Posts Tagged ‘clinicians’
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a beautiful day of overeating, parades, football, gratitude and, most importantly, pie. Although that holiday dinner can also be filled with conversational landmines. There’s that uncle who you fight with about politics on Facebook and now have to actually see in person. Your parents like to ask loudly every chance they get why…
Read MoreRespiration and Positioning Presentation
Education among our staff, teaching students and continually practicing new approaches is our model in clinical education. Recently, a therapist who worked for Prime Rehabilitation Services, Inc. for many years, invited me to present on the subject of respiration and positioning. This lead to a wonderful, educational session regarding several topics. 1) Respiratory program with…
Read MoreBuilding a Plan for Success
Guest Post by Christopher Nigroni, OTR, DOR At Regency Grande Nursing Center, our rehab team prides itself on thorough, client- specific discharge planning. The Prime Rehabilitation Services, Inc. team here and across all our NJ/NY/PA locations strives for excellent therapy services and patient care. But what does that mean without proper discharge planning? A proper…
Read MoreFree Dementia Course
In this ever-changing healthcare environment, there are times when the patient’s perspective can get misunderstood. Relias has made available for free a powerful and insightful educational training course, “A Day in the Life of Henry: A Dementia Experience” to promote empathy for Dementia Sufferers. “A Day in the Life of Henry provides professionals across the healthcare…
Read MoreWorld Physical Therapy Day
Guest post by Floraine Emata-Pagcu, PT, DOR Saturday, September 8th is World Physical Therapy Day. This day is an opportunity for physical therapists from all over the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution our profession makes to keeping people well, mobile and independent. The human body is remarkably easy to damage and break,…
Read MoreWhat Patients Say About Prime Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
“[Therapy was] A+. Will recommend the Care Center to anyone asking.” – Jean W., Liberty, NY “I came in needing much help. Thank you for getting me back together! Excellent staff.” – Nancy D., Wharton, NJ “This group was incredible and more than wonderful. I have never seen such seasoned professionals come together and perform…
Read MoreMuscle strengthening related to function
Recently, muscle strengthening related to function was presented to the therapists in the facilities where we provide rehabilitation services. I would like to share with you the highlights of this presentation. Integrated Muscle Action: A single muscle action results in a chain reaction The agonist is the prime mover contracted in a concentric way The…
Read MoreNeuroplasticity: Remapping the Brain
Guest post by Floraine Emata-Pagcu, PT, DOR Neoroplasticity: The brain’s ability to recognize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. It allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their environment. Michael is a…
Read MoreSuccess Story – Sullivan County Adult Care Center
(Guest post by Judy Spafford, PT, DOR) One and one-half years ago a 22 year old young lady arrived at our facility one year post TBI from an automobile accident. She had been in a persistent vegetative state since the accident. She presented with bilateral upper and lower extremity contractures and no volitional movement. We…
Read MoreThe Importance of Belonging
Prime Rehabilitation Services and Mobile Therapy Services were proud exhibitors at the APTANJ Spring Conference this past weekend. As a Physical Therapist with decades of experience, I recognize and appreciate the value of local, regional, and national organizations who drive our profession and related industries forward, highlighting the importance of our professional accomplishments to the…
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