Physical Therapist in Transition : women's health

Two Options

Karen Schiff — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:31:00 GMT

Numerous case reports and journal articles later, I'm contemplating two separate case reports for my final project in the quest for my DPT. The position I'm in now is trying to decide between two trauma patients and their complicated surgical procedures,...(read more)

The Year in Review

Karen Schiff — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:02:00 GMT

As this year comes to a close, I'd like to reflect on a most productive, busy and emotional past 12 months. Final grades have arrived this morning for the fall semester of the DPT program. My capstone project will begin very soon. After narrowing down...(read more)

Staying Profitable and Productive

Karen Schiff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:28:00 GMT

One thing is true in the field of rehabilitation: Change is constant. This has never been more true than at the present time. Within the past year, there have been staffing shortages followed by staffing surplus; needed equipment, but not enough room;...(read more)

Functional Outcome Tools

Karen Schiff — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:51:00 GMT

Within the next few months, it will be necessary to choose a patient as a case report in order to complete my DPT. Initially, I had seriously contemplated using a patient from more than 10 years ago, a young woman who suffered a complex pelvic fracture...(read more)

Thinking Ahead

Karen Schiff — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:46:00 GMT

This past week has been quite exciting at my home. My oldest graduated from high school on Monday, and my youngest finishes freshman year of high school today. Proudly, I see my young ladies growing and progressing through their teenage years with the...(read more)

Summer Semester in Progress

Karen Schiff — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:50:00 GMT

Lecture handouts are printed, lectures are downloaded. "Women's Health" and "Vestibular Rehabilitation" are the classes I'm registered for and currently working on, along with the final exams, which are printed. This is going to be a quick semester. June...(read more)

Summer Semester 2012

Karen Schiff — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:08:00 GMT

One year down, one to go! The next six weeks will be filled with lectures and articles pertaining to women's health and vestibular rehabilitation. This should be exciting, as a classmate of mine is certified in vestibular rehabilitation, and I have been...(read more)

Spring Semester Completed

Karen Schiff — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:48:00 GMT

Another semester of school, finished! What an amazing journey this has become. "Differential Diagnosis" and "Pharmacology for Physical Medicine," so appropriate for therapists in so many ways. The past semester has brought up some interesting situations...(read more)