| The FTC and You |
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The Federal Trade Commission will soon be forcing banks and other creditors to adopt tough new identity theft procedures. So? you may ask. Well, if you provide services to patients without asking them to pay in-full upfront, the government considers you a creditor, too. Learn what these "Red Flag Rules" will mean to your staff and practice by following the links below.
Read the legalise here...
Register for the APTA audio conference here...
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Awaking and Dampening Sensitive Senses
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Five year old Teva had a very hard time coping with new tactile
situations. Something as strange as the feel of a
heavy winter coat created a sense of
discord in him.
His OT quickly realized that her
patient needed strong sensory stimulation in order to focus and relax and she felt she could provide this best in the therapy pool.
(This article is the 4th of a 7-part series called Pediatric Poolside Practicum published in Advance magazine by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT)
Read more here...
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| Disabled Children Study |
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A study at a Boston pediatric hospital program recently documented the effectiveness of water-based therapy for a group of disabled children. A wide range of outcomes were used to assess
changes in participation, activity, and body function. The results: aquatic PT when used as an adjunct to land-based PT
interventions may be effective in improving outcomes in patients with
physical disabilities.
Read more here...
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Laughter Yoga
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Endorphins released as a result of laughter may help in reducing the
intensity of pain in those suffering from arthritis, spondylitis and
muscular spasms. This provides immediate pain relief
typically lasting for 2 hours and can relieve headaches, muscular and
joint pain. Is there a laughing club in your pool's future?
Read more here...
Watch the video here...
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