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Side Effects of Neurontin for Pain
Helping Your Physical Therapy Patients Identify the Side Effects Associated with Neurontin As a physical therapist, it is quite likely that you will treat patients that have been prescribed Neurontin by their medical doctor. If your patient has been prescribed...
The Truth Behind Codeine Dependence
As a physical therapist, it is important for you to know and understand the truth behind codeine dependence among patients that suffer from any type of pain or discomfort in the body. This particular prescription medication is typically issued to individuals that...
The Advantages of Becoming Involved with a Management Service Organization (MSO) as a Physical Therapist
As a healthcare professional, it is quite likely that you have observed the fact that every professional and every agency is growing in strength and numbers. The consolidation that is currently occurring is considered to be expansive. Hospitals, practices, and other...
Mefenamic Acid Can Help With Fibromyalgia
It has been found that Mefenamic Acid assists those diagnosed with fibromyalgia. This particular medication is sold under the name of "Ponstan". It is also sold under the brand name of "Ponstel". This is part of the drug class for anti-inflammatory medications. It is...
Volume Vs. Value Based Health Care
Patient care is changing in many areas of medicine. Much discussion is taking place about volume vs. value-based health care. What is the difference and how does that difference affect physical therapy? Value based health care focuses on the patient's needs in...
Management Service Organization: A Better Physical Therapy Business Model
MSO (Management Service Organization) is considered to be one of the best business models for physical therapists. If you have a desire to maintain your own clinical-based identity and your reputation as a brand and experience the numerous advantages that are often...
Helping Patients Understand Dizziness and Overcome It
If your patients have ever experienced the feeling of being off balance, that they are spinning or moving, that their head is heavy, or lightheadedness, they have experienced dizziness. Many people have experienced the uncomfortable and awkward condition of being...
Tell Legislators to Support Amended Version of 21st Century Cures
Rehabilitation Research and Medicare Locum Tenens for PTs Included in 21st Century Cures Legislation! Contact Your Legislators and Tell Them to Support Today! THE CURRENT SITUATION As many of you may know, members of Congress introduced an amended version of the 21st...
Rhodiola for Fibromyalgia Patients
Not many people know and understand how to use Rhodiola for fibromyalgia sufferers. The plant, which is referred to as "Rhodiola Rosea" originated in three different areas in the world. These locations included the mountains throughout Asia, various sections of the...
Natural Treatments to Assist Your Physical Therapy Patients with Pain that Occurs at Night
Many individuals experience severe pain at night. These individuals may or may not indulge in taking over-the-counter and/or prescription medications in order to reduce the pain that they experience. If you are the physical therapist of one of the millions of patients...
Understanding Your Patient’s OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
As a physical therapist, having a patient with OCD or “obsessive-compulsive disorder” can be a challenging endeavor. Understanding their OCD maybe even more challenging. Most likely, the disorder has become evident while treating your patient. The first thing that you...
2017 Proposed Medicare Fee Schedule Details Released
On November 2nd, The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publicly released a final version of the Medicare Fee Schedule for the year of 2017. The finalized schedule reflects positive incentives for physical therapists and primary care providers that were...
