When it comes to healthcare services, patients are now more active and empowered than ever, and outpatient therapy is no exception. They’re no longer relying on hospitals and doctors to direct them—they’re in the driver’s seat, and looking for on-demand, accessible, and convenient services. Patients are now navigating the healthcare industry in much the same…
In the past, medical professionals touted that a dry wound environment was the most effective environment for wound healing. Today, though, we recognize just how beneficial and important moisture is to the healing process. However, even with that insight, it’s important to find balance between wet and dry, as too much of a good thing…
The field of physical therapy is a dynamic, ever-evolving profession that consistently adapts to new research, technological breakthroughs, and the changing needs of its patients. Current and future innovations in technology, cutting-edge treatment methods, and evolving best practices are reshaping physical therapy much like the practice reshapes patients to help them live healthy lives. Here,…
Telehealth wound care was a priority so physicians could continue to provide comprehensive healthcare to chronic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of being a short-term patch while there were restrictions in place, telehealth has become ubiquitous in health care and demanded by both patients and providers. For rural patients, the expansion of telehealth has…
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…
Most organizations, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Food and Drug of Administration (FDA), define remote therapeutic monitoring as the use of non-invasive devices that measure or detect common physiological parameters and must wirelessly transmit patient information to their health care provider or a monitoring entity. Unlike telemedicine, remote patient monitoring…
It’s recommended that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night, but more than one-third of American adults report sleeping less than that during each 24 hour period. A lack of adequate sleep is associated with impaired cognitive performance and an increase in vehicle, industrial, and medical accidents. Poor sleep affects the individual…
In the first quarter of 2024, 35.5 million, or 22.9% of the US workforce, worked remotely. Some thought remote work would wain as the spread of COVID-19 did, but the opposite has proven to be true. Rates of remote workers continue to rise, increasing from 19.6% in early 2023. It is obvious to employers that…
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