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What's Wrong With a Walker?
by Toni Patt
Why don't people want to use walkers? I've been asking myself this question a lot lately. I've had several patients who need to use a walker for safety but refuse to use one. Not only did they refuse to use one, but they told me they didn't need one and Read More...
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A Weighty Issue
by Toni Patt
In the most recent issue of ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation (electronic version), Michael Dionne, PT, and Daniel J. Drake, MSN, RN, tackle the topic of treating bariatric patients. Their article "Bariatric Basics" discusses the special considerations Read More...
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We Need to Work Together
by Toni Patt
In the latest issue of PT Magazine , Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS, talks about the need for PTs to work together no matter what degree they have. Throughout her article, Ms. Dunn provides examples of difficulties she believes PTs are running into as the Read More...
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This Department is in Crisis
by Toni Patt
I'm working in an acute care rehab department this month. It is in crisis. There has been a leadership void for three weeks because a decision was made to change the direction of the department. As so often happens in these situations, the manager was Read More...
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Keep Your Documentation Clear
by Toni Patt
Something new happened to me a few days ago. A patient I had discharged from therapy the day before was back on caseload. I wasn't too surprised because that does happen. I got a real surprise when I read the documentation. I had written a long, detailed Read More...
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In Defense of Experience
by Toni Patt
Last week I found myself in the position of defending experienced therapists, specifically those who have been practicing 15 years or more. I was talking to a newer graduate, SB. He was finding fault with therapists who have been practicing awhile but 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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The Right to Decide
by Toni Patt
In the May 2008 issue of GeriNotes , William H. Staples PT, DPT, GCS tackles the topic of informed consent and cognitively impaired individuals. Mr. Staples talks about the importance of determining if a patient is capable of giving informed consent. Read More...
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THE APTA CONFERENCE IS IN TEXAS
by Toni Patt
This I had to make a choice between taking my horse to Regional's in Fort Worth or going to the APTA Conference in San Antonio. As it turns out I couldn't do either one. I couldn't afford it. No one should be surprised that showing horses is expensive. Read More...
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Guess Who is Behind the Wheel?
by Toni Patt
I got a surprise when I went to work the other day. The electric doors were broken. An elderly woman had backed her car into them. I'm not sure how she did it. She would have had to hop a curve, turn 90 degrees and then hit the accelerator while the car Read More...
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A Visit to Outpatient Land
by Toni Patt
Last week I had an opportunity to do something I rarely get to do. I worked in an OP ortho clinic. Since I usually work in acute care or SNFs it was a nice change of pace. I got a chance to visit OP land. Yet, by the time the day ended I was wondering Read More...
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Therapy is an Automatic Response
by Toni Patt
I was sitting with a group of friends this weekend during a lull in the horse show. Everyone was complaining about being sore. Listening made me realize two things. First, people don't adequately stretch on a regular basis. Second, I was the only one 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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The Family Issue
by Toni Patt
Last weekend I was reminded of why I hate visiting hours. I went to treat a patient who had family in her room. Usually I let the patient decide if the family can stay. This time the family decided for the patient. Not only did they decide to stay they Read More...
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I'm Confused About Something
by Toni Patt
I work as a contract therapist. Using me is expensive. In Houston the rates for contract services keep going up. I think there have been two rate hikes in the last 6 months. Facilities use us to fill vacant positions until someone can be hired. Many facilities Read More...
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