years in the field of Speech Pathology which include experiences...
A Quick Review on 3 Strengthening Regimens
Recently I was reviewing a care plan I had on a patient, when I...
The End of an Assignment, A Year in Review
Tomorrow, Friday, March 23, 2012, marks the end of my rotation in...
Making a Point to Get to Know Your Patients - Jason M., Occupational Therapist
In therapy, an in medicine in general,...
Wheelchair Adjustments, Small Changes for Big Improvements Series: Part 5-Low Cost Backrest Options
Jason M., Occupational Therapist
Part 5 - Low Cost...
Move BIG for Parkinson's disease and other Neurological Disorders
In a previous article, I had presented an abstract of a research...
Pocket Notes for an Efficient and Accurate Assessment of the Ankle/Foot - Ryan G., Physical Therapist
Below are listed several tips...
Writing a Letter of Medical Necessity – Ryan G., PT
I recently completed a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for a...
Understanding and Being Effective in treating a Trigger Point. – Ryan G. PT
In previous articles I have advocated for the...
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE Somewhere out there, there is someone who needs: A touch of your hand. A smile. A...
Collaboration Between Disciplines melissa n., M.A., CCC-SLP I overheard my Director of Rehab, who is also the department's...
Wheelchair Adjustments, Small Changes for Big Improvements Series: Part 4-Narrow Wheelchair Choice
Jason M., OT
Option 4: Narrow Wheelchair Choice
The fourth installment...
Dementia Care and Treatment: Tips and Reminders
Providing therapy treatments and care to a patient suffering from dementia can be particularly...
TeleStroke on the upswing – Ryan G. PT
In a follow up to an article I wrote some months ago about...
The PT Who Saved Christmas – Ryan G. PT
There once was a lonely physical therapist that worked in a small...
Home Sensory Integration Program Protocol – Jason M., OT
There are more than enough supplies like books, hand outs, and flashcards...
The third will focus on establishing a setup for the tilt and/or recline settings setup by thetherapist in a way...
Wheelchair Adjustments, Small Changes for Big Improvements Series: Part 2-DropSeat TechniquePart 2 - Drop Seat TechniqueThis second installment of the...
The Influence of Music in the Medical Field -melissa n., M.A., CCC-SLP
Isaac Asimov said that "The only constant is change..." I...
Unique and Bizarre Holidays as Therapy Topics or Material -melissa n., M.A., CCC-SLP
New and interesting therapy material can be difficult...
Move BIG - Ryan G., PT
Farley BG, Koshland GF. Training BIG to move faster: the application of the speed–amplitude relation...
Educating Patients…That Have No Idea What’s Going On… - Jason M., OT
It has been stated many times that we live...
Phase out the Doctors; make room for PT’s
In several of my previous articles, I have discussed the efficacies and common...
November is Latin American Month:• 48.4 million is the estimated Hispanic population of the U.S.as of July 1, 2009. The...
For occupational therapy, wheelchair adjustments tend to fall within our discipline. However, thecost of these adjustments does not always fall...
Hidden Gem in Traveling Therapy – Ryan G., PT
Since I started traveling Physical Therapy with Jackson I have learned a...
Celebrate PT Month – Ryan G., PT
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and taking that in mind, this week I...
Respecting Clinicians: Can’t We All Just Get Along? - Jason M., OTR/L
No matter what setting, city, state, or therapy discipline...
Homelessness and SNFs and Therapy – Lorin G., OT
Over the last few months and over the last few years, working...
What Can We Do to Help Someone with Multiple Sclerosis? – Lorin G., OT
I work now with JTP in a...
Act FAST – Ryan G., PT
Education is a cornerstone in the therapy world. As therapists, our job is to educate...
The Physical Therapist as a Role Model – Ryan G., PT
Recently I watched the season premier of “The Biggest Loser”...
The Role of Speech Pathologists in Regards to Determining Feeding Tube Placement
melissa n., SLP
As a Speech Pathologist working in the...
Oral History Interviews as a Therapeutic Tool - Melissa N., SLP
Collecting an oral history is an individualized, fun, functional method to begin...
Congestive Heart Failure and Occupational Therapy
J. Lorin G., OTR/ L
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is one of those diagnoses that I...
Sternal Precautions and Occupational Therapy – Lorin G. (OT)Working in a SNF, I recently encountered a man who had just...
A Little Conversation Walks a Long Way: Ryan G., PT
I often find conversation to be one of my greatest, most...
Which Joint Cocktail Should I Choose?
As Physical Therapists we often find ourselves on the forefront of many new modalities and...
COPD and OT II – Lorin G.Last month I wrote a blog about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s a...
My Use of Humor, Occupational Therapy and Being Human - Lorin G. (OT)
For me, humor has become a valuable asset...
Growing Popularity and Use of Electronic Devices in Healthcare – Ryan G., PT
An ever-growing and ever-aging population places increased demands...
Empathy versus Sympathy in the Healthcare Workplace – Ryan G. PT
Early on in physical therapy school, one of my...
btw, if u look, Web Dict dz hav n ntry 4 "lol." – melissa n., MA, CCC-SLP Say WHAT??...
Group Therapy: Maximizing the Potential – melissa n., SLP Medicare A restrictions regarding group therapy guidelines became effective...
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