With my experience working as a PT in an outpatient clinic, two different rehab facilities, in home health, and now as an in-home outpatient therapy provider I have seen my fair share of Medicare patients. Medicare can be so complicated but I hope this video provides some clarity in regards to Medicare coverage for PT. …
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aging-with-ability/episodes/11-Conditions-You-May-Be-Surprised-That-Physical-Therapists-Treat-Part-2-e27438n https://youtu.be/qrGyHkFeC0Q Have you had jaw pain before? What about a diabetes diagnosis? Did you know that a physical therapist can help you? Join Christine for the second half of the list of conditions that PTs can treat Research Links Mentioned in Video: Diabetes Exercise for type 2 diabetes Falls Prevention Group Interventions Education Interventions …
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Do you experience dizziness or incontinence? Did you know these are two conditions that can be treated by a physical therapist? Join Christine for the first 5 of 11 conditions that you may be surprised to learn that a physical therapist can treat. Research Links Mentioned in Video: Dizziness 91% reported symptom resolution after BPPV …
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Have you ever felt rushed at a doctor’s visit? Did you feel unprepared? I became a physical therapist partly because I wanted to be able to spend long periods of time with my patients, see them frequently, and work toward common goals. Unfortunately, the healthcare world continues to change due to pressures from lowering insurance …
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Cardiologist? Urologist? What is with all these -ists? Sometimes keeping track of what each of your medical specialists does is difficult. As a physical therapist working with older adults I work with many patients that have multiple chronic conditions and often a specialist for each one. I hope this post, podcast, and free printable list …
How do you feel when your doctor sends you to physical therapy? Are you just counting the weeks until your next step-maybe that MRI or surgery consult. Physical therapy is a very effective treatment option for many conditions. This episode discusses benefits of physical therapy-even if your road eventually leads to surgery. Evidence discussed includes …
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Do you struggle with incontinence? Have you thought about how it is impacting your daily life? Are you reducing your activities due to your symptoms? Learn more about where these changes can lead as well as be encouraged that you can take action now to reduce your symptoms and change your lifestyle with the incontinence …
Have you heard the term exercise snack? Learn more about this short duration, easy to perform style of exercise integration and see how it can help you in your daily life. Podcast Links Google Podcast Audio available on anchor.com and Spotify Resources After Listening:
Have you thought about what your future caregiving needs may be? Are there things right now that you are struggling with and could use some help? Are you caring for a loved one and wondering what resources may be available? Listen to today’s episode of the podcast to learn more about burnout and what levels …
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Dementia is an encompassing term that covers a wide range of symptoms from memory loss to mood changes that impact mainly older adults. On this episode of the Aging with Ability Podcast Christine, PT discusses early signs of dementia and contrasts them with delirium. Listen or watch with the links below! Podcast Links Google Podcast …
