MedRehabWeb

Yoga Class for Post-Stroke Patients

2011-06-19T21:50:00.000-07:00

A study at Indiana University has incorporated the use of yoga into rehabilitation for post-stroke patients. The initial idea for this study was to improve patient's ability to cope s/p fall.

"... research into therapeutic uses for yoga is "really taking off," particularly in mental health fields. Clinically, she has been watching a small trend of occupational therapists and physical therapists also becoming yoga therapists".

We wonder how many therapists do use yoga as part of the rehab treatment plan?

Creative Outlet for Parkinson's Patients

2011-06-16T19:16:00.000-07:00

"Music and drama therapy addresses many of the physical and emotional components of Parkinson's disease. Benefits include improvement of physical coordination and functional movement, postural awareness, as well as speech and voice enrichment."

This article highlights a class for Parkinson's patients at Northwestern Memorial's Prentice Women's Hospital that emphasises singing and playing musical instruments. What a great idea!

ASHT Wall Posting

2011-06-13T20:03:00.000-07:00

The American Society of Hand Therapists posted a screen shot of MedRehabWeb's webpage on their wall during Healthy Hands Week!

Thank you ASHT!

Healthy Hands Week

2011-06-08T14:41:00.000-07:00

Nice Job ASHT!!

To see our "spotlight" on a hand therapist in celebration of Healthy Hands Week, click here-
http://community.icontact.com/p/medrehabweb/newsletters/april2011newformat/posts/may-2011

Continuing Education

2011-06-06T20:13:00.000-07:00

Our June Newsletter is released with information about an OT specializing in Pilates and Breast Cancer Rehab. Included are 3 exercises worth taking a look at!

Traditional PT Exercises Following Stroke Beneficial

2011-05-30T21:45:00.000-07:00

"Locomotor training, including the use of body-weight support in stepping on a treadmill, was not shown to be superior to progressive exercise at home managed by a physical therapist."

This is the conclusion reached by researchers following 408 participants. The original article was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Learning How Not to Stutter in the Movie "King's Speech"

2011-05-24T20:38:00.000-07:00

The King's Speech is a film that "...depicts King George VI, father of England's Queen Elizabeth II, as a reluctant leader tortured by his stuttering. But with a sense of duty as England confronts a second world war, he musters the courage to seek speech therapy so he can address and calm an anxious nation".

"The focus on George's relationship with his eccentric speech therapist who insists on treating him as an equal makes the king a sort of everyman for people who stutter".

The above excerpts are from an article in TwinCities.com. The entire article discusses techniques used in the film and how adults and kids alike have related to King George IV and picked up tips from the movie! A fun movie with a hero Speech Therapist!

Pool and Physical Therapy Business Turnaround

2011-05-22T17:06:00.000-07:00

"In 2009, CompletePT Pool and Land Physical Therapy had its best year ever, with revenue of more than $3 million. But then, starting in January 2010, the company had to confront a series of setbacks that included insurance reimbursement issues, unexpected delays in a pool-remodeling project and an employee who was engaging in unauthorized borrowing."

Connect to the NY Times blog and watch the video for further details.

Physical Therapy and Spinal Cord Treatment

2011-05-20T11:32:00.000-07:00

Very interesting article about Rob Summers, the first person ever to stand voluntarily after a spinal cord injury Medical News Today reports, "Summers does it with the help of a pacemaker-like device that sends a gentle electric current through 16 electrodes implanted in his spine. The device doesn't make his muscles move -- he does. This epidural stimulation excites the neurons in his spine, allowing them to receive and react to sensory information from his legs".

We are curious to learn more about his specific therapy rehabilitation and futher studies.

Low Level Laser Light Therapy Used By Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and Athletic Trainers

2011-05-15T21:29:00.000-07:00

"Multi Radiance Medical develops and manufactures the most advanced laser therapy equipment on the market. The company's MR4™ laser uses Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to treat inflammation, provide deep tissue therapy and accelerate pain relief to help athletes minimize down time. It is the first laser therapy equipment to combine the entire therapeutic light spectrum into a single technology.

Used by athletic trainers, physicians and physical therapists working with professional, Olympic, college and high school athletes, the MR4 uses 25,000-50,000 mW of super pulsed laser power to accelerate drug-free pain relief. With its LaserStim™ and LaserShower emitters, the device helps identify tissue inflammation and treat large muscle groups quickly."

