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Wound Care Education Module

February 25, 2013

Why wound care? My first hands-on exposure to wound care was during my third clinical rotation in an outpatient setting.  I had a blast performing pulsatile lavage on a lower extremity wound and went home that night trying to make … Read more

Scapular Taping for Subacromial Impingement in Overhead Athletes

February 25, 2013

Scapular Taping for Subacromial Impingement in Overhead Athletes By Matthew Medlin Overview When I pitched for the Atlanta Braves (see above) I definitely struggled with subacomial impingement. In fact, subacromial impingement is the most common form of shoulder pathology in … Read more

LE Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling for Stroke and SCI

February 25, 2013

Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Training in Rehabilitation Post Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury by Brandon Lindquist [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGfjkDAJ40w&list=PL7AA3B9D92429123A&index=2[/youtube] Introduction During a clinical rotation at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) I was introduced to patterned electrical neuromuscular stimulation (PENS). The … Read more

Reducing the Risk of Falls in Older Adults After Stroke

February 25, 2013

Stroke and Falls Entering physical therapy school, I was determined that I was following the path to become a sports physical therapist. However, after clinical time and coursework, I felt myself being inexplicably drawn to neuromuscular physical therapy. After my … Read more

Evaluation of the Sacroiliac Joint

February 25, 2013

Evaluation of the Sacroiliac Joint By: Joanne LaRowe Overview The sacroiliac joint is one of the most controversial joints in the body.  The joint itself has minimal motion; however, over 35 muscles and numerous ligaments attach to the joint and … Read more

Rehabilitation Considerations for the Overhead Athlete

February 25, 2013

Rehabilitation Considerations for the Overhead Athlete Paige Kensrue, SPT Overview My interest in the sports medicine niche of physical therapy came from my personal experiences as a competitive athlete through college. I am particularly interested in the treatment of overhead … Read more

ACL Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Return to Play

February 25, 2013

 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Return-to-Play In August 2013 it will be the 9-year anniversary of the day I tore my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament playing football.  At the time it was a devastating event … Read more

Let’s Get Moving! Home Physical Activity Program

February 25, 2013

Let’s Get Moving!   Home Physical Activity Program My Story I have always been active, as a child and an adult. Many of my happiest memories from childhood are of being active such as swimming and playing kickball with neighborhood … Read more