therapeutic exercise

Physical Therapy Graduates Leave Behind Gift for Future Students

Physical Therapy graduates leave behind gift for future students But for many soon-to-be-graduates in the Department of Physical Therapy, the memory they cherish most is about giving back. “Honestly, I have to say my favorite memory was when we presented a check to our school,” said Jackie Davidson, president of the … Read more on Temple University News AmeriCare Physical Therapy: Living With Scleroderma MDT and Cheryl Botelho, ATC of AmeriCare Physical Therapy will present an academic lecture and demonstration on how The Graston Technique can be used to relieve chronic pain in people with Scleroderma. The Graston Technique is a method of soft … Read more on TheAlternativePress.com Read more... ...

Back Pain Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy – Relieves Back Pain

Back pain can be really excruciating and debilitating. If you do not take adequate precautionary measures to deal with this problem, then life becomes painful and miserable. If you have aches and pains that are more than just the result of the usual work stress, then it is better to think of physical therapy. Physical therapy is one of the practical and effective treatments that relieves back pain, and makes getting around a little easier. Physical Therapy Procedures for All Age Groups Read more... ...

Archives Physical Medicine Rehabilitation: an Overview of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

...  service in order to improve their quality of life. These services will usually have a combination of therapists, psychiatrists, physical therapy equipment, and other forms of medication in order to help a person get the right treatment to restore and enhance their functional ability and their quality of life. Depending on the type of disorder you are suffering from will depend on the type of treatment you will get. It will generally be a combination of physical training, medications, therapeutic exercise, and in some cases, movement modification. There are even situations where a person might need adaptive equipment or assistive devices in order to help them lead normal lives. Read ...

Why, Why, Why!?

Question by lilred24sta: Why, Why, Why!? why does bunions hurt? The one on my right foot hurts constantly than the one on my left foot (which doesn’t at all) b/c I sprung/jammed it earlier in the year. I don’t want to have surgery b/c sometimes the pain goes away. Are there really toe braces/straighteners that can help correct problem or at least relieve the pain? Best answer: Answer by zuramaDO-IT-YOURSELF RELIEF Here’s what to do for immediate relief–and how to help prevent bunions from getting worse. Read more... ...

Help. Need Advice on Masters Degrees in Physical Therapy in the USA. and ?´S About My PT Degree Convalidation.?

by BoysInEurope2008 Question by sebastian: Help. Need advice on Masters Degrees in Physical Therapy in the USA. And ?´s about my PT degree convalidation.? I am about a third of the way through my studies in Costa Rica, to be a licentiate (I dont know the exact translation) it´s a degree that is after bachelor, but before masters. For example, our PT program for “bachelor” is 2.5 years long, however one cannot work as a PT with a bachelors degree as this is more “symbolic”, one must graduate as a licentiate to work as a PT in clinics, hospitals, etc which takes another 1.5 years. This is also because “bachelor” is mainly theoretical focusing on subjects such as anatomy, neuroanatomy, functional anatomy, kinesiology, sports physiology, biomechanics, physical agents, massage therapy, orthopedics and traumatology, medical pathologies 1, 2, 3, etc.. While “Licentiate” is putting all that into practice with subjects such as “Applied PT ...

Help. Need Advice on Masters Degrees in Physical Therapy in the USA. and ?´S About My PT Degree Convalidation.?

by procrastinet Question by sebastian: Help. Need advice on Masters Degrees in Physical Therapy in the USA. And ?´s about my PT degree convalidation.? I am about a third of the way through my studies in Costa Rica, to be a licentiate (I dont know the exact translation) it´s a degree that is after bachelor, but before masters. For example, our PT program for “bachelor” is 2.5 years long, however one cannot work as a PT with a bachelors degree as this is more “symbolic”, one must graduate as a licentiate to work as a PT in clinics, hospitals, etc which takes another 1.5 years. This is also because “bachelor” is mainly theoretical focusing on subjects such as anatomy, neuroanatomy, functional anatomy, kinesiology, sports physiology, biomechanics, physical agents, massage therapy, orthopedics and traumatology, medical pathologies 1, 2, 3, etc.. While “Licentiate” is putting all that into practice with subjects such as “Applied PT 1,  ...

Family of Boy With Rare Brain Cancer Seeks $2 Million for Research

Family Of Boy With Rare Brain Cancer Seeks Million For Research Filed under: cancer physical therapy … Detroit with a new organization to punch out pediatric cancer. Today, Jake Pesta can't be called cancer free until he reaches the five-year mark, but as he undergoes physical therapy at Dr. Neil King's in Rochester Hills — Jake knows he's beating … Read more on CBS Local   Cancer Focus offers Art Therapy in Ballymoney Filed under: cancer physical therapy Read more... ...