Archive for the ‘Physical Therapy’ Category

February is Heart Month: Research & Resources for Healthcare Professionals

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One of the many ways The American Heart Association promotes healthier lives is by supporting healthcare professionals’ quest for continuous quality improvement. The AHA suite of quality programs puts up-to-date treatment guidelines, tools and resources to work in hospitals and outpatient practices across the nation. Get With The Guidelines® is a program that helps ensure [...]

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Latest NEWS-Line Issues

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If you haven’t had a chance to read the latest issues of NEWS-Line, I have finally posted the links to the most recent Q&As.  A summary and links for the digital issues are posted after the break. ~ JMB

New Findings on the Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for Total Knee Replacement

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According to new research findings and an AquaHab Physical Therapy case study, aquatic therapy appears to be highly beneficial for patients who have undergone a total knee replacement (TKR). A research team in Germany determined that patients who begin aquatic therapy just six days after a TKR are likely to experience improved results. Lead researcher, [...]

Tips Help Healthcare Workers Stay Healthy in Bariatric Patient Care

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America is getting heavier, and as the population grows and ages, healthcare facilities and their staffs must be able to accommodate heavier patients – and a heavier workforce. Lockton recommends a series of steps to help healthcare workers who serve bariatric patients stay healthy and improve the care they provide. According to the Centers for [...]

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