Acute Care Therapy vs. Inpatient Therapy: What is the Difference?

Acute Care Therapy vs. Inpatient Therapy: What is the Difference?

If you’re a newcomer to the industry, the rehab therapy space can be a little confusing. There are a variety of settings, care modalities, and industry terms to wrap your head around. Even seasoned rehab therapists can have a hard time keeping it all straight. Of the various types of rehab therapy, two of the…

What to Know about a Dog Bite Wound

What to Know about a Dog Bite Wound

With over 4.5 million occurrences annually, dog bites are a prevalent and often severe issue that demands meticulous wound care management. Even experienced wound care specialists can be challenged by the varying severity of cases, from those that are mild and can be managed at home to those requiring stitches, emergent surgical intervention, and/or antibiotic…

Dry Needling: CPT Codes, Practitioner Concerns, and More

Dry Needling: CPT Codes, Practitioner Concerns, and More

The history of dry needling can be dated back to at least the 1940s, when the term was coined by Dr. Janet Travell. The practice of dry needling has evolved since that time, spawning multiple generations of improvements based on research and various clinical applications. In today’s healthcare landscape, dry needling is often used as…

Bridging the Gap: Solving Rural Wound Care Challenges with AI-Powered Technology

Bridging the Gap: Solving Rural Wound Care Challenges with AI-Powered Technology

By Kimberly Smith, RN, COWN, FACCWS, Net Health Senior Clinical Solutions Executive If you’ve ever lived in or visited a rural area, you know how incredibly resilient and tight-knit those communities are. But when it comes to healthcare, particularly wound care, rural hospitals and clinics often face an uphill battle. While wounds may not grab…

What Is a Wound Vac?

What Is a Wound Vac?

Wound care often requires bandages, dressings, medical tape, and antiseptic solutions. However, complex wounds might require much more. Difficult wounds can postpone healing and cause pain while simultaneously imposing a significant financial and social burden. In those cases, non-conventional methods, like a wound vac, may be implemented to promote wound healing and improve patient outcomes. …

Difficulty Ambulating: 15 ICD-10 Codes to Know

Difficulty Ambulating: 15 ICD-10 Codes to Know

Difficulty ambulating—when someone finds it challenging to walk and maintain balance—is a common medical problem among older adults. In fact, one study on gait disturbances in the elderly notes that there is a: Of course, old age isn’t the only reason someone may have difficulty ambulating. Other causes include: In some cases, multiple factors may…

Nonhealing Wound: What to Do When Wounds Don’t Heal

Nonhealing Wound: What to Do When Wounds Don’t Heal

A nonhealing wound isn’t just a nuisance. Research suggests that these affect the quality of life of almost 2.5% of the United States population. It’s not uncommon for patients struggling with non-healing wounds to face issues with mobility, ongoing pain, isolation, and anxiety. This healthcare dilemma undoubtedly poses significant economic, clinical, and even social challenges,…