Staying Steady: Balance Problems and Treatment It’s estimated that at any given moment, 6.2 million American adults struggle with a chronic problem of balance, dizziness, or both. And, the problem only increases with age. Effective balance involved comfortably controlling and maintaining your body’s position when walking, climbing stairs, standing, or even sitting. This grand balancing …
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from a stroke each year.[1] That leaves many survivors with the tough task of relearning. They have to start parts of their life over as they work on walking, talking, and even processing and remembering as they once did. And, it leaves many family members and loved ones with the challenge …
October is National Physical Therapy month and we want to celebrate! Each year, the American Physical Therapy Association works to educate the public about the benefits of physical therapy and this year’s theme is on pain management. Over 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain and for many, physical therapy can be a safer alternative …
If you are a resident, staff member, or family member of a resident at Sunrise Assisted Living in Montgomery Village, Maryland, then you already know what a great person she is. For those of you who are not familiar with Vennela Pulikanti, allow us to enlighten you. Vennela has been a physical therapist for over …
Perhaps you’ve noticed that Baker Rehab is growing by leaps and bounds. In spite of a few farewells in 2013, we have continued to expand our staff and our geographic footprint in three states. Because we are a small company, we depend on everybody pitching in to make it all work. We are especially grateful …
You know that when you receive glowing feedback from a client about one of your employees, you’ve got someone very special on your team. When Elmcroft Assisted Living in Martinsburg, WV sent us this note, we knew we had our November Spotlight on Excellence therapist: “Deb Cline is of the highest quality therapists. The staff …
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 …
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 …
Successful Outcomes in Home Health: Sometimes It Takes More Than a Great Clinician Read More »
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 …
Physical therapist heads profession’s Md. board Originally published August 07, 2011 By Ed Waters Jr. Frederick News-Post Staff A Frederick physical therapist has been elected to the prestigious position of chairman of the Maryland Physical Therapy Board of Examiners. John Baker, CEO of Baker Rehab Group, formerly HomeCare Rehab and Nursing, was elected by the …