When retirement starts knocking on the door, people begin reflecting on their lives. We often hear that people regret working too much and not taking time to travel. Lucky for travel… Read More
Resources
10 Great Pool Exercises for a Full Body Workout
Summer is around the corner and it’s the best time for pool exercises which provide many benefits for the body. The buoyancy of the water supports a portion of your… Read More
5 Practical Tips to Be More Productive
It seems that each and every day that passes we get busier and busier. Being able to balance the demands of your career, family and all the other activities and… Read More
10 Invaluable Mobile Apps for Physical Therapists
Having crucial resources at your fingertips is key. Being able to reference helpful physical therapy information at the right time can be the difference in providing excellent patient care. After… Read More
Preventing Falls for Older Adults
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls down. Falling can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase… Read More
Prevent the Spread of BloodBorne Pathogens
Healthcare workers face a wide range of hazards on the job, including needlestick injuries, back injuries, latex allergy, violence, and stress. Although it is possible to prevent or reduce exposure… Read More
Safe Patient Handling
One major source of injury to healthcare workers is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In 2010, nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants had the highest rates of MSDs. There were 27,020 cases, which… Read More
Using Good Body Mechanics
What are body mechanics? Body mechanics refers to the way we move during every day activities. Good body mechanics may be able to prevent or correct problems with posture (the… Read More
Avoid the Flu this Season!
With flu season up on us we thought we would pass on some valuable tips to stay healthy this year! Step One: Vaccinate Take time to get a flu vaccine!… Read More
Importance of Cultural Competence in Healthcare
What is cultural competency? Cultural and linguistic competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective… Read More