As reported in the New York State Department of Labor website, the state’s unemployment rate was 7.1% in December 2013. In New York City alone, the website reports an unemployment rate of…

The New York State Education Department (NYSED), on the Office of the Professions website, states: “Effective September 1, 2009, to renew your registration as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant…

The American Academy for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in their website, states: “Rehabilitation physicians take the time needed to accurately pinpoint the source of an ailment. They then design a treatment plan that can be carried out by….

Spina Bifida is the second leading form of childhood disability, next to Cerebral Palsy. Shaun, a patient at the Children’s Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in White Plains New York, is diagnosed as…

According to the www.medicaid.gov website, the expected change will happen by October 1, 2014. What is the ICD-10 anyway? “The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) is a coding of diseases, signs…

A lot of parents and therapists ask this question: “Should toe walking be a concern?” Based on my experience, a thorough evaluation by a physician and allied health professionals such as Physical and Occupational Therapists is crucial.

Many get confused as to how Physical Therapy is different from Occupational Therapy. Many get referred for rehabilitation after an injury and may get to work with a physical therapist and/or an occupational therapist without the slightest hint as to how these two professions differ.

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a professional organization that advocates for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and students of Physical Therapy. As such, it…

Physical therapy for children with gait problems focuses on implementing mobility and strengthening exercise programs, overseeing orthotic use through open communication with their physician and orthotist, balance training, and gait training.

Sensory integration is the process through which our senses work together. Children use sensory messages to learn, play, and interact with the world. The five basic senses include: auditory…