UPDATED NEWS and RESOURCES
Welcome to the resource corner. Our philosophy is to share information and hopefully prevent injuries via education. Please feel free to download any or all of the files presented and be sure to check back frequently for updates. As we develop hand-outs and resources, we will post them.
News & Notes
ISAGENIX- IMPROVED NUTRITION FOR IMPROVED HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our mission in life is to help others and we have discovered another way with Isagenix.
NEW DVD "Transfer Training & Mobility Skills for Caregivers"
We are excited to bring this new training and informational tool to the public!
Sounding Off: What does 1:1 Treatment Really Mean? Are you a “consumer”?
Editorial by Kevin Lockette PT
Have a question? See our new BLOG!
Read and post comments about therapy.
Nutrition>>Isagenix - Improved Nutrition for Improved Health & Wellness
General Fitness Articles
General Fitness>>Aerobic Training
How to set up an aerobic exercise program
General Fitness>>Flexibility Training
An article to help you understand the benefits of flexibility training and how to integrate it into your workout or begin one.
General Fitness>>Flexibility Training
Bullet point summary of benefits of flexibility training
General Fitness>>Strength Training: What you need to know
This article gives you the information that you need to know to safely implement a resistive/strength training program.
Fact or Fiction Quiz
Can older adults gain anything from weight training?
Legislation
Legislation>>Congressional Support Still Needed For Repealing
Repealing the Medicare Therapy Cap
Legislation>>Model Letter for Patients on Lifting the Therapy Cap
Legislation>>Taking the Guess Work Out of Medicare Cap
Neurological Articles
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Parkinson Disease: Movement Tips
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Should I Exercise with Spasticity?
Chapter on exercising with spastic muscles
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Spasticity Management Program
Learn the possiblities available to treat spasticity
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Lower Extremity Spasticity Evaluation Template
Orthopedic Articles
Orthopedic/Injury>>Low Back Pain and Pregnancy
You CAN get relief!
Orthopedic/Injuries>>Home Program for Medial Epicondylitis "Tennis Elbow"
Exercises and tips to take home with you.
General Fitness>>Posture
The importance of good posture
General Fitness>>Maintaining a Healthy Back
What you need to know about your back
General Fitness>>Maintaining a Healthy Hip
Things you should know about your hip
General Fitness>>Maintaining a Healthy Knee
Keep your knee feeling great
Orthopedic/Injuries>>Total Knee Replacement Outpatient Therapy Program
Find out how therapy after a total knee replacement can benefit recovery.
General Fitness>>Maintaining a Healthy Neck
Tips on avoiding neck problems
General Fitness>>Maintaining a Healthy Shoulder
Tips to avoid shoulder injury
Orthopedic/Injuries>>Reducing Shoulder Injuries for Athletes & Wheelchair Users
Orthopedic/Injury>>SHOULDER REPLACEMENT REHAB: A Patient’s Guide
What to do after shoulder replacement surgery
Orthopedic/Injuries>>Proper Shoe Fit
Ever wanted to know? Find out here.
Paddling Articles
Orthopedic/Injuries>>Shoulder Care for the Paddler
Orthopedic/Injuries>>Pain With Paddling Part I: Elbow
Orthopedic/Injuries>>Pain With Paddling Part II: Low Back Pain
Common Ankle & Foot Problems for Runners
Pulmonary
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Pulmonary Rehabilitation
What's involved and how it could help
Seniors: Articles for Seniors
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Exercise and Aging
How exercise may be able to help maintain independence through your Golden Years
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Gait, Balance & Falls
Prevent falls
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Balance & Falls
Prevent falls and increase balance
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Prevention of Falls in the Elderly
Neurologic/Geriatric>>Home Assessment
Is your home safe for you?
Wheelchair
Wheelchair>>Medicare Guidelines for Wheelchair Equipment
Wheelchair>>Considerations in Wheelchair Prescription
An overview of the considerations of exercise prescription and sample wheelchair evaluation template.
Wheelchair>>Understanding Manual Wheelchair Options
Gives an overview of manual wheelchair options by Medicare Code Classification.
Wheelchair>>Injury Prevention for Wheelchair Users
Wheelchair>>Exercising From Your Wheelchair
Article with tips on safe and effective exercises from a wheelchair
