A Case Report Exploring Activity Intensity in Inpatient Rehabilitation After Stroke by Kathryn Zalewski, PT, Julie Kerk, PT, Kristina Laundre, PT, Amber Wacek, PT and Melissa Wiedmeyer, PT |
Amount and duration of rehabilitation therapy delivered after stroke is largely influenced by regulations guiding reimbursement from federal funding programs. Inpatient rehabilitation is viewed as being beneficial to people in the early stages of stroke recovery (1). The combined impact of physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST) for individuals recovering from first stroke (CVA) is estimated at 20 points ..>>read more |
Marfan Syndrome and Physical Therapy Implications by Sarah Bellin, DPT |
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of connective tissue that is mainly manifested by cardiovascular complications with certain characteristic skeletal components. The incidence rate of Marfan syndrome is estimated to be between 1 in 3,000 to 10,000 individuals worldwide (1). There are varying degrees of severity of Marfan syndrome and if diagnosed and treated properly, a normal life expectancy can be achieved. If an ..>>read more |