“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” ― Simone de Beauvoir Eating disorders can be deadly and are seen as a common morbidity in adolescent and young adult females. Too often, diagnosis in men goes overlooked and treatment may…
Have you ever looked at the price of a product or service and wondered where they came up with that number? Well-known brands can charge more because they are well established and have the confidence that people will pay that price. However, if you’re…
Creating and maintaining structure and routine during times of crisis While much of the world has regained a new sense of normalcy in the wake of the pandemic, the upheaval of COVID has nevertheless left scars: physical, emotional, and psychological. Daily structures and…
What healthcare professionals need to know about medical malpractice insurance Malpractice. It’s a word that keeps many a healthcare professional up at night. Though physicians, nurses, therapists, and other professionals train for years to provide the best possible care for their patients, everyone…
The deadline to complete the license renewal requirements for Louisiana massage therapists is fast approaching. According to the state board, all licensed MTs in Louisiana must complete 12 CE hours each year to renew their license. What do Louisiana LMTs need for renewal? …
Can brushing teeth help heart health? A recent study suggests it might. Frequent brushing of teeth is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European…
As early as 2018, research data predicted a shortage of more than 150,000 RNs by 2020, with a gap of half a million RNs by 2030. Then the pandemic hit. Hospitals scrambled to provide care as ICU beds filled with COVID-19 patients. Nurses…
The good news: across the globe, people are living longer. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people in the world will be 60 years or older by 2030. That translates to a senior population of 1.4 billion, up from 1 billion in…
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Instituted in 2010, the United States Department of State dedicates the month of January to raising awareness and equipping the public with resources to identify and prevent trafficking. Given their unique position, healthcare professionals are often the…
Pieter de Smidt, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, MTC, FMS-C, shares his thoughts on the concept and application of movement-based therapy. For many years, physical therapy treatment was primarily directed by a medical diagnosis. Often, protocols were created regardless of the presentation of the patient.…