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CDC-Recommended Therapies for Long COVID
Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a key role in the pandemic. They can help in the recovery process for patients suffering from lasting symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2, also known…
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Burn Scars
You've heard of first, second, and third-degree burns, but there are more than that. People may suffer from radiation, chemical, solar, thermal, and electrical burns. Unfortunately, like many other wounds, these injuries often produce burn scars once…
Dysphagia: The Difficult Swallowing Dilemma
Many of us experience difficulty swallowing if we eat too fast or don't chew our food well. But, for more than 9-million Americans, this is more than an occasional annoyance. If you continually have difficulty swallowing, or if it's painful to swallow,…
Subtle Stroke Symptoms To Never Ignore
In America, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. But if you're not sure what causes a stroke, chances are that you won't know how to recognize stroke symptoms either. It is especially important to be aware of subtle stroke symptoms as they might be…
Supporting a Loved One with Parkinson's Disease
April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. Have one of your loved ones recently been diagnosed? If so, there are ways you can show your support and help them manage their Parkinson's disease symptoms. Keep reading to learn more about Parkinson's…
5 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Lymphedema Therapist
Finding a Lymphedema Therapist Finding a qualified lymphedema therapist can be challenging! Lymphedema is not always easy to recognize or well understood by healthcare professionals. Also, there are limited numbers of qualified and experienced therapists…
February is American Heart Month
Heart Month is all about bringing awareness to heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart Disease Symptoms Symptoms of heart disease vary depending on the type of heart disease someone may have, but they may…
What is prospective surveillance?
Prospective surveillance is a protocol that is used to detect and prevent lymphedema. Patients are referred to a lymphedema clinic prior to a surgical procedure so the therapist can take circumferential measurements of the patient's arms or legs to determine…
National Handwashing Awareness Week 2020
December 1-7 is National Hand Washing Awareness Week 2020. Why? Many people become ill this time of year. And washing your hands is one of the easiest steps to take to prevent illness and spreading infections to others. Where do we get germs from? A…