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Have you ever heard of “The Nocebo Effect?“ The nocebo effect is a pervasive problem that occurs when features of a treatment context elicit adverse health reactions. Reference We often emphasize the importance of good communication with our patients. On the other hand, negative language can have a detrimental impact on care outcomes. Numerous research […]

For physical therapists looking to stay ahead of the curve, continuing education is essential. But with so many options available, it can be hard to know which companies offer the best physical therapy continuing education courses. From online classes that teach communication skills and evidence-based practice to courses focused on hands-on techniques, there are plenty […]

It’s very important for physical therapists to know how to address the problem of obesity.  Being overweight or obese, has a negative impact on not only wellbeing, but it also affects the ability of the body to recover from musculoskeletal injuries. Researchers Interviewed Patients and the Results were Troubling How do patients with obesity feel […]

Recognizing The Person In Each Patient Will Strengthen Your Relationship And Improve Long-Term Outcomes Physical therapists, like all healthcare providers, have an array of duties and responsibilities that are put in place to ensure that they are providing the best possible care for their patients. But for many therapists, the sheer volume of these responsibilities, […]

Most Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses Are Missing The Mark Nearly all physical therapists have to take continuing education courses each year to update their knowledge and skills and stay up to date on the latest developments in the field. The requirements for continuing education vary from state to state, and it’s up to physical […]

Do You Know How to Take A Patient-Centered Care Approach, Improve Therapeutic Relationships, and Outcomes? A musculoskeletal pain condition is an injury or disorder that involves the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These disorders are one of the leading contributors to disability throughout the world, and about 30% of […]

Using Certain Terms Can Make Patients More Likely To Think Surgery Is Needed For Shoulder Pain Here’s what a common PT CEUs course will go over: the rotator cuff connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula) with four muscles, each of which has a tendon that attaches to different parts of […]

Physical Therapists Have More Time With Patients Than Most Providers; They Should Use It Wisely By Sharpening Their Communication Skills Every interaction between a healthcare provider and a patient should be seen as an opportunity for the provider to learn as much about the patient’s condition and for the patient to express these details in […]

When Treating Patients, Always Aim To Choose The Right Words As a physical therapist, whether you realize it or not, your words matter a great deal. Every time you interact with a patient, from the initial evaluation to the discharge visit, you have an opportunity to communicate clearly and help the patient understand as much […]

ACE Continuing Education Courses Stand Apart From The Rest Of the Pack At Applied Continuing Education (ACE), we understand that some physical therapists may be flummoxed when it comes to deciding which continuing education courses to take. With a plethora of options available, it can be a tall task to sift through them to gauge […]