After Hip Fracture, Exercise at Home Boosts Day-to-Day Function
... hip fracture, exercise at home boosts day-to-day function Physical therapist Nancy K. Latham, PhD, of Boston University and colleagues taught people who had finished rehabilitation for a broken hip how to do simple exercises at home. The volunteers had limited contact with physical therapists or other … “I … Read more on Harvard Health Publications (blog) Groundbreaking set for wellness complex There also will be a state-of-the-art imaging center, an orthopedic and sports medicine center, neurosciences center, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical, occupational and speech therapy. An education center will focus on diabetes, nutrition and … Read more on Daily Comet Read ...
Birds of Prey Soar at Awendaw Rehab Center
... were high profile coaches, including Lou Holtz, as well as entertainment celebrities the likes of Jennifer Anniston and Tom Berenger. In those moments, you aim for professionalism and hopefully, a question or two they haven't already heard a … Read more on Charleston Post Courier West Rehab opens state-of-the-art office in Pooler Guests were greeted by special guest and local celebrity, Style Network's Ruby Gettinger (center). By Savannah Morning News. West Rehab & Sports Medicine hosted a ribbon cutting and open house celebration at the company's new, state-of-the-art office … Read more on Savannah Morning News Read ...
Thinking of Majoring in Physical Therapy for Sports Medicine?
... by Carrie: Thinking of majoring in Physical Therapy for sports medicine? -how long would i have to stay in school, and what kind of degrees and classes would i have to take? -what are the salaries and working days/hours/time off? -where would i work to persue physical therapy for sports medicine? an office, the field, hospital? -lastly, i have heard about orthopedic therapy, how does this differ from physical therapy? Best answer: Answer by mistifyPhysical therapy is either a master’s or doctorate level degree. It takes about 6-7 years to complete. Read ...
Codman’s Pendulum Swings – Sports Medicine Rehab Exercises
... Pendulum Swings – Sports Medicine Rehab Exercises – Blue Ridge HealthCare’s Sports Medicine team members illustrate how to do Codman’s Pendulum Swings exercise for shoulder injuries. The Body That Heals Itself Those are things I couldn't do last year," he told Yahoo! Sports at the time. Bryant isn't the only high-profile patient to visit Wehling's clinic. Alex Rodriguez went to Wehling for knee and shoulder pain, Olympic volleyball player Lindsey Berg … Read more on Men’s Journal Read ...
Schooling for Rheumatology?
by Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Question by Ashton: Schooling for Rheumatology? I am very interested in Rheumatology but i have been very lost on exactly how much schooling there is and how they connect. What i mean is i understand you have to take pre-med first but is pre-med the same for any doctorate degree and then you specialize after? I am curious and i would love an explanation of how everything works. thanks! (I am going to talk to a school counselor sometime next week for more detail but i would like to find out as much as i can) Read more... ...
Physical Rehab: Beneficial in Pets, Too
Physical rehab: Beneficial in pets, too By Sarah Netherton/University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Just as people might turn to physical therapy to improve their mobility and daily functioning, pets also can benefit from physical rehabilitation. Kimberly Knap, a rehabilitation … Read more on Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette Give Me Your Poor and Uninsured When he met with Olson in November at House of Charity, he found out he wasn't eligible for Medicaid, but he could get coverage under Washington's Alien Emergency Medical Program. Now Ogle receives physical therapy from St. Luke's Rehabilitation … Read more on Pacific Northwest Inlander Read more... ...
Which Is a Better Career?
Question by Blank: Which is a better career? Physical Therapy Assistant or Personal Trainer? I’d like to keep my schooling 4 years or less Best answer: Answer by MaryYou can really do both. You do not need a degree for a personal training. You just take a course at your gym. PTA is a 2 year degree. The best source of information is www.apta.org Good luck I am a PT Read more... ...