We must realize that while we’re looking at the shoulder and elbow, the shoulder and elbow are not the only pieces of the puzzle, especially when it comes to that throwing athlete. So we have to make sure that we’re looking at our spine, our core, our legs, our feet, Read more…
This week we are providing a quick review of the rotator cuff. This review is presented in the shoulder rehab continuing education course Biomechanics of the Shoulder. The rotator cuff is an essential part of shoulder function because it acts as a compressor of the humeral head to stabilize the Read more…
Nerve compression syndrome is a common diagnosis. The severity of the compression depends on several factors. In this wrist and hand nerve injury continuing education course, Functional Rehabilitation of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand, provides an in-depth analysis of the effective treatment for common wrist and hand injuries. Three of Read more…
What does this Heel pain and plantar fasciitis continuing education course provide? Do you ever see patients with plantar fasciitis? Sometimes they just don’t get better. The research would indicate that 85% of the cases diagnosed as plantar fasciitis are not plantar fasciitis at all. The only way you will Read more…
Gait Training is the focus of this PT Stroke Continuing Education Course, Restoring Functional Gait Inpatient Ambulation Does not Equate to Proficiency with Community Ambulation In the PT Stroke Continuing Education Course, Restoring Functional Gait; Dr. Contryman discusses gait and analyzing patterns. She utilizes a specific technique to analyze functional Read more…
Post surgical spine physical therapy often focus on traditional rehab protocols for post-surgical spine patients and miss out on updated approaches for maximum outcomes. This video from our latest online continuing education course by Carol McFarland focuses the physical and occupational therapist on creating programs that enhance active recovery. Techniques Read more…
“Radial-sided wrist pain is a common patient complaint that can have a dramatic effect on the patient’s productivity at work, sporting or artistic pursuits, and activities of daily living.” (1). When working in the hand clinic, certainly the most common diagnosis besides the trigger finger, the basilar joint arthritis, carpal tunnel Read more…
What we know about running injuries is that over the last 40 years running injuries have been at a very high rate, and they’ve stayed at a high rate without really dipping much through the last 40 years. The ability of a therapist to properly conduct a functional movement screen Read more…
Continuing Education to Identify the Appropriate Treatment for Shoulder Dysfunction
When physical and occupational therapists approach rotator cuff tear classification effectively, they can provide appropriate and timely rehabilitation techniques to improve function. As far as rotator cuff tears go, there are a lot of different factors that you have to consider if you’re working with a patient who may have Read more…