The latest issue of ‘InMotion’, a digital magazine published by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), has a great piece on the importance of social media to the physiotherapist / physical therapist. The article includes a very brief description social media and discusses topics such as how social media can: help you become a better practitioner […]
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Physical activity is essential for combating many physical problems yet current figures suggest that older Americans aren’t getting enough. This infographic effectively breaks the numbers down for you. Highlights: 22% of those 65 and older report regular physical activity estimated cost of falling injuries by 2020 is $32.3 billion 4 in 10 of people 65
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Here’s another powerful infographic. It illustrates how much money is senselessly wasted on medical paperwork every year in America, much of which could be saved by switching to electronic health records. Created by: Medical Transcription
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This is a great infographic about the negative effects of sitting. It was created by Medical Billing & Coding and is definitely worth a look. A few of the interesting items on the graphic are: we spend more time sitting than sleeping sitting 6+ hours a day makes you 40% more likely to die within
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The University of West Indies, School of Physical Therapy, recently conducted a study on the use of the Wii as a adjunct to physical therapy treatment for children with cerebral palsy. The study was a small one, only involving six children, but the results they found were very positive. The Wii was chosen largely because
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