Coming Full Circle: Physical Therapy Grad Trains at Institute That Saved Her Limb
Doctors warned that without intervention, the difference in leg length could be as much as 12 inches. With limited treatment options, the family faced the serious decision to either amputate her leg or search for a specialist willing to pursue treatment.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Marit Johnson, PT,MSPT, PhD
Marit Johnson of Florence, South Dakota, started her professional life as a civil engineer. She loved math and science and figured that civil engineering would allow her to apply both. But after three years in the field, she realized there was something else she loved just as much.
Physical Therapy Services Now Available at Sanford West Fargo
Sanford Health West Fargo is now offering physical therapy services.
Physical therapy is an important part of the rehabilitation process, as it helps patients get back to their normal routines while avoiding future injuries.
Occupational And Physical Therapy Departments Serve Guatemala
The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences’ Departments of Physical and Occupational Therapy organized a March trip to Guatemala, where they participated in therapy clinics and immersed themselves in cultural experiences.
Programs Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries
Several programs in the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences are celebrating notable milestones.
Student Learning Clinic: A Win-Win Situation For Students And Community Members
A move to the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in 2016 gave the University of South Dakota Department of Physical Therapy access to a 2,300 square foot, fully equipped clinic space, including two private examination rooms, a pediatric space equipped with sensory equipment and a treatment room with a mounted Dynavision vision and reaction trainer.
CNOS Expands Northside Clinic Location –Grows To Meet The Needs Of Patients In Siouxland
CNOS Northside Clinic location on Outer Drive is getting a bit of a makeover to better serve the growing needs of Siouxland.
Orthopedic Specialist: What Should I Know About Hand Pain?
There are many causes of hand pain. Arthritis, tendonitis, injury, overuse, trigger digits, and nerve and vascular disease are among the most common causes. While the pain is likely in response to an inflammatory condition associated with the above conditions, the causes and treatments can be very different.
Brookings Health Launches Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Services
Brookings Health System’s rehabilitative services now offers blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy, a rehabilitative technique that helps patients repair and strengthen muscle and bone while performing low-intensity exercises.
Columbus Community Hospital Rehab Services At The Wellness Center Releases Annual Report
Columbus Community Hospital’s Rehab Services at the Wellness Center focuses on making a difference. Our medical professionals use specialized techniques, innovation and creativity to provide treatments to patients of all ages. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to treat a multitude of diagnoses and promote the best possible outcomes for our patients.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Rehab Celebrates 30 Years
The 13-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) at CHI Health Good Samaritan is celebrating 30 years of providing acute physical, occupational and speech therapy. Good Samaritan was the first hospital in the region to offer this type of comprehensive care in a hospital setting.
Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine Works With Athletes To Prevent Injury, Offers Tips For Summer Safety In The Heat
Athletics in Siouxland are part of the fabric of our lives and CNOS is making sure to keep it that way.
Prairie Lakes Physical Therapist Completes Certification
Tyler Turbak, Doctor of Physical Therapy with Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Services completed a certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapy + Primary Care = Improved Access for Veterans
The Sioux Falls VA Healthcare system is in year two of a bold experiment that is changing the way patients access care for musculoskeletal dysfunction - for the better.
Big and Loud
Among the many devastating effects of Parkinson’s Disease, the loss of the ability to communicate clearly and move normally are two of the most challenging for both patients and families.