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New study: Exercise improves memory in heart failure patients
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAbout 5.7 million adults in the United States have heart failure (HF). One in nine deaths in 2009 included HF as contributing cause, and about half of those who develop HF die within five years of diagnosis. HF is associated with frequent hospital admissions, reduced quality of life, significant morbidity, and increased mortality. Cognitive impairment is a common adverse consequence of HF and is characterized by deficits in one or more cognition domains, including attention, memory, executive function, and psychomotor speed.
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The time to have fun is when you have no time
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWe live in a fast-paced world, no doubt about it. We are constantly rushing here and there for appointments, for work, for shopping, for school, for church, or for sports obligations. There’s no time for anything because your schedule is packed with things you must do, not necessarily what you want to do. But these obligations are generally man-made. They are the product of our own demands and self-expectations, where busyness is frequently valued more highly than productivity. Not only do we adults get caught up in this endless cycle of busyness, I’ve witnessed it in the children they parent as well.
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You can do these things in your sleep
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareYou never go to bed early because you're trying to get stuff accomplished, right? Rethink that strategy. Science is proving that your brain is surprisingly good at multitasking while you sleep — and your body functions at a surprisingly energetic level, too. Here are just a few of the surprising things you can do in your sleep. Your mental and physical health will thank you for these!
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6 soccer drills to teach players to improve their agility
Tim Frechette Sports & FitnessFor soccer players, agility is a vital characteristic, almost equal to speed and strength. Developing better agility is not that difficult and does not require a lot of workout tools. We’ve put together our favorite six drills to improve soccer agility. With these drills, you’ll be well on your way to improving your agility. The best part is that each of these drills requires minimal workout gear and not a lot of time.
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Podcast: How to convert a prospective patient calling your out-of-network…
Jarod Carter Healthcare AdministrationThis episode features my interview with Jerry Durham, co-owner of San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy, who transitioned his three-clinic practice completely out of network with all third-party payors except Medicare. This episode dives into the details of the initial phone conversation with a prospective patient when your clinic is not in network with any insurances. He goes into so many important details, I actually recommend listening to this one twice and taking notes if you are serious about transitioning your practice out-of-network.
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5 ways wearable medical devices can boost patient outcomes
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareAs a healthcare professional, you know that wearable medical devices can benefit your patients in extremely valuable ways — if used correctly. Using wrist trackers, smart clothing and attachable sensors, it's possible for patients to determine how much physical activity they get each day, evaluate the impact daily stress has on their lives, and even self-monitor an ongoing medical condition. So how can you help empower your patients to use wearables correctly — and safely? These five science-tested strategies can help you give the correct instructions — and improve your patients' overall health most effectively.
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Gluteal tendinopathy: How do the treatment options compare?
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessGluteal tendinopathy is the most common cause of lateral hip pain. Until recently, the source of pain was thought to be an inflamed trochanteric bursa, but recent studies suggest a more likely cause is irritation of the gluteus medius/minimus muscle tendon. Treatment of this condition is usually conservative, using exercise rehabilitation to strengthen the hip abductor muscles as well as patient education to manage load through the area. The BMJ recently published an article looking into the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy. The research looked into the outcomes of three approaches to gluteal tendinopathy treatment: education and exercise; corticosteroid injection; and "wait and see."
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Podcast: How to start a cash practice inside a gym with Danny Matta
Jarod Carter Sports & FitnessIn this episode, Jarod speaks with Danny Matta, DPT, OCS, CSCS of Athlete’s Potential and MobilityWOD. His cash-based PT practice is based within a CrossFit gym. Though we dive into the nuts and bolts of starting a cash practice within a gym, this interview is absolutely packed with cash-based wisdom applicable to all practice locations. Enjoy!
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10 tips for beginning meditators
Victoria Fann Mental HealthcareThe number of people meditating in the U.S. is growing. A recent National Health Interview Survey found that, between 2012 and 2017, meditation by adults increased from 4.1 percent to 14.2 percent, while meditation by children increased from 0.6 percent to 5.4 percent. In addition to the obvious perks, such as increased calmness and emotional well-being, regular meditation may also reduce numerous physical symptoms such as high blood pressure, digestive issues and other stress-related illness. Given that there are so many different approaches to meditation, here are 10 tips to help you get started.
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Podcast: Concierge PT and podcasting to attract patients with Dr. Karen…
Jarod Carter Sports & FitnessBetween running her cash-based practice in New York City, recording her thriving Healthy Wealthy and Smart podcast, and co-founding the Women in PT Summit, Dr. Karen Litzy is one busy person. In this short interview, I get Karen’s thoughts on hiring new employees for her concierge practice, how podcasting has changed her life, and how my listeners might start their own patient-generating podcasts.
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