What Happens When Documentation Disappears? One Therapist’s Answer
For Dr. Jill Collins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist at ProRehab Physical Therapy in Boonville, Indiana, the evolution of clinical documentation has spanned more than three decades. From handwritten notes to dictation to a long list of EMR systems she’s “lost count” of. What hasn’t changed, until recently, is how documentation followed her home. “At the end of the day, I generally felt annoyed […]
Benefits of Walking With a Weighted Vest
Walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of exercise. It supports cardiovascular health, improves blood sugar control, helps manage body weight, and is generally easy on the joints. For many people, especially as they age, walking becomes the foundation of staying active because it feels safe, predictable, and repeatable. The challenge is that walking […]
Turn Commercial Breaks into Strength Breaks This March
If you’re like most basketball fans during March, you’re planted on the couch for hours — snacks in hand, heart racing, barely moving except to celebrate a buzzer-beater or go to the fridge. Here’s the harsh reality: prolonged sitting slows circulation, tightens joints and muscles, reduces calorie burn, and can even negatively affect posture and balance over time. The good news? You don’t need any […]
Does Flexibility Lead to Longevity?
You have probably heard someone say that being flexible is a sign of good health or even a predictor of living longer. Sometimes this idea shows up as a simple benchmark, like whether you can touch your toes. But does flexibility itself actually lead to a longer life? The short answer is probably not. Flexibility alone is not a strong […]
The Science of Sleep: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to the Best Sleeping Positions
We spend roughly 2,500 hours a year asleep. While we often focus on the quantity of sleep, physical therapists focus on the mechanics. Research published in The Journal of Physical Therapy Science suggests that poor sleep posture is a leading contributor to “waking spinal symptoms”—the stiffness and aches you feel the moment you move in the morning. The goal of any sleep position is Neutral Spinal […]