Working in an acute care setting, the diagnosis of dehydration within the geriatric population is a common one. Dehydration is a major health concern within this vulnerable group and can be a cause of many other serious medical complications. Why is dehydration more common among the elderly? Mobility Impairments Many within the geriatric population have […]
Physical therapy assistants (PTAs) are essential to us in clinical practice. They are often the eyes and ears on our patients when we are not the clinician directly treating them. Their perspectives, insight, ideas, and feedback are vital to appropriate clinical decision-making. I hope they know how much we appreciate and value them! Let’s hear […]
As a physical therapist, I have had the personal pleasure and professional luxury of working with occupational therapists in the settings where I work and have worked. This interprofessional collaboration can often be a learning experience for both clinicians, while at the same time optimizing outcomes for patients. I had the opportunity to talk with […]
I have had the somewhat unique experience of working in several different types of settings throughout my career in physical therapy, and there are PT stereotypes everywhere. Some come from the general public not understanding what it is that we do (and surprising them is always fun), but sadly we judge each other too. Perhaps […]
Exploration of physical therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic with interview of a physical therapist working on the front lines.
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