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| | HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS |
Nutrition Reviews
Sarcopenic declines in muscle mass and function contribute to the risk of falls, reduced mobility, and progression to frailty in older persons. Mitigation of sarcopenia can be achieved by consumption of higher quality protein in sufficient quantities, which current research suggests are greater than the recommended intakes of approximately 0.8 g/kg bodyweight/d.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Patients who experience heart failure are prone to malnutrition. The aim of this study was to determine the association between risk of malnutrition and physical function in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation following heart failure.
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PT in Motion
PTs and other providers in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will face an entirely new payment methodology beginning in October. APTA can help you get up to speed.
Similar to an earlier-announced educational series on the upcoming home health payment system change, APTA will host 2 live Q-and-A sessions with staff and member experts on the new SNF payment system, known as the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
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Tulsa World
A local physical therapy company is part of an early wave of providers using virtual reality to augment pain management treatments.
Redbud Physical Therapy received the equipment a few weeks ago and will begin incorporating it into its regular therapy regimen.
“The reason we’re putting energy around this is the opioid epidemic,” said Amy Malone, Redbud’s regional director.
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WebPT
Attracting patients can be a big struggle—one that, especially in smaller clinics, often leaves therapists and practice owners wondering exactly how to get more business. And although we’ve talked a lot about some common strategies you can use to lure in new patients (and retain old ones), there are some less-visible forces that could be pulling in a small portion of your patient pool.
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PT in Motion
Authors of a new clinical practice guideline (CPG) on treatment of shoulder pain took a hard look at the advisability of surgery and came to a conclusion that can be boiled down to 3 words: don't do it.
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Parkinson News Today
Although exercise is beneficial for patients at all stages of Parkinson’s disease, a regular routine should be in place before movement issues become pronounced, an expert who led a presentation hosted by The Parkinson Voice Project advises.
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PT Products Online
The field of post-concussive care is actively evolving, as is evidenced by ongoing media presence, emerging medical evidence, and rule changes in sports, to name a few examples. What was a passive “rest is best” treatment approach has evolved into a much more active and engaged recovery process following the initial rest phase.
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APTA-PPS
Marketing in 2019 is so expansive, the sheer number of formats and media quickly spread budgets thin and water-down the message. Cash-based programming offers the perfect opportunity to market to new and existing clients without paying a dime. Discover how cash-based classes, educational sessions, services, and retail health products improve brand awareness, increase client sampling of your products and services, and build new and lasting relationships with fans loyal to your brand.
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Disclaimer: The SCAPTA News is a digest of the most important news selected for the South Carolina Physical Therapy Association from thousands of sources. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the author and not of SCAPTA.
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