Want Better Balance? Start at the Base
When patients come to you with balance concerns, where should you start? The knees? The hips?In fact, the source of most balance problems is the ankle.The ankle is our first contact with the ground, and…
6 Assessment Strategies for Chronic Pain and Central Sensitization
Chronic pain is a serious problem, affecting as many as 40 percent of Americans at some point in their lives.1 But where does pain really exist in the body? Is it in…
Applying the Principles of Meaningful Motor Learning
In a previous article, I introduced “Helen,” a 70-year-old right-sided stroke survivor who enjoys making and giving gifts to her loved ones. I discussed the stages of motor learning following a stroke and made sure…
Making Motor Learning Meaningful—Setting Up for Success
In today’s healthcare system, we are experiencing a push for shorter lengths of stay along with increased efficiency and productivity standards. Additionally, our patients have a strong desire to age in place as independently as possible…
5 Solutions for Maintaining Intimacy to Offer Your Patients with Arthritis
Two of the most common clinical manifestations of arthritis and other joint injuries are fatigue and pain. In addition to the challenges and long-term consequences of arthritis that are more commonly discussed, healthcare professionals should…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
