Recently added articles from Rehab Management:
Blazing the trail into boomer wellness and prevention: therapists are venturing into injury prevention for the booming boomer set--a new frontier in therapeutic care.
Jul 01, 2009; ... The role of rehab in the 21st century is changing, spurred in part by rising health care costs and by an aging Baby Boomer population. Some therapists have begun focusing primarily on prevention--aiming to help clients change their habits to avoid injuries. Physical therapists who focus on ...
Fitness equipment: getting your gadgets: consider functionality, effectiveness, durability, and versatility.
Jul 01, 2009; ... With so many choices and so many claims floating around, we asked therapists and facility owners Aaron Willis, DPT, ATC, owner of Playa Physical Therapy, Los Angeles; Robert W. Babb, PT, MBA, founder of the Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute (which has three Pennsylvania locations in ...
The next challenge in prosthetics: setting a new course for prosthesis alignment.(Report)
Jul 01, 2009; ... Almost every facet of lower limb prostheses construction has changed in the past decade. Fit and form have evolved to incorporate new materials into novel socket contours. Gel liners now cushion the skin, and new methods of suspension like electric vacuum pumps have improved the connection ...
Options in mobility: consumer needs and changes in reimbursement drive changes in the mobility industry.
Jul 01, 2009; ... As therapists, we are required to stay informed about developments in the mobility industry. Helping patients make the best choices when choosing wheelchairs and other mobility equipment requires a need to know about new technology and product development, manufacturers' information, and ...
The complexity of mobility coding: in view of reductions to the Medicare fee schedule, rehab providers revaluate coding procedures.(Options in Mobility)
Jul 01, 2009; ... The recent reductions to the Medicare fee schedule have pushed the complex rehab provider's margins to a razor-thin level. To counteract these cuts, extreme efficiency is needed. So, it is essential that providers ensure that they are receiving the maximum reimbursement on the products ...
None are exempt.(editor's message)
Jul 01, 2009; ... "No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child."--THE SHRINERS' PHILANTHROPIC MOTTO Diminishing funds are affecting many of the everyday services we have all taken for granted. Libraries, museums, and mail services have been limited; social programs have been trimmed; ...
Coping with stroke; rehabbing the trauma that can affect all ages.
Jun 01, 2009; ... You hear the word "stroke"--quick, what image pops in your head? A senior, someone who moves to a slower beat? The buzz in the trenches is times are changing, or as a stroke program coordinator at a Primary Stroke Center in Los Angeles, accredited by The Joint Commission, says: "Strokes ...
Exploring advances in pediatric mobility.(INDEPENDENT MOTION)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Today's breed of power wheelchairs offers pediatric clients many advantages--particularly for the very youngest of clients, those with a need to independently explore the environments in which they live and to have better interaction with other kids. "Power wheelchairs can be a ...
Cool Mobility.(INDEPENDENT MOTION)
Jun 01, 2009; ... As cool as some power wheelchairs are, a mobility device that might for older kids turn out to be cooler by far is the Segway PT, a two-wheeled, self-balancing scooter. The Segway is not an FDA-approved mobility device, but that has not stopped one Delaware teenager with ...
Functional capacity testing; What's new? What's different?
Jun 01, 2009; ... Defining functional testing ... now that is interesting!! Depending on the individual evaluator, the professional level, and the region of the country, one finds many different versions of functional testing. Practically and legally, there are three primary applications of functional ...
Low back pain recovery; Dynamically restoring balance after injury.
Jun 01, 2009; ... As a clinician, treating those with low back pain is like dealing with a difficult problem at work or home. A whole host of factors may interfere with decision-making, but by taking a "problem is an imbalance" approach, clarity is obtained and solutions become real. Since the ...
The rising: therapists are convinced of the physiological benefits of standing systems, and they are increasingly vocal in letting Washington, DC, know about it.
Jun 01, 2009; ... When Medicare patients need standing systems, they look for alternative financing because the massive health plan for seniors does not pick up the tab--yet. Officials at the Virginia-based Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) are putting ...
Altimate Medical Inc.(Products at a glance)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009; ... In case you are considering the purchase of a standing system, or just want more information, here are a few of the companies to contact: 262 W 1st St/PO Box 180 Morton, MN 56270 Phone: (800) 342-8968 Web site: www.easystand.com ...
Levo USA.(Products at a glance)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009; ... 1705 Northland Terrace Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Phone: (763) 746-4425 Web site: www.levousa.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Product: The power standing wheelchair C3 is compact, agile, and easy to handle, and transforms into four-wheel ...
Permobil Inc.(Products at a glance)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009; ... 6961 Eastgate Blvd Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: (800) 736-0925 Product: The C400 VS Jr incorporates standing into a child's daily routine and allows them to drive while in a standing position. Standing can be achieved from either a sitting or a horizontal ...
Stand Aid of Iowa Inc.(Products at a glance)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009; ... 1009 2nd Ave Sheldon, IA 51201 Phone: (800) 831-8580 Web site: www.stand-aid.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Product: Stand Aid XL For patients who require a stander that will lift more than 400 pounds, the Stand Aid XL ...
Prime Engineering.(Products at a glance)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009; ... 4202 W Sierra Madre Ave Fresno, CA 93722 Phone: (559) 276.0991 Web site: www.primeengineering.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Product: The Symmetry ...
Turning up the heat.(diathermy)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Diathermy (Di-a-ther-my)-n. The therapeutic generation of local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After an acute injury, once the swelling has been quelled by the application of cooling modalities, it's usually ...
Pilates: an adjunct to a PT's practice; adults and children with developmental disorders can benefit from Pilates.(physical therapists)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Breathing, concentration, focus, and flow are four of the cornerstones of Pilates, a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. With systematic practice of specific exercises coupled with focused breathing patterns, Pilates has proven ...
Tim Ludgate, Duralife Inc.(Inside track)(Interview)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Rehab Management recently had the opportunity to interview Tim Ludgate, vice president of sales and marketing for Duralife Inc (www.duralife-usa.com), South Williamsport, Pa. Rehab Management (RM): Please tell us a bit about your company. Tim Ludgate: Duralife Inc is ...