New App: Enhance Your Curriculum with the Neurologic Case Studies App!

Are you an educator seeking to enrich your curriculum and provide your students with real-life clinical experiences?

We are thrilled to introduce the Neurologic Case Studies app, an innovative tool designed to elevate your teaching and deepen your students' understanding of neurological conditions.

Explore the Neurologic Case Studies App

The Neurologic Case Studies app is an extensive collection of videos featuring real neurologic patients performing various functional and occupational tasks. This invaluable resource allows you to organize information by diagnosis, impairment, or outcome measure, facilitating easy navigation and comparison of different patients' conditions and treatments.

This app highlights an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, featuring Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology clinicians working together to treat real patients. By synthesizing clinical information related to patients with neurological impairments, this resource provides your students with a comprehensive view of patient care.

Develop Clinical Reasoning with Customizable Worksheets

The app also includes a downloadable and fully customizable Subjective Examination Clinical Reasoning Worksheet and an Objective Examination Clinical Reasoning Worksheet. These tools are designed to enhance your students' critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills by guiding them through detailed patient assessments and treatment planning.

Bring Real-World Clinical Scenarios into Your Classroom

The Neurologic Case Studies app allows you to bring the complexity of real-world clinical scenarios into your classroom. By incorporating videos of real patients, you can offer your students valuable insights into the challenges and intricacies of treating neurological conditions. This app serves as a bridge between theory and practice, preparing your students for their future roles as physical therapists.

Functional Mobility > Gait: Multiple Sclerosis

A video showing a patient backwards stepping and forward stepping.

Functional Mobility > Bed Mobility: Parkinson's Disease

A video showing a patient transitioning from sitting at the edge of the mat to lying on their side, to prone, to lying on their right side, and back again to sitting at the edge of the mat independently.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living > Cooking: Right Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) Stroke

A video showing a patient preparing a bowl of cereal.

Activities of Daily Living > Dressing: Anoxic Brain Injury

A video showing a patient putting on and taking off their shoes independently.

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App Authors and Contributors - Thank You!

Grace Peek, MSOT, OTR/L

• Occupational Therapist at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare

• Ms. Peek is the head occupational therapist managing clients, providing evaluations, treatment plans, and therapy for vision, ADLs, IADLs, pain, community integration, mental health, and more.

Kristen Moore, PT, DPT

• Neurologic Physical Therapist, Adjunct Faculty, eLearning Manager

• Dr. Moore specializes in treating neurologic injuries, professional education, and developing e-learning and simulation modules to improve classroom learning. She has extensive experience treating in interprofessional teams, emphasizing community integration with neurologic patient populations.

Mary Hudson-McKinney, PT, DPT, NCS

• Professor at Western University of Health Sciences

• With a variety of experience and board certification in neurology, Dr. Hudson-McKinney is an educator, serves on the National MS Society Professional Board, and researches novel exercise programs, fall prevention, and interprofessional education.

Sarah Green, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS

• Speech Language Pathologist at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare

Sheila Krajnik, EdD, OTR/L

• OTu Education Lead

• Dr. Krajnik, with extensive clinical and academic expertise in adult neurology and gerontology, has held various administrative and specialist roles, contributed to research and advocacy, and excelled in educating future practitioners.

Revolutionizing Medical Screening and Patient Assessment for Physical Therapists

The Medical Screening app is an innovative tool for educators and students to learn about screening patients with medical conditions. As a quick reference guide, clinicians can use the app to aid their clinical decision-making about whether the patient warrants an immediate referral or can continue with treatment and rehabilitation. The app covers all body systems and provides essential assessment skills, insightful subjective interview/patient history questions, and a visceral pain referral map.

After five years of meticulous development, the Medical Screening app contains a wealth of information. It provides an understanding of constitutional signs, guides users through the process of performing a systems review and a review of systems, and explores common visceral pain referral patterns. Moreover, it enables users to conduct appropriate screening procedures, ensuring optimal decision-making regarding a patient’s suitability for continued treatment or the need for an immediate referral. The app also includes an invaluable compilation of "not to be missed"/red flag conditions.

This app is an indispensable tool for educators, clinicians, and students who want to enhance their knowledge in these areas while working with diverse patients and clients. It is a comprehensive resource for determining the appropriateness of rehabilitation or referral.

Elevate your teaching and clinical practice by exploring the features of the new Medical Screening app today! Witness firsthