Tricks AND Treats: In the Northeast, Fall is in full swing.  Leaves have turned colors, temperatures have cooled, and sweaters have emerged from the depths of closets.  In warmer climes, the change of season is chiefly marked by the appearance of ghosts, princesses and superheroes, etc. on doorsteps in quest of sugary treats.  Halloween is ….

The Future Is Here! Here are five cutting edge technologies and techniques that we think will have considerable impact on Physical Therapy well into the future. AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmills:  Developed by a Fremont, CA based company, and based on technology developed at NASA, these machines have been FDA-cleared for use in medical centers, PT clinics, ….

The goal for every Physical Therapist is to successfully improve patient movement and manage, reduce, or eliminate pain. Equally important is the role that PT’s play in preventing re-injury/recurrence of illness, and in managing chronic conditions. Every rehab plan should include an evaluation of the client’s medical history and lifestyle – particularly their nutritional habits. ….

You just graduated with your degree in Physical Therapy….now what?  How do you acquire experience, hone your skills and pay down any education loans you may have acquired along the way?  One way is through temporary/contract/travel jobs.  These positions are particularly well-suited for PTs at the start of their careers for many reasons.  Short-term assignments, ….

My recent trip to New York City included a visit to The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) to see “Century of the Child: Growing by Design”, a grand survey of designs for children. The twentieth century, despite some very dark decades, was marked by a global emphasis on child developments and rights.  School buildings, pediatric ….

In addition to being PT Month, October is also “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month”.  Current care models for disease focus on treatment plans and follow-ups to prevent recurrence.  However, the side-effects of such treatment can be as physically limiting and debilitating as breast cancer itself, if not more.  There is a growing body of evidence ….

“Move Forward- Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life” October is National Physical Therapy month, a great time to recognize and reward the important work that PTs do for society.  Centra would like to suggest 10 unique gifts that are sure to please every therapist, including yourself.  These make great presents for this month’s celebration, as ….

SCD is a group of disorders of the hemoglobin which disproportionately affects the African-Americans and Hispanics in the U.S., where it is generally hereditary.  Characterized by distorted red cell molecules shaped like crescents/sickles, onset occurs in early childhood where symptoms are usually: anemia, restricted range of motion, shortness of breath, fatigue and delayed growth and ….