Foam rollers are a common sight in many settings around the world such as gyms and physical therapy / physiotherapy departments . You’ll often see people lying on them and rolling various parts of their bodies on them, often while making interesting faces. If you’re interested in how they’re used to target specific muscles and
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According to research presented earlier this month, physician-diagnosed symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) is occurring on average 16 years earlier in life than what was previously found in the 1990’s. The research performed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and was presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago. If the trend continues, the
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A recent study published in the Australian Journal of Physiotherapy found that arthroscopic surgery in osteoarthritic knees offered no significant benefits, when used in conjunction with physical therapy and medications as opposed to physical therapy and medications alone. The subjects of the study had moderate to severe OA of the knee and did not experience
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The rotator cuff is involved in a wide range of shoulder presentations, from tendinopathy and bursitis to partial and full-thickness tears. Conservative management is first-line for most of these. This post covers what the evidence supports when structuring rotator cuff rehab: the exercise principles that hold up, realistic recovery timelines, and the signs that surgical
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Summer sports injuries follow a predictable pattern. Activity volume rises, rest drops, and the body doesn’t always keep up. Ankle sprains, knee pain, and shoulder injuries are the most common presentations from June through August. Most are manageable with the right approach. A few need more attention than they get. Ankle Sprains Lateral ankle sprains
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AI is moving into physical therapy practice faster than most clinicians anticipated. Some tools are genuinely useful. Others are early-stage products dressed up in confident marketing. Knowing the difference matters more than adopting everything on offer. Clinical Decision Support: Useful With Limits Clinical decision support tools use AI to flag risk patterns, surface differential considerations,
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The NPTE is a high-stakes, comprehensive exam. A structured approach to prep makes a measurable difference in outcome. Here is what works, what does not, and how to build a timeline that holds up. Start With a Diagnostic Before building a study schedule, take a full-length practice exam cold. This is not about the score.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), are now among the most prescribed medications in the country. As more patients arrive in PT clinics on these drugs, clinicians need a working understanding of how they affect the musculoskeletal system. What Are GLP-1 Medications? GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists were originally developed
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PT Quick Reference Sheets Printable clinical reference sheets for physical therapists and PT students. Instant download, print-ready PDF. Best value: PT Clinical Rotation Bundle All 5 sheets in one download. Everything you need on clinical placement — outcome measures, special tests, ortho diagnoses, vital signs, and documentation. Individual Sheets Need just one? Each sheet is
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A clean, printable quick reference covering 24 outcome measures used in PT clinical practice — organized by category so you can find what you need fast during a busy rotation. WHAT’S INCLUDED──────────────24 outcome measures across 7 categories: Each entry includes: scoring range, MDC, MCID (where established), and clinical notes. FILE DETAILS──────────────
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