The hip is the second most common joint replaced in the body after the knee. Many approaches to hip replacement exist, but they all have the same long-term outcome.1 Additionally, surgeons do…
Many rehabilitation professionals feel uncomfortable discussing wound care. Why is this? It could be:Lack of familiarity with the examination process.Uncertainty around interpretation of findings.Difficulty choosing between available treatments.In many cases, the “yuck factor” of the…
People who suffer brain injuries require extensive medical care to preserve vital organ functions and prevent secondary injury. Physical therapists are in a unique position to positively influence the ultimate outcome for these individuals by…
Your evaluation request indicates that you will be seeing a 57-year-old white, divorced, female, with a left hip fracture repair one-day post-surgery. Her chart indicates that prior to the fall that led to her hip repair…
For patients recovering from stroke, it is paramount that they transition to an appropriate post-acute care (PAC) setting for rehabilitation. PAC occurs in facility-based and community-based settings. Most often stroke patients are transitioned to inpatient…
