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National Scoliosis Awareness Month 2024
June marks an important time of year for health advocates, medical professionals, and individuals across the country as we observe National Scoliosis Awareness Month. This period is dedicated to shining a spotlight on scoliosis, a common yet often misunderstood spinal … Continue reading
National Blood Pressure Month
Not only is the month of May National Physical Fitness and Sports month, but it is also a time to acknowledge National Blood Pressure Month as well. Coincidence or not, these two national acknowledgements go hand in hand with each … Continue reading
Why Hypertension Should be Taken Seriously
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, has often coined the term “silent killer” because it lurks without obvious symptoms, threatening millions across the world. For individuals diagnosed with hypertension, the risk is not just a number on a blood … Continue reading
What Do Monofilaments Do?
Monofilaments can truly be a lifesaver. As a health care professional or patient, it’s important to be aware of these tools commonly used in the medical setting. Monofilaments are small instruments designed to test sensation on the skin and can … Continue reading
How to Evaluate for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an incredibly common condition that can affect young people at an early age. Evaluating this spinal curvature disorder can help diagnose and address any present issues before they become major concerns. Thankfully there are tools available that make … Continue reading
Tools of the Trade – Occupational Therapy Edition
Occupational therapists (OTs) help patients develop, improve, and maintain the skills needed to participate in daily living. In therapy sessions, OTs simulate everyday life activities, or occupations, so patients can work on regaining and retaining their independence. Basic physical activities … Continue reading
4 New Exercises for the New Year
Happy New Year! It is a new year and possibly new you. If you are one of the many people who made their new year’s goal to start exercising again, it is time to get motivated! Sometimes it can be … Continue reading
How to Individualize Pinch Grip Strength Evaluations? The Baseline BIMS Pinch Dynamometer.
Pinch grip strength is an important objective measurement that is generally taken during regular physical examinations of patients presenting with various impairments and functional limitations. Pinch grip strength is important to assess as it allows us to perform everyday tasks … Continue reading
Can You Objectively Measure Pain?
Pain is a common symptom associated with a patient’s clinical presentation. Understanding pain is extremely important to help guide clinical decision making as well as the entire episode of care. Pains allows us to truly understand what the patient is … Continue reading
Trouble Measuring with Goniometers? Give These a Try!
Goniometry is important to objectively measure the range of motion of a given patient. This information will help guide clinical decision making and help the clinician develop the most effective plan of care. However, sometimes it can be difficult to … Continue reading