[For New PTs] Orthoses are not things you 'make after the patient gets better.' Thinking about cut-downs and FIM gains

Introduction: When I used to say 'Let's wait until they get a little better'When I was in a convalescent rehabilitation ward, ...

[Certified Care Worker] 39th National Examination Preparation Problem Collection: 100 Questions + Full Explanations | By Part A, B, & C | Exam Strategy Guide

The Certified Care Worker is a national qualification for those working in the care field. More than 70,000 people take the ...
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Breathing Exercises Cut Pneumonia Risk by Nearly 60 Percent in Stroke Survivors

Stroke survivors may soon be prescribed something deceptively simple to protect their lungs: structured breathing exercises ...
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Systematic review links robot-assisted gait training to walking gains in children with cerebral palsy

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 randomized trials involving 718 children found that robot-assisted gait training ...
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Prevalence and Associated Features of the Cold Hemiplegic Arm

Background and Purpose Some stroke patients complain of an unpleasant sensation of coldness in the hemiplegic arm. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of this symptom and any associated ...
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Operations & Training

The mission of Firehouse is to educate and inspire firefighters so that they can protect their communities and keep themselves safe. By providing news, lessons learned, tactical changes and focusing ...