Following an injury or illness, most physicians suggest that their patients take special care to attend to their physical fitness and wellness. One of the suggestions a physician will make will be for the patient to begin a physical therapy program, and in many cases a home-based physical therapy program is the best fit. Fortunately, the physical therapists at [...]
It’s common knowledge that maintaining your physical fitness is key to living a full and happy life. Those that establish active health habits early in life (swimming, walking daily, and starting a personalized physical therapy program) are likely to stay in good physical condition well into their golden years. Being in tip-top shape and enjoying [...]
Risk Factors for Falls in the Home As the winter months trudge on many people find themselves taking extra precaution to avoid falls outside the home and may be less cognizant of potential risk factors for falls around the house. Falls can pose a very real threat to seniors, as falls can result in lacerations, [...]
Home-based Care: The Importance of Referrals One essential part of creating an effective care plan after suffering from a recent or chronic decline is obtaining a referral from a doctor that not only specializes in treating your ailments but also fits into your insurance plan. Often we see that these referrals come from either the [...]
The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is a great time for tying up loose ends from the past year and getting a jump on getting organized for the upcoming year. In addition to cleaning up after the busy days spent with family and friends, the days between the two holidays are a great [...]
The holiday season is in full-swing, and that means that many people are preparing their travel plans to go visit their loved ones. With all the excitement on the forefront of our minds at this time, it is easy to overlook things that could potentially be a detriment to our personal safety during this busy [...]
One essential part of creating an effective care plan after suffering from a recent or chronic decline is obtaining a referral from a doctor that not only specializes in treating your ailments but also fits into your insurance plan. Often we see that these referrals come from either the medical staff overseeing the discharge planning, [...]
It’s that time of the year again- the leaves have fallen, the days seem shorter, and the temperature is becoming colder by the day. Winter is here and that means extra care needs to be taken in keeping loved ones warm and safe in the upcoming months while we wait for spring to arrive. One [...]
Medicare eligible patients have the option to receive their outpatient based physical therapy in the comfort of their own home. What most people don’t realize is that this outpatient based therapy does not require the patient to be home bound which is DIFFERENT than traditional home health care. This type of rehab is gaining popularity [...]
Smart Rehab opened its doors in early 2017 with one goal: to bring quality physical and occupational therapy directly to the home for older adults. They believe that by doing so, they truly help their patients meet their individual goals by offering personalized treatment plans. This eliminates the stress and difficulty of getting to and [...]
