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 simply providing early mobilization. Evidence…Read more

In cognitive rehab for individuals with acquired brain injury, memory is often a primary remediation goal. It’s important to work with patients and their families to develop and meet these agreed upon therapy goals. Goals should be framed within the context of their…Read more

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular system disorder. Prevalence in the geriatric population is estimated at ~10%.1,2 The condition is typically caused by displaced otoconia, and potentially underlying otolithic membrane, which are free-floating in the…Read more

Patients with neurological conditions (TBI, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, etc) may require specific orthoses to help achieve goals and assist in support of the resulting abnormal or increased muscle tone. These orthoses are designed to maintain muscle and soft tissue length…Read more

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, she lived in a condo…Read more