By Amanda Schroeder, PT, DPT Physical Therapist, Julie A. Cole Rehab and Sports Medicine Clinic "When can I play again?" This is a common question first asked by athletes after sustaining a head injury. Removal from the game and rest is recommended as the first line of defense, but how long do they actually need to rest? Recent research suggests that after an initial period of
By Amanda Schroeder, PT, DPT Physical Therapist, Julie A. Cole Rehab and Sports Medicine Clinic "When can I play again?" This is a common question first asked by athletes after sustaining a head injury. Removal from the game and rest is recommended as the first line of defense, but how long do they actually need to rest? Recent research suggests that after an initial period of
By Emilee Shoemaker, MOT, OTR/L, CLT-LANA Occupational Therapist, Julie A. Cole Rehab and Sports Medicine Clinic After a patient has been through the rigorous diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, sometimes they are looking forward to returning to their typical physical activity or workout routine. Their medical support team has usually educated them on the signs and
By Lisa Stewart, PT, DPT Physical Therapist, Julie A. Cole Rehab and Sports Medicine Clinic The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently eliminated a total of 216 milestones from their guidelines, including crawling. While the CDC has stated that there is no evidence that supports the idea that 75 percent of children will crawl, many therapists (including