Physical Therapy

Recent Trends in Physical Therapy The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has made several modifications to existing physical therapy trends under its Vision 2020 strategy. For instance, one of the tenets of Vision 2020 is autonomous practice. The APTA Board has declared that autonomous practice is applicable to all physical therapists cutting across practice setting or business arrangement, creating opportunities for a new physical therapy trend to develop. Autonomous practice allows physical therapists to work independently, using professional judgment and adhering to the patient's best interest. This is more of an opportunity than a physical therapy trend. The therapist has to take responsibility for the risks involved with such a profession and use proper physical therapy patient management. Physical therapists are also able to work alongside other health care providers to bring more quality care to their clients.All applicable legal and regulatory requirements in this

We all know Acupressure has been around for some 5,000 years now and those of us involved in Holistic and wellness remain convinced that the procedures encompassed within this sphere are more efficacious than physical therapy. Every living being has a life force, or energy, called qi or chi (pronounced "chee"). When this energy, which runs along meridians, is in balance and flowing freely, the body is in a state of health. Acupoints tap into the the major energy pathways of the body When this energy is blocked or deficient, illness can result. These energy disruptions are often the result of stress or injury. It is believed that acupressure causes the brain to release endorphins. Endorphins play an important role in immune function, pain relief, stress reduction, and slowing the aging process. Lower back pain has long been the bain of the modern world not only in lost man hours but also because of the numerous side effects, complications and nuances of lower back pain complai