by Summit | Nov 15, 2021 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Julie B. Barnett, PT, DPT, MTC Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR): Resistance training with blood flow restriction to the muscles using a strapping cuff such as a thigh or arm wrap that occludes the veins, but not the arteries serving the muscles....
by Summit | Oct 14, 2021 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Julie B. Barnett, PT, DPT, MTC Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a form of orthostatic dysautonomia and is a complication after Covid-19. Vitals are measured in 10 minute increments in supine and standing to monitor POTS.Criteria for POTS include:HR...
by Summit | Mar 25, 2020 | All Blogs
Written by: Julie Barnett, PT, DPT, MTCIntroduction:As COVID -19 advances across our cities in the United States, I want to remind our rehabilitation professionals of a potentially life-saving technique to assist with respiration. PT/PTA programs include Percussion...