This is a very simple and Amerocentric look at how to become a Physical Therapist. Despite this it does have some useful information about what to expect out of a career as a Physical Therapist and a breakdown of where PT’s work. You may also be interested in: Becoming A Physical Therapist 10 things you […]
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This infographic is a nice followup to the previous infographic we posted on the health problems that can result from not getting enough sleep. In this image, you’ll find outlined some of the negative effects of poor sleep and what can lead to poor sleep. It also offers suggestions on how you can get better
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This infographic illustrates the relationship of posture to various health problems. The various problems it describes as often being affected by poor posture include back pain, foot pain, circulation issues, shoulder pain and even chronic fatigue. Advice on improving posture is presented including posture during sitting, standing, walking, running, and sleeping. Thanks to Voltier Digital for putting
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This short infographic illustrates to potential dangers and long lasting effects of not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep affects both body and mind. Interesting key points: lack of sleep makes you crave salty, fatty foods lack of sleep can make you drive like a drunk lack of sleep makes you more likely to get
Here’s an infographic created by Utica College that illustrates 10 points that you may not know about physical therapy. If you’re a PT then you already know most of this information but if you’re just learning about the field, perhaps it will be informative. It may also be useful if you’re considering a career as a
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Here’s an interesting infographic on the benefits of biking and the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. The image outlines how much Americans drive, how much pollution of this driving causes and how biking instead of driving can have a dramatically beneficial effect. Not only is biking better for the health of Americans and for the
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Fruit juices are often portrayed by their manufacturers as a healthy alternative to soda / pop. This infographic illustrates that this image is not only false but that they are often even less healthy; less healthy at least in turns of calories and sugar content. Even though it paints a simplistic picture of the situation,
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Here’s another nice infographic, this time about the perils of cushy running shoes. Barefoot or minimalist running is all the rage these days. This illustration points out some of the history of running shoes as well as a few common ailments that are now being blamed on the increased heel strike often associated with running
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An Epub ahead of print at the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) describes a study done comparing outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA; also sometimes known as TKR for ‘Total Knee Replacement’). Two rehabilitation protocols were followed by the two different groups in the study. The two groups 8 were age
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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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