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My NDT Course Wasn’t What I Expected
by Toni Patt
Last weekend I finally got the chance to attend an NDT course. Even though some of the material was basic, it pulled things together for me. For the first time I feel like I might have a chance at passing the NCS exam in a year or two. Listening to the Read More...
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A Matter of Perspective
by Toni Patt
I went to a CEU course last week about motor control. One of the key points of the presentation was the influence of perception on movement. For example, a patient will move in response to the perceived environment. Therefore, if the patient perceives Read More...
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How to Handle Incorrect Information
by Toni Patt
I found myself in an awkward situation a few days ago. I had just finished an evaluation in the stroke unit. The OT was preparing to work with the patient, so I gave her a summary of what I had already done so she could be more efficient. I mentioned Read More...
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This Was a Learning Experience
by Toni Patt
Recently I had the opportunity to work with a different PTA on the rehab unit. She'd worked there off and on over the years and more recently has been filling in as needed. For some reason I hadn't met her previously. I'm sorry to say I wish I would have Read More...
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It’s Time to Read the Literature
by Toni Patt
Last week I had a unique assignment. I was to read an article, present it where I work and report back on the response. Specifically, I was to address whether anyone could follow my presentation and knew the statistics. It didn't surprise me when no one Read More...
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A CEU Course Got Me Thinking
by Toni Patt
Saturday I went to a CEU course on neuroanatomy. That isn't something that lends itself to a full day of lecture but I made it through. The last hour or so is a blur. My brain stopped processing before the class finished. The instructor included treatment Read More...
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Computers Are a Part of PT
by Toni Patt
My computer was down for a few days. Three calls to the manufacturer later and I'm back up and running. Being computer-less was an eye-opening experience. It made me realize how much I've come to depend on mine. I had to stop and think about how to do Read More...
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Osteoporosis
by Toni Patt
This semester my class is about woman's health from midlife to beyond. We're studying disease processes that typically affect older women. Last week the topic was osteoporosis. I thought that would be pretty basic. It's caused by loss of bone mass. It's Read More...
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A Disturbing Trend
by Toni Patt
The old ladies of therapy have been talking again. This time we were discussing a trend we've noticed. We're concerned because what we've seen doesn't bode well for the future of our profession. None of us are excited with the new graduates we've been Read More...
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Back in the Lab Again
by Toni Patt
I spent last weekend in Dallas. I had to go there for a lab for my online class. Three one day labs are required. This was the first. It was also my first venture into onsite graduate education. My first class was 100 percent online. All the lectures Read More...
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