The topics of light and darkness are widely explored in the holy books of the Jewish and Christian faiths, beginning with the very first verse of the book of Genesis. The concept of light versus darkness is further explored throughout the remaining scriptures. At Christmas time, we re-read the words of the prophet Isaiah, who […]
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Our awesome PT, NCS, DPT, Katie Stout, shared this article with me, so I wanted to pass it along. Very interesting! Your thoughts? “Research: Playing Catch Can Improve Balance, Prevent Falls In Seniors The simple training exercise of catching a weighted medicine ball can improve balance and might help prevent falls in the elderly, according
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Alzheimer’s and other dementias are neurological diseases Cognitive impairment in early stage Alzheimer’s disease limits a physical therapist’s ability to accurately assess motor skills, muscle tone, and strength. Because therapists typically use traditional fact-finding approaches like question/answer and verbal commands, Alzheimer’s patients can be dismissed as “within functional limits” or “not appropriate for therapy” due
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Most people who experience joint dysfunction over time don’t just lose mobility in a single joint; they lose entire patterns of movement. A person with an unstable knee or painful hip gradually stops squatting, bending, and rotating. He or she may lose vestibular and peripheral balance responses due to lack of use. Compensatory movement patterns
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Sometimes while I am interviewing potential new hires, I feel their apprehension and anxiety about moving into the field of home health physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Although the idea of home health sounds like a flexible and rewarding career path, they are still nervous about the “what-ifs”. Let’s break down the common myths and
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Sometimes it takes a village. I recently treated a client who made tremendous progress and experienced very successful outcomes. It’s a great example of how family involvement can facilitate positive changes with only a few helpful, yet firm, recommendations. An elderly woman with a history of Parkinson’s disease was referred to home physical therapy by
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For many years, the Baker Rehab Group (aka HomeCare Rehab and Nursing) machine was meticulously maintained by our office manager Lisa Baker (no relation to Dr. John Baker). It was in the spring of 2009 that we lost Lisa, one of the world’s most caring, genuine, and loving individuals, to cancer. With bittersweet irony, Lisa’s
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I am brimming with such pride and admiration that, being without a platform or mountaintop to holler from, I felt had no choice but to hijack John Baker’s blog while he is on vacation. I’ll ask his forgiveness later. But for now I must share with you some warm fuzzies- the kind that leave a
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Received a referral from an orthopod for home physical therapy to see a client who had fallen at home. She had both hips replaced in the last few years. The referral said “Left Hip Pain. Eval and Treat.” I figured I was walking into a situation of someone who had a painful left hip…possible hip
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Let me take a moment to introduce you to the Dementia Queen! The “Queen of Dementia” a.k.a. Sue Paul has been the Chief Operating Officer of Baker Rehab Group since 2002.She has held certifications in geriatrics through the American Occupational Therapy Association and served as AOTA representative for the End of Life Practice Recommendations for
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