Did you know that preventable hospital readmissions account for more than $17 billion in Medicare expenses each year?1 Most preventable readmissions are related to chronic conditions: infectious, non-infectious, or mental health conditions…
Back on January 5, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a summary of an unknown pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, China. By March 11, 2020, this unknown pneumonia was known as COVID-19 and was declared…
What’s the best way to help your patients who are living with chronic lung disease? These complex patients often have muscle wasting, decreased functional capacity, and may struggle to perform daily activities. They may find…
A physical therapy exam typically includes an assessment of alignment, movement analysis, symptom modification procedures, range of motion, and muscle performance. But in the many exams you have likely performed, when was the last time…
“Chuck,” a 54-year-old male, has presented with pain and difficulty walking. He reports that he thinks he has tendinitis, and his past medical history includes diabetes and hypertension, which he has been managing with diet…
