PT and the City : February 2010

Pain by Lisa West: Some of our computer-based documentation program changed this week at work, which included a new section of documentation called "Pain". While most therapists included a patient's complaints or denial of pain somewhere within their notes previously, this Read More...
2 comments »
Total Motion Release by Lisa West: A fellow therapist was telling me about an inservice he had that explained a new treatment philosophy called "Total Motion Release." The basic concept of this practice involves using non-affected body parts in normal ROM and functional activities to strengthen Read More...
6 comments »
10-Hour Work Day by Lisa West: I'm switching my schedule around a little bit (with the help of my supervisor, of course). I'll be working four 10-hour days now, instead of five 8-hour days. I think this is going to be a good change for me. I'm a little bit concerned that working later Read More...
5 comments »
Decisions by Lisa West: Those of us who work in health care know how many decisions we are faced with every day. MDs and pharmacists determine the best pharmaceuticals for patients. Nurses monitor a patient's status to know if they are stable enough for discharge or require Read More...
2 comments »