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Halftime
by Lisa Catenacci

Well, I'm halfway done with my third clinical. This week we finished the CPI assessment and had a long discussion about my strengths and weaknesses thus far, and goals for the rest of the semester. The online CPI is actually really nice to use--much easier Read More...

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Documentation
by Lisa Catenacci

Well, here is my greatest internal frustration thus far at my clinical- documenting. For the sake of argument, let's assume that my evaluation and treatment sessions go by flawlessly (although, obviously, I have many areas to improve upon). Then, I have Read More...

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Life in Rehab
by Lisa Catenacci

Well, I have one week of working in inpatient-rehab under my belt. It has been wonderful! I've seen a variety of pathologies--Parkinson's, hip fractures, stroke, along with many others. Challenges thus far: learning the computer system, documenting efficiently, Read More...

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Starting a Rehab Clinical
by Lisa Catenacci

This week I will begin my third clinical, in a rehab setting with an emphasis in neuro patients. I am anxious to get back in the clinic after a semester of listening to lectures and studying! I think I'm going to enjoy rehab because I'll be able to spend Read More...

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Residency, Part Two
by Lisa Catenacci

Yes, I was offered a position in the residency program! I accepted an offer from ProHealth Care in Waukesha, starting July 6. WOAH! A lot of the details haven't been worked out yet, which worries me some because I am a very organized, planned person. Read More...

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Can Clinicians Change?
by Lisa Catenacci

We had a journal club in class today-discussing an article about the development and implementation of Clinical Prediction Rules (CPR). While we were discussing the article, the conversation led to comments regarding how to change clinicians' decision-making Read More...

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Cirque du Soleil
by Lisa Catenacci

WOW!! I have just experienced a truly awesome opportunity: The chair of the PT department at Marquette University, Dr. Lawrence Pan, worked his networking magic and was offered to attend the Cirque du Soleil (CDS) show in Milwaukee-and was able to bring Read More...

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