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A Multidisciplinary Care for Musculoskeletal and Chronic Health Conditions: An Integrated Approach

A Multidisciplinary Care for Musculoskeletal and Chronic Health Conditions: An Integrated Approach

Integrated care is a comprehensive approach to health services that aims to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care across preventive, curative, and palliative domains. Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), this model prioritizes continuity, collaboration, and accessibility to enhance health outcomes and equity.

With Occupational Health, Everyone Wins

With Occupational Health, Everyone Wins

It’s been an interesting few years regarding employee/employer relations and the physical therapy (PT) profession. Flawed policies and workplace inequities, including workplace safety, are now being called out and addressed. In our profession, PT students and new graduates are more vocal and adept than ever, pushing for changes to make PT the financially rewarding, long-term career they’ve envisioned.

Growing Together:  Optimizing Mentoring Relationships for Professional Excellence

Growing Together: Optimizing Mentoring Relationships for Professional Excellence

Suppose you could do one thing to be more effective and efficient in your clinical practice, expand your professional network, and feel supported in pursuits such as research and teaching. Wouldn’t you jump on that opportunity? Physical therapy mentorship relationships can provide these benefits and MORE!

Physical Therapist Practice in Rural Health Communities

Physical Therapist Practice in Rural Health Communities

The 2023 American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) House of Delegates adopted the position statement Support For Initiatives to Improve Health in Rural Communities which outlines many of the challenges in meeting the need for physical therapists in rural communities. The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Scope of Practice work group1 determined that increasing awareness of practice challenges and opportunities in rural health communities could help to increase interest among physical therapists...

How to Pass the OCS Exam: A Comprehensive Guide for Physical Therapists

How to Pass the OCS Exam: A Comprehensive Guide for Physical Therapists

Preparing for the Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) exam can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, you can set yourself up for success. As a physical therapist, obtaining the OCS certification is a significant milestone that can elevate your career and enhance your clinical expertise. This guide will provide you with practical tips and strategies to help you pass the OCS exam.

Breaking News: Medicare Fee Schedule Changes - What PTs Need to Know

Breaking News: Medicare Fee Schedule Changes - What PTs Need to Know

The recent updates to the Medicare fee schedule have significant implications for physical therapy practices. Bob Hall, JD, MPAff, our payment expert, breaks down the key changes and what they mean for you.

Key Highlights

  1. 2.8% Fee Schedule Cut
Unmasking the Hidden Traps: Common Reasoning Errors in Physical Therapy

Unmasking the Hidden Traps: Common Reasoning Errors in Physical Therapy

When it comes to clinical decision-making, the human mind is both a powerful ally and a potential saboteur. As physical therapists, our goal is to provide the best possible care to our patients, but cognitive biases often cloud our judgment. Understanding and addressing these biases is crucial to refining our clinical reasoning skills. Let’s take a look at five reasoning biases.

Revolutionizing Physical Therapy: Embracing Direct to Employer Services

Revolutionizing Physical Therapy: Embracing Direct to Employer Services

Direct to Employer (D2E) services are heralding a new era in physical therapy. With the growing interest towards D2E, physical therapists are moving closer to becoming first-contact providers for neuromusculoskeletal (NMSK) services for workers. Embracing the D2E model of physical therapy delivery could be the strategic career move you need to reignite your passion and truly practice physical therapy at the highest level of your expertise.

A Primer on Pickleball and Its Associated Injuries

A Primer on Pickleball and Its Associated Injuries

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America with participation up 171% in 2023 according to a report by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. Both the cost and physical barriers to entry are low. With increased participation comes increased injuries and physical therapists need to understand the game and associated injuries.

The Value of Patient Education

The Value of Patient Education

Let’s discuss how patient education impacts our measured outcomes and patient satisfaction. More specifically, how it can have an impact on their personal health literacy and self-efficacy. In my opinion these are two huge barriers to our success with improving our measured value.