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#DYK More than two-thirds of people who have had a stroke experience communication and/or swallowing difficulties? Often occurring together, they are usually most severe immediately after the stroke and can improve over time. Recovery can continue for many years and is most successful when rehabilitation begins as soon as possible after the stroke with the help of an S-LP and/or audiologist. Learn more and access the Stroke Awareness Toolkit here: https://buff.ly/4bRvNMh #braininjuryawareness #strokeawareness #braininjuryawarenessmonth #strokeawarenessmonth #SLP #Audiology #CHA

One tool we have at Knob Noster Physical Therapy is utilizing blood flow restriction training to help our patients reach their recovery goals. In this week’s Know PT with Knob PT video, Blood Flow Restriction Training – Bicep Curls, Physical Therapist, Kevin Sartin, at KNPT explains what blood flow restriction training is and why it might be used for a patient. #knowpt #knobpt #bfrtraining 

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Check out some of the latest work from Regions Hospital Department of Surgery! Caring for a patient with Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria (BD/DNC) is complex and requires the balancing of appropriate clinical duties while simultaneously caring for, and providing closure to, families during this devastating time. Here's an excerpt from our section on caring for families after a diagnosis of BD/DNC: "Once BD/DNC is established, it is important to inform family as soon as possible (just as you would in the case of cardiopulmonary death). (25) It is best to deliver this news to the family in person, and without equivocation. The most senior member of the team, preferably the attending physician, should be the designated spokesman. Physicians and caregivers who frequently treat critically ill patients should be trained by hospital educators in these sensitive conversations. Simulation training is a helpful tool to allow caregivers to practice these conversations in a controlled environment. The family should be gathered in a quiet comfortable room to allow them to process this difficult news in private. When discussing the results of the BD/DNC examination, it is best to use the words “death” or “died” so there is no confusion and to avoid the term “brain dead.” The modifier to death (brain) can give the family the impression something other than death has occurred. In addition, avoid the term “life-support” or “withdrawing life support” to refer to ventilation; at this point the ventilator is simply a machine blowing air into the lungs. For the staff, it is important to not talk to the patient as if they were alive (e.g., “I’m going to turn you now, Joe”). When discussing BD/DNC, it is important to take as much time as is needed to explain it to the family and work though all questions and doubts in a gentle, kind, and compassionate manner. Family emotions will cycle through shock, anger, guilt, and denial. It is important to acknowledge and accept these feelings and anything short of violence (which can never be tolerated)."

BD/DNC is a complex topic fraught with ethical issues. It is essential for a clinician to have a strong understanding of BD/DNC to provide proper care. In this issue of the JTACS ‘What You Need to Know’ series, we provide everything a trauma surgeon needs to approach this topic https://lnkd.in/gXZ4Xw79

Patients can have BPPV in the right ear or the left ear – or both ears. BPPV on both sides is called bilateral. Bilateral BPPV can cause a complication because even successful treatment can cause severe spinning and vomiting, during or afterward. Patients with bilateral BPPV typically feel worse after treatment, even if the treatment was successful. They usually don’t start feeling better until at least one side is all the way cleared. This BPPV complication can be confusing to people who are trying to treat themselves or novice clinicians. Bilateral BPPV is just one possible BPPV complication. This is why it is important to be treated by a Vestibular Expert and to not try to treat yourself for BPPV. A professional is able to reassess and adjust the BPPV treatment plan as needed on the spot. If you are in the San Diego area and in need of a Vestibular Expert, I would love to help! Learn more about my services and pricing and request a consultation here: https://lnkd.in/gA3iFYw #physicaltherapist #vestibularexpert #vestibularphysicaltherapist #vestibularphysicaltherapy #dizzy #dizziness #vertigo #imbalance #balanceproblems #doctorofphysicaltherapy #dpt #thebellmethod #bppv #fallprevention #vertigohelp #sandiegophysicaltherapist #helpwithvertigo #sandiegovestibulartherapist #sandiegovestibulardoctor #meclizine #menieresdisease #migraines #vestibularmigraines #VertigoDetective

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Join Decker College in celebrating physical therapists, PT students and PT educators (including those in our Doctor of Physical Therapy program)! This year's theme highlights how physical therapy can help with falls and fall-related injury prevention and awareness. #bingdpt #bingpt

One of the trickiest physical therapy CPT codes that billers deal with are dry needling codes. Let’s take a look at the importance of CPT codes in general, what dry needling is, what the codes entail, and more! #MedicalBilling #MedicalCoding #CPTCodes

You can’t avoid it! Learn what to expect from the Credentialing process of your physical therapy practice: https://hubs.ly/Q02xhrXr0

After a TBI, family and friends can gain insight into long-term recovery by using the Glasgow Coma Scale. Clinicians use this tool to assess the severity of brain damage by evaluating eye movement, speech, and motor skills, and assigning points to each category. Here's what you should know: https://buff.ly/3AyCqFB #TBI #BrainInjury #GlasgowComaScale #GlasgowComa #CaliforniaLawyer #TrialLawyer #CaliforniaAttorney #Lawyer #Attorney #ClassAction #LawFirm #CaliforniaLawFirm #SantaAna #SuperLawyers #OrangeCountyCA #BusinessLitigation #BusinessLaw #BusinessLawyer #EmploymentLawyer #NewportBeach #Irvine #Anaheim #PersonalInjuryLawyer #PersonalInjury #CorporateLaw #CorporateLawyer #California #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #Litigation #Litigator