PT Therapy Fix Content by Month

January 2021

  • Precautions and Contraindications to Spinal Manual Therapy
  • Sahrmann’s Lower Abdominal Exercises
  • Setting up a Pain Free Work Station + Checklist
  • Migraine - How Therapy Can Help
  • Typical Musculoskeletal Tissue Healing Time Frames
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Effects of Different Endurance Exercise Modalities on Migraine Days and Cerebrovascular Health in Episodic Migraineurs: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)
    • Abdominal Muscle Activation: An EMG Study of the Sahrmann Five-Level Core Stability Test (2020)

December 2020

  • Stiffness After Total Knee Replacement: What to Expect
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy Typical Presentations by Level
  • How to Stop Freezing with Parkinson's
  • Using the Dapre Protocol to Increase Strength
  • Grated Motor Imagery 
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • The Effectiveness of Mechanical Traction Among Subgroups of Patients With Low Back Pain and Leg Pain: A Randomized Trial (2016)
    • A Controlled Trial of Weight-bearing Versus Non-Weight Bearing Exercises for Patellofemoral Pain (2007)

November 2020

  • How Does Manual Therapy Reduce Pain?
  • Transtibial Residual Limb Wrapping
  • Typical Cervical Radiculopathy Presentations
  • Drop Foot
  • Submaximal Aerobic Capacity Assessments For Clinical Settings
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Within Cardiac Rehabilitation
    • Slip-Fall Predictors in Community-Dwelling, Ambulatory Stroke Survivors: A Cross-sectional Study

October 2020

  • Directional Preference Sample Progressions for Low Back Pain with Radiating Pain
  • How Physical Therapy Can Help Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Start Back Screening Tool Interpretation Guidelines for Clinicians
  • Common Neurologic Medications
  • Manual Muscle Testing with a Handheld Dynamometer
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Assessment of isometric muscle strength and rate of torque development with hand-held dynamometry: Test-retest reliability and relationship with gait velocity after stroke
    • Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise in Older Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

September 2020

  • Blood Flow Restriction Training: Brief Overview and Dosing Guidelines
  • Fitting your Bike
  • Blood Flow Restriction Training Preparticipation Screen
  • Common Cardiopulmonary Medications
  • Common Contraindication and Precautions
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Proximal, Distal, and Contralateral Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on the Lower Extremities: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    • Enriched, Task-Specific Therapy in the Chronic Phase After Stroke: An Exploratory Study

August 2020

  • Back Pain
    • Handout: Reducing the Risk of Future Back Pain
    • Spinal Pathology Questionnaire
    • Cauda Equina Syndrome: Quick Examination Checklist for Clinicians
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • Ankylosing Spondylitis: Now What?
    • Inspiratory Muscle Training for Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • Clinical Signs of Ankylosing Spondylitis: Resource for Clinicians
  • Foot Care
    • Handout: Charcot Foot
    • Foot Care
    • The Neurologic Foot Examination
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Influence of timing of surgery on Cauda equina syndrome: Outcomes at a national spinal centre
    • The effectiveness of exergames in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial
    • Treatment of Charcot Neuroarthropathy and osteomyelitis of the same foot: a retrospective cohort study

July 2020

  • Achilles Tendinopathy
    • Achilles Tendon Pain: Answers to Common Questions
    • Evidence Based Exercise Sample Progression for Achilles Tendinopathy
    • Understanding Tendinopathy Load Management: Resource for Clinicians
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Walking with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
    • Calculating Ankle Brachial Index or ABI
  • Caregiver Fatigue
    • Recognizing Caregiver Fatigue
    • Managing Caregiver Fatigue
    • Caregiver Resources
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy: A systematic review
    • Moderate-pain versus pain free exercise, walking capacity, and cardiovascular health in patients with peripheral artery disease
    • Physical and mental health effects of family caregiving

June 2020

  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
    • Pain around the Kneecap: What to Expect
    • Home Quadriceps Strengthening For Pain Around the Kneecap
    • Examination and Classification of Patellofemoral Syndrome for Clinicians
  • Pain and recovery
    • How Much is Enough? Rehabilitative Resistance Training Common Questions
    • Velocity Based Training: Brief Guide for Clinicians
    • Repetitions in Reserve Scale for Resistance Training
  • Shoulder pain and spinal cord injury
    • STOMPs protocol
    • Shoulder Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
    • Avoiding Painful Shoulders After Spinal Cord Injury
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Does foot mobility affect the outcome in the management of patellofemoral pain with foot orthoses versus hip exercises? A randomised clinical trial
    • Velocity Loss as a Critical Variable Determining the Adaptations to Strength Training
    • Strengthening and Optimal Movement for Painful Shoulders (STOMPS) in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial

May 2020

  • Pressure Sores
    • Understanding Pressure Sores
    • Prevention of Pressure Sores
    • Staging Pressure Sores
  • Carpal Tunnel
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What to Expect
    • Conservative Management for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Diagnostic Guide for Clinicians
  • Cystic Fibrosis
    • What is Cystic Fibrosis
    • Home and Clinic Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
    • Positions for Percussions and Postural Drainage
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • The Relationship between Nerve Conduction Study and Clinical Grading of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Airway clearance techniques for cystic fibrosis: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews
    • Preventive interventions for pressure ulcers in long-term older people care facilities: A systematic review

