A Manual Therapy and Education for Physical Therapy Management of Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.
This issue of the Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy showcases groundbreaking research across diverse pelvic health populations, with a particular emphasis on athletes and innovative treatment approaches. The issue features six compelling studies that push the boundaries of pelvic health physical therapy practice. Researchers present pioneering findings on pelvic floor disorders in […]
Does Utilizing Laboratory Based Patient Scenarios in a Physical Therapist Assistant Neurology Class Improve the Students’ Perceptions of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): A Case Report
Physical therapist assistants are required by accreditation and licensing agencies to demonstrate competency in evidence-based practice, yet surprisingly, no research exists examining EBP from the PTA student perspective—until now. This groundbreaking case report from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College investigated whether integrating laboratory-based patient scenarios into a neurology course could improve PTA students’ perceptions and application of […]
Church Pew Exercise Integrated With Conventional Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): Case Report
Can a simple rocking exercise performed with just a chair dramatically improve walking ability after knee replacement surgery? This innovative case report explores the “church pew exercise” (CPE)—a cost-effective therapeutic technique that may revolutionize post-surgical rehabilitation for total knee arthroplasty patients. A 51-year-old woman who underwent left knee replacement presented with severe functional limitations just […]
Intervention for an Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy During Period of Accelerated Growth
Growth spurts can present unique challenges for adolescents with cerebral palsy, often resulting in functional declines that impact their ability to participate in daily activities. This innovative case report examined a 13-year-old boy with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level II) who experienced functional impairments during a period of accelerated growth that limited his participation […]
Patient and Caregiver Training for an 84-Year Old Man Tibial/Fibular Fracture: A Case Report
When an 84-year-old man with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy sustained a fall resulting in tibial and fibular fractures, his functional mobility declined sharply and his spouse became overwhelmed with increased caregiving demands she couldn’t safely manage alone. This compelling case report from the Home Health Section’s Research Corner demonstrates how targeted patient and caregiver training provided […]
Informal Dance Intervention Improves BMI and Functional Gait in an Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy
Dance therapy may offer a powerful and engaging alternative to traditional physical therapy for adolescents with cerebral palsy who are at risk for increasingly sedentary lifestyles. This compelling case study examined a 15-year-old girl with cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level II) who participated in twice-weekly Informal Dance Intervention sessions over 32 weeks, incorporating waltzing, contra dancing, […]
The Prevalence of No-Shows and Cancellations Rate in Outpatient Physical Therapy Practice and Its Relationship to Age and Gender
No-shows and late cancellations continue to plague outpatient physical therapy practices, impacting productivity, patient outcomes, and revenue generation. A comprehensive study analyzing 6,162 scheduled appointments at a Calgary-based clinic revealed that missed appointments cost the practice over $114,000 CAD in 2017 alone, with an overall no-show and cancellation rate of 20.6%. The research identified younger […]
5 Things to Consider Before Teaching Occupational Therapy
If you’re interested in teaching entry-level students in occupational therapy (OT) programs, the landscape has continued to expand and evolve — and the opportunities remain strong. As of May 2020, there were 128 accredited master’s-level and 37 entry-level clinical doctorate OT programs (165 total). Since then, program types and numbers have shifted substantially. According to […]
Getting the Most out of the ppDPT
One of the biggest goals of earning a ppDPT degree is to acquire the knowledge to advance professional practice. This goal cannot be realized by simply listening to lectures and passing exams. Achieving this goal and getting the most out of a ppDPT program, requires the deliberate application of the curricular content to your everyday […]
Why Consider a ppDPT Doctorate of Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapy profession in the United States went through significant changes in the 1990’s. During this time, the profession was fighting for its members to be seen as autonomous practitioners in the healthcare landscape. The APTA’s House of Delegates was also debating the future of physical therapy in the US, ultimately arriving at Vision […]