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…
7 Ways to Help Children Who Stutter Overcome Bullying
Children who stutter experience bullying more often than other children.1, 2 This presents a significant challenge for children, parents, and speech-language pathologists. Because of their speaking difficulties, children who stutter may also…
Surviving Your Next Survey: The 6 Survey Tasks
Stressed out about an upcoming survey? It’s understandable, and you’re not alone.How should a healthcare organization or agency react to survive the survey process given the significant consequences for any missteps? With recent changes, increased scrutiny…
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…
The Unsuspecting Supervisor: 4 Strategies for Successful SLPA Supervision
Here you are, a seasoned and successful school speech-language pathologist, enjoying the rewards of helping children communicate and succeed while dealing with the challenges of a diverse caseload and sometimes-limited resources. You understand the obstacles…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