April 2020

  • Neuro Materials
    • PREP2 Algorithm
    • Interventions based on Scores in the PREP or PREP2 algorithm
    • SAFE assessment
  • Ortho Materials
    • Shin Splints: What to Expect
    • Tape Guide for Shin Splints
    • Lower Leg Pain- Differential Diagnosis for Clinicians
  • Clinical Materials
    • The Role of Exercise in Losing Weight and Workout Recommendations
    • Dietary Resource List for People Wanting to Lose Weight and Improve Health
    • Supplements for Joint Pain and Healing: Summary of Evidence for Physical Therapists
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Run Clever – No difference in risk of injury when comparing progression in running volume and running intensity in recreational runners: A randomised trial
    • A systematic review and meta-analysis of nutrition interventions for chronic noncancer pain
    • Prep2: A biomarker-based algorithm for predicting upper limb function after stroke

March 2020

  • Neuro Materials
    • What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
    • Intervention Considerations for Guillain-Barré Syndrome
    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Now What?
  • Ortho Materials
    • Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: what to expect
    • Lateral Plank Progression for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
    • Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria and Screening Guidelines for Clinicians
  • Clinical Materials
    • Vascular Claudication: What to Expect
    • Exercise Protocol for Vascular Claudication
    • Examination Techniques for Vascular Claudication
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Physiotherapy as an Initial Treatment Option for Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-analysis of 5 Randomized Controlled Trials
    • Supervised exercise therapy versus home-based exercise therapy versus walking advice for intermittent claudication
    • Importance of Intensive and Prolonged Treatment on Guillain-Barre Syndrome Long-term Outcome: A Retrospective Study
  • Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical anatomy cards: Hip anatomy
    • Sticker of the month
    • Quote postcard of the month

February 2020

  • Neuro Materials
    • Handout: Understanding Movement with Parkinson’s Disease
    • Intervention: Parkinson’s Disease: Home Exercise Tips
    • Resource: LSVT Big Frequently Asked Questions
  • Ortho Materials
    • Handout: Meniscus Tears: What to Expect
    • Intervention: Evidence Based Exercises for Meniscus Tears
    • Resource: Triage and Classification of Knee Pain with Mobility Deficits for Clinicians
  • Clinical Materials
    • Handout: Sleep and Pain
    • Intervention: Graded Exposure Protocol for Persistent Pain
    • Resource: Nervous System Sensitization: Assessment Strategies for Clinicians
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Comparing Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease – The Berlin LSVT BIG Study (2010)
    • Can even experienced orthopaedic surgeons predict who will benefit from surgery when patients present with degenerative meniscal tears? A survey of 194 orthopaedic surgeons who made 3880 predictions (2019)
    • Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education Combined With Cognition-Targeted Motor Control Training on Chronic Spinal Pain. A Randomized Clinical Trial (2018)
  • Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical anatomy cards: Anatomy of the Knee
    • Sticker of the month
    • Quote postcard of the month

January 2020

  • Neuro Materials
    • Handout: Bone Mineral Density After Spinal Cord Injury
    • Intervention: Medical Treatment of Decreased Bone Mineral Density After Spinal Cord Injury
    • Resource: At Home Guide to Minimizing Bone Loss After Spinal Cord Injury
  • Ortho Materials
    • Handout: Whiplash Associated Disorders
    • Intervention: What Interventions Work Best For Whiplash Associated Disorder?
    • Resource: Triage and Classification of Whiplash Associated Disorder for Clinicians
  • Clinical Materials
    • Handout: Types of Neuropathy
    • Intervention: What to Expect with Peripheral Nerve Injury
    • Resource: Sensory Examination Tool for Physical Therapists
  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Standing Frame and Electrical Stimulation Therapies Partially Preserve Bone Strength in a Rodent Model of Acute Spinal Cord Injury (2013)
    • The effect of three exercise approaches on health-related quality of life, and factors associated with its improvement in chronic whiplash-associated disorders: analysis of a randomized controlled trial (2018)
    • Diabetic Gait Is Not Just Slow Gait: Gait
      Compensations in Diabetic Neuropathy (2019)

November 2019

  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Rehabilitation Techniques to Maximize Spasticity Management (2011)
    • Non‐pharmacological Management of Persistent Headaches Associated with Neck Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration (2019)
    • Exercise and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (2019)
  • Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical cards: Nerve Signals via Brain and Spinal Cord
    • Sticker of the month

October 2019

  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Vestibular Rehabilitation for Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (2016)
    • Comparison of three types of exercise in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy/shoulder impingement syndrome: A randomized controlled trial (2017)
    •  High‐Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: The LIFTMOR Randomized Controlled Trial (2017)
  • Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical cards: Rotator Cuff
    • Sticker of the month

 

September 2019

  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Training Dual Tasks together or Apart in Parkinson’s Disease: Results From the DUALITY Trial (2017)
    • Do lifestyle restrictions and precautions prevent dislocation after total hip arthroplasty? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature (2015)
    • Physical therapy informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (PACT) versus usual care physical therapy for adults with chronic low back pain: a randomised controlled trial. (2019)
  • Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical cards: Hip and pelvic girdle
    • Sticker of the month

 

August 2019

  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Women’s sexual functioning and sex life after spinal cord injury (2011)
    • Acute hamstring injuries in Swedish elite football: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial comparing two rehabilitation protocols (2013)
    • Tai Chi and Fall Reductions in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2005)
  • Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical cards: The nervous system
    • Sticker of the month

 

July 2019

  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • The impact of physical exercise on neuromuscular function in patients with Myasthenia gravis (2018)The effect of NMES on functional status and quality of life after knee arthroplasty (2015)
    • Effect of number of sprints in an SIT session on change in VO2max: a meta-analysis (2017)
  • Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical cards: The nervous system
    • Sticker of the month

 

June 2018

  • Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Modifications of the Epley (Canalith Repositioning) Maneuver for Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (2012)
    • High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis (2014)
    • Motivational interviewing in adults with chronic pain (2016)
  • Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
    • Clinical cards: Plantar fascia, inner ear
    • Sticker of the month