Recovery: One Step at a Time

In this podcast episode, Emily Daviss, PT, DPT, of Penumbra talks with Physical Therapy Products Chief Editor Melanie Hamilton-Basich about how physical therapists can use virtual reality to enhance treatment for their clients and improve health outcomes. They discuss some of the key benefits of VR for physical therapy, how Penumbra’s REAL System y-Series and i-Series help physical therapists engage and motivate patients, how the data insights from the REAL System support clinical decision making and documentation, and what the future holds for virtual reality and physical therapy.Emily Daviss, PT, DPT, was a practicing physical therapist for more than 11 years. She is now a senior clinical specialist at Penumbra, Inc. In her role, Emily helps facilitate the introduction of the REAL System, an evidence-based platform of products that leverages the power of virtual reality to engage and challenge patients through clinically designed virtual activities.” This podcast episode is produced by Physical Therapy Products and is sponsored by Penumbra. Visit REALSystem.com and PenumbraInc.com for more information.

In this podcast, Melanie Hamilton-Basich, chief editor of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products, talks with Karen Danchalski, PT, DPT, who has been practicing physical therapy for 25 years and has a special interest in mindful movement. They discuss how incorporating qigong and other types of mindful movement practice into physical therapy can benefit both patients and therapists. For more information about mindful movement and physical therapy, read Karen Danchalski’s series of articles on the subject:The Case for Mindful Movement in PTThe Benefits of Mindful Movement in Physical TherapyQigong for the Physical TherapistHow to Start a Mindful Movement Practice Karen Danchalski, PT, DPT, has been practicing physical therapy for 25 years. She currently practices in an outpatient orthopedic clinic and delivers outpatient level of care in the home setting. Karen is the education coordinator at Rehab at Home at Northwell Health where she organizes lectures for homecare therapists. She has a special interest in mindful movement and uses the practices of qigong and Pilates with her therapy clients. Karen has been a certified Stott Pilates instructor since 2013 and is a member of the National Qigong Association. She is the author of several articles written for therapists on the topics of mindful movement, pain, and personalized healthcare. She is pursuing a science writing certificate from University of California San Diego and is a member of the American Medical Writers Association.

In this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management is joined by two longtime occupational therapists—Kirsten Davin OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, and Bridget Scheidler EdD, OTR, CAPS—for a lively discussion about aging in place home modification strategies and considerations for occupational therapy clients as well as the education on this subject that’s available to therapists. They touch on why aging in place is so desirable to some clients, what types of home modification to consider and why, and tips for working with clients to find solutions that work for them.

In this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products talks with Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA, and co-founder and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend, Ore, about his experience attending a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program and why obtaining this degree was the right choice for him.

In this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products is joined by Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS, BCB-PMD, one of the first certified pelvic health physical therapists in the United States, to discuss the different ways physical therapists can provide solutions for people with pelvic floor dysfunction, including useful tools and techniques, and why more people don’t seek help from PTs for these issues.

In this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management is joined by John V. Rider, PhD, OTR/L, MSCS, CPAM, to talk about home modification assessments and recommendations, including tips for how occupational therapists can approach this process, what important aspects to focus on, and how to get clients on board with your recommendations. John V. Rider, PhD, OTR/L, MSCS, CPAM, is an occupational therapist and associate professor at Touro University Nevada in the School of Occupational Therapy. He has spent most of his career working as a community-based occupational therapist specializing in chronic pain and neurological conditions. When not writing or presenting on home modifications and rehabilitation topics, he enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors with his wife, five children, and dog. Related articles by John V. Rider in Rehab Management:Convincing Clients to Embrace Home Modificationhttps://rehabpub.com/daily-living/convincing-clients-to-embrace-home-modification/Home Modifications for Fall Preventionhttps://rehabpub.com/gait-balance/home-modifications-for-fall-prevention/Rising Up to Cope with Fallshttps://rehabpub.com/conditions/rising-up-to-cope-with-falls/ For more great content from Rehab Management, subscribe to our newsletter:https://info.medqor.com/rmsubform

In this podcast episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products talks with Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA, and president of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates Inc, about the use of dual task testing and training to both assess clients who have experienced a concussion and to facilitate these athletes’ recovery so they can get back to the sport they love.For more great content from Physical Therapy Products and Rehab Management, subscribe to our newsletters below:https://info.medqor.com/ptpsubformhttps://info.medqor.com/rmsubform

In this episode, Melanie Hamilton-Basich of Rehab Management and Physical Therapy Products discusses the benefits of providing industrial therapy services with Virginia “Ginnie” Marshall (Halling), PT, CEO of DSI Work Solutions and Glenda Key, founder and CEO of Key Functional Assessments Network. They cover why PTs, OTs, and rehab professionals might want to expand their services to include this type of therapy by partnering with employers, how it helps employers do more than just get injured employees back to work, as well as tips for how to get started. For more great content from Physical Therapy Products and Rehab Management, subscribe to our newsletters below:https://info.medqor.com/ptpsubformhttps://info.medqor.com/rmsubform