For more information click on the link above to view the entire article.

LLLT is an interesting course topic. With lots of professionals using these devices, it will be interesting to see the long term use in the rehab world.

Helping Hands Week, Online CE, and Newsletter Sign-up

2011-05-02T20:27:00.000-07:00

Our May Newsletter highlights Tambra Marik, a Certified Hand Therapist who has been volunteering in Guatemala for the past several years. She is passionate about helping people. Enjoy!

We have added an exciting line-up of Online courses for OT, OTA, PT, PTA, Hand Therapists, and Chiropractors. Check it out via Online CE.

If you would like to sign up for our Newsletter-send us an email at SendInfo@MedRehabWeb.com or sign up on our facebook page or website home page.

April 2011

2011-03-31T21:54:00.000-07:00

Moving out of winter and into spring! I think!

Our April Newsletter is full of great spring courses. We have a new format and have highlighted the interesting ventures of two OT's in celebration of OT month! Included in the newsletter are a few spring photos to help push us into the next season! We are excited about our new format and hope you like it, too!

Until next time. Thanks for checking in and have a great Spring! Happy OT Month to all the OT's out there!

Thank You Kim!

2011-02-28T23:06:00.000-08:00

Thank you Kim-SLP in Kansas City, for providing the pictures for our March Newsletter! Thank you also for being such a huge supporter of MedRehabWeb!

FES Found Beneficial in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injured Patients

2011-02-21T21:20:00.000-08:00

Researchers in Toronto have found FES to be successful in the treatment of spinal cord injured patients. This study validates what many therapists have suspected for years:)

Marketers Using Online Resources

2011-02-18T11:19:00.000-08:00

Marketing Sherpa has just published an article regarding marketing budgets. Company budgets are speculated to focus more on websites, email, internet searches, and social media resouces and less on more traditional means such as direct mail and print ads. Here is the link to an interesting chart: http://www.marketingsherpa.com/1news/chartofweek-01-25-11-lp.htm

It's nice to know more companies will be taking our favorite Green approach!

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Rehab

2011-02-08T21:54:00.000-08:00

We are loving it-rehab including OT, SLP, and PT are all getting great coverage!

Here is the latest:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/07/us-space-shuttle-kelly-idUSTRE7135CC20110207

Thank You for Recent Postings

2011-01-31T07:04:00.000-08:00

Thank you to the following associations and chapters for posting upcoming conferences! If your state chapter or association is not listed below, contact us and ask how to proceed with posting your event.

ASHT-American Society of Hand Therapists
TPTA-Texas Physical Therapy Association
ASHT-Michigan Chapter
CPTA-California Physical Therapy Association
ASHT-California Chapter
NPTA-Nevada Physical Therapy Association
FLOTA-Florida Occupational Therapy Association
IPTA-Illinois Physical Therapy Association
OTAC-Occupational Therapy Association of California

Welcome to our newest CE Providers listing with us! Thank you for your exciting course postings!

Columbus Hand Therapy
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Aquatic Therapy University

Education Resources, LLC

Postural Restoration, Inc.

Motivations, Inc.

Spinal Cord Injury Seminars

Advanced Rehab Services

Coulson Institute

Professional Development Programs

Del Norte Seminars

Zone’in Programs

CLT Courses

Spine Solvers, Inc

JK Seminars

University of Washington

Adaptable for Life

2011-01-26T12:46:00.000-08:00

Had a wonderful conversation this week with Jennifer DeRosa, owner of Adaptable for Life. This is a therapist owned agency dedicated to providing consultative services to organizations that work with individuals with disabilities and age related issues, as well as these individuals and their families directly. It was fun sharing stories about our companies and discussing marketing strategies. My eyes are opening to the fact many therapists indeed do own their own businesses and strive toward improving their professions, whether in a traditional or non-traditional manner.

2011

2011-01-18T21:08:00.000-08:00

2011 is off to a GREAT start with 200+ online and live courses listed for you to choose from!

We welcome the year with a wide variety dynamic courses. The February newsletter will have all the updates. It's easy to sign up (sign up form is in the upper right hand corner of this blog)!

http://www.medrehabweb.com/

Jan Newsletter

2011-01-03T21:23:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all our friends, peers, and supporters! We have been "live" on the internet for 1 full year! Working with course providers and rehab professionals has been very rewarding! What a great group!

Our 2011 goal is to reach every therapist in North America! We are aware this is a BIG goal, but we are hoping to do so with your help. Please forward our Newsletter or website information to your friends and peers, and "LIKE" us on FB. These are the best ways to spread the word. Not signed up for our Newsletter full of course updates? It is easy to sign-up by visiting our website.

THANK YOU all for your support during our first year!

Nancy and Debbie
http://www.medrehabweb.com/

PS-Our January Newsletter will be out Jan 4!

OT and TBI

2011-01-03T21:15:00.000-08:00

Here is an interesting news story about OT and TBI treatment.

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-28T23:17:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays to Everyone!

Looking forward to 2011!

Our resolution is to let every therapist in North America know about our site. Help us by "liking" us on FB and by signing up for our free newsletter full of course updates!

Hot Fields for Hiring

2010-12-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

Recent online news about upcoming job possiblities in healthcare...PT/SLP! Check it out!

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2457-Job-Info-and-Trends-Hot-Fields-for-Hiring-in-2011/?SiteId=cbmsnhp42457&sc_extcmp=JS_2457_home1&gt1=23000

Older Driver Safey Week

2010-12-05T22:17:00.000-08:00

This is Older Driver Safety Week-December 6-12.

Click here from more details on how to raise awareness about options for older drivers: www.aota.org/News/Consumer/Older-Driver.aspx

December!!

2010-11-30T21:48:00.000-08:00

December is here! Wow! Looking forward to a fantastic holiday season. If you need CE before the end of the year, check out our Newsletter and Website for December course listings. Many still have openings!

OT Interventions

2010-11-30T21:47:00.000-08:00

Had a nice conversation this week with an OT who developed a site called OT Interventions http://www.otinterventions.com/. Her goal is to collaborate and share useful treatment strategies. You may have one to contribute:) We are happy to see this out on the web!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-24T09:22:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Stay safe and enjoy good food, company, and family!

Nancy and Debbie

New Server

2010-11-16T20:07:00.000-08:00

MedRehabWeb has moved to a new server! This server is promised to be bigger and better which means better customer service for everyone! This was quite the move and Adrian is our hero!

November Newsletter

2010-11-03T11:47:00.000-07:00

Wow! What an October! PT Month, Rehab Week, and World OT Day! Lots of excitement in the Rehab World.

We welcome Therapies4Kids, OccuCare Systems and Solutions, Spine Solvers, and Maryland OT Association to our listing site!

The November Newsletter full of course updates is launched. Enjoy!

Debbie and Nancy

Happy Rehabilitation Week

2010-10-22T11:23:00.000-07:00

Fun link and a great way to celebrate Rehab Week! Check it out, you may know someone in the video, we do!

State Associations

2010-10-12T21:27:00.000-07:00

State Associations may post Annual Conferences free of charge!

Follow the prompts under "Post a Seminar"

See you on the web!

October

2010-10-06T14:13:00.000-07:00

October is PT Month! Congratulations Physical Therapists!

The MRW October Newsletter has just been released with multiple course updates from Advanced Brain Technologies, IAOMS, Norton School, Spine Solvers, Pasadena Child Development, and Professional Therapies NW! Don't forget to check out the Annual Conference postings!

If you have a photo you would like to post from your region of North America in the next Newsletter (with credit to you and your clinic), please contact us.

Enjoy the new Fall listings!

Updated Newsletter

2010-09-13T13:07:00.000-07:00

The September newsletter full of course updates was just released last week!

We were so busy with postings, we neglected to update our blogsite. We have over 200 courses listed and over 50 online courses! If you haven't rec'd our free monthly (or less) newsletter, sign-up today!

Have had some great conversations with peers on FB and Linkin networking sites. We appreciate all the positive feedback!

August Online Newsletter

2010-08-01T19:55:00.000-07:00

Our August Online Newsletter was just published!! Reduce the amount of paper flyers by signing up for our monthly Online Newsletter. Live CE information is listed for the US and Canada. We also now have Online listings!

Gearing Up for Fall

2010-07-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

Fall is a great time to Go Green and look for courses via online resources. Bookmark MedRehabWeb and sign up for our Email of Current Course Listings. The more sign-ups online, the more trees saved:)

Happy Six Month Anniversary

2010-07-02T12:21:00.000-07:00

Happy Six Month Anniversary!

We have been providing course information to therapists and other rehabilitation providers for 6 months! We are look forward to more listings and more therapist use in the next 6 months! Thank You!

For CE Providers

2010-06-21T21:27:00.000-07:00

Special GREEN Offer for posting 2011 Courses...sign up for our Newsletter or contact us for more information.

We are often asked for clarification. What constitutes "a course"? Some CE companies consider a course to be one Course Title with up to ten different dates/locations. Other companies consider a course to be a two day/one weekend event. Still others say a course is one event lasting two to five days. What do you think?

Risk

2010-06-16T10:05:00.000-07:00

We are starting our Summer Promotion! All CE providers should have rec'd a Summer Promotion electronic postcard by now. If you have not, sign up for our free newsletter mailing list!

Risk. What is it? Webster's has their own definition. The MedRehabWeb definition is...taking an opportunity to create an online community of rehabilitation professionals and CE providers. Designing, implementing, and running a website for the sole purpose of posting CE seminars is new. There are other sites out there that incorporate CE listings into an existing site. We are unique because that is all we do. No other product promotions, forums, or advertisements will ever be on our site. Our goal was to remain clean, simple, and cost efficient for both large and small CE providers. Risky? Yes! Innovative? Yes! Check it out. It is probably not as risky as you originally thought!

We welcome all of you to Find a Seminar or Post a Seminar!

Newsletter update sent this week!

2010-05-07T12:17:00.000-07:00

Earth Week

2010-04-25T20:20:00.000-07:00

Earth week ended with interesting results. I personally received 5 CE related flyers in the mail. One envelope had 5 separate course registration forms. Another was a postcard referring folks to the website. The postcard approach was certainly the most "green" of the mailings I rec'd. We will see how many flyers flood my mailbox this next week....

Happy Earth Day!

2010-04-20T21:07:00.000-07:00

April 22 is Earth Day!

Celebrate by Posting a Seminar or Search for a Seminar on our website!

Green is a great way to go when searching for CE. Have fun!

Upcoming courses

2010-04-13T20:20:00.000-07:00

Going green is a subject we are fond of discussing. Being from Seattle, it is a common topic. "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" is something the young and old discuss. Although it is certainly difficult to "Recycle" or "Reuse" continuing education courses, it is possible to "Reduce" the amount of printed paper mailings describing courses. Posting upcoming course seminars on a comprehensive website such as MedRehabWeb can help save trees and promote the "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle" phenomenom! More later...

2010-04-09T18:58:00.001-07:00

We published a Newsletter this week! Sign up to receive upcoming Newsletters with specials for CE Providers and great con-ed choices!

April 2010 Courses

2010-04-04T09:31:00.000-07:00

Here are some of our April listings!
For more details visit http://www.medrehabweb.com/

4/15/2010 - 4/16/2010

Portland, OR –
Stroke Rehabilitation Update: New & Effective Reimbursable Treatments Including Modified Constraint-Induced Therapy

4/17/2010 - 4/18/2010
Houston, TX –
A Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Cervical Spine Pathology

4/23/2010 - 4/24/2010
Montreal, Canada –
The 3rd National Canadian Society of Hand Therapists Conference 2010

4/24/2010 - 4/25/2010
Slingerland, NY –
A Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Lumbar Spine Pathology

4/24/2010 - 4/25/2010
Astoria, NY –
A Comprehensive Manual Therapy Approach for Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Pathology

4/24/2010 - 4/25/2010
Bothell , WA –
Gravity and Movement Challenged: The Sensory-Motor-Vestibular Triad

4/24/2010 - 5/4/2010
Atlanta, GA –
Complete Lymphedema Certification Courses

4/28/2010 - 5/2/2010
Orlando, FL –
90th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo

We are on Facebook!

2010-04-01T19:28:00.000-07:00

Yes! It is official! We have a blog and a Facebook Page! Keep up with current courses by following us!

2010-03-30T21:27:00.001-07:00

Check out our April course listings! There are several great offerings around the country.

We are working on facebook page and newsletter

2010-03-24T12:19:00.000-07:00

We are currently working on a facebook page and a newsletter! More to come!

Welcome!

2010-03-22T22:16:00.001-07:00

We are excited to share MedRehabWeb! It was developed by two occupational therapists! It is a simple and fast way to find continuing education courses whether they are across the country or in your hometown. Enjoy!

MedRehabWeb.com