Wounds, especially the chronic type, not only have a significant economic impact on our healthcare system but also on patients’ quality of life. Notably, nearly 2.5% of the U.S. population suffers from chronic wounds. That’s why wound care is a fundamental aspect of medical practice across virtually all disciplines. From the primary care physician managing…
New year planning isn’t just for individuals who want to go to the gym more or pay off debt. In businesses, it’s often the time individual and team performance over the past year is evaluated and priorities are established for the next year. It could involve offering promotions to outstanding staff members, realigning the budget…
Physical therapy is a fundamental component of the healthcare system, as evidenced by the more than 300 million rehabilitation sessions that occur annually. Patients seek your clinical expertise to improve their functional health and overall quality of life. However, it’s not just this alone that leads to excellent care and profitability. In addition to your…
For many, it’s challenging to imagine a time before electronic medical records existed. But believe it or not, in the not-so-distant past, paper-based records were the standard way for providers to detail a patient’s medical information. Due to technology, we’ve leaped from pen-to-paper documentation to typing on handheld mobile devices. Yet, how exactly did electronic…
“Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal presentation in primary care after back and knee pain,” says one study on the assessment, treatment, and referral of shoulder pain. While pain gets better within six months for about 50% of all people, according to the same study, who wants to wait that long? That’s where…
Equipment forms the very foundation of effective patient care in physical therapy settings. It provides the essential tools for assessment, intervention, and progression, directly impacting patient outcomes and the ability to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based therapy. When you consider that the U.S. physical and occupational therapy industry was worth an estimated $53 billion in 2024, up…
If you ask most wound care specialists, pressure injuries are among the most challenging skincare conditions to treat. They’re generally slower to heal, often costly to treat, and can impact a patient’s overall quality of life, mainly when they occur in certain locations. For instance, one pressure injury that can stump even the most experienced…
It’s that time again: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its Proposed Rule for the upcoming calendar and fiscal year. This extensive, nearly 2,000-page document details key changes that, if finalized, will significantly affect Medicare payments, quality programs, and more. For rehab therapy professionals, knowing these details is crucial, as it’ll…
By Julie Schwarzenegger, Senior Director of Account Management, Net Health Rehab Therapy If you can’t write a skilled note, was the treatment you provided your patient truly skilled? Whether you work in the skilled nursing setting, like I did for 20-plus years, or you work with patients in an outpatient setting, this question underscores the…
Everyone from highly active athletes to sedentary accountants can have their lives changed from physical therapy. Sports injuries can leave athletes on the bench. Neck and back pain can make it difficult for accountants—and many other office workers—to get through the day while sitting at their desks. Physical therapy holds the power to remedy these…
Rehab and physical therapists alike often use the WBAT medical abbreviation. These practitioners use this term to guide the recovery process after a patient has suffered an injury or gone through surgery. “Weight bearing as tolerated”, or WBAT, is a seemingly simple phrase that holds significant implications for healing and rehabilitation. In fact, patients have…
There are numerous factors wound care providers must keep in mind when working with patients and overlooking any of them can have devastating effects. Improper wound care practices can present significant economic and humanistic burdens that, for the most part, are largely preventable. With a growing aging population and an increasing prevalence of autoimmune diseases,…
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