5 Workouts for People With Fall Risk
Fall risk is inherent to certain activities no matter who you are. Yet, some conditions increase fall risk during certain types of movement and exercise. One in four Americans aged…
What Does Patient-Therapist Collaboration Really Look Like?
From a patient’s point of view, the right fit for physical therapy can be challenging. Since this will be an ongoing relationship, lasting at least the duration of the physical…
5 Strategies for Better Patient Advocacy
None of us make it through our lifetime without requiring medical care. Even if you were the unicorn that lived a full life without an injury, illness, or sore tooth,…
When a Parent Suffers a Stroke
There are certain phone calls we never want to get, especially as our parents age. Finding out that a parent has had a stroke is among the worst. Immediately the…
A Closer Look at Gait Assessment with AlterG Stride Smart Technology
To deliver the best patient care, clinicians need to stay up to date with the technology revolutionizing physical therapy. In our previous post, we took a look at Differential Air…
The Evolution of AlterG Technology and What it Means to You
Since our humble beginnings in 2005, AlterG® has come a long way. So too has the evolution of physical therapy, often progressing at a dizzying pace. In keeping with our…
3 Ways AlterG Technology is Changing Athletic Training and Rehab
In our previous post on modern technology revolutionizing athletic training and rehab, we took a closer look at the innovations helping PTs and athletes push the boundaries. On our end,…
Working Smarter – The Evolution of Physical Therapy Technology
It’s amazing how far modern physical therapy has come since the early days. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, the first professional organization for PTs was formed in 1921…
New Advancements in Evidence-Based Physical Therapy
In our last post, we explored the various benefits of evidence-based physical therapy. In recent years, physical therapy has seen great advancements in approaches to evidence-based care. Optimizing therapy for…
Evidence-Based Physical Therapy – What You Need to Know
In physical therapy, accuracy, and consistency are of the utmost importance. To be effective, therapists tailor each PT program to the needs of a given patient. Those needs, of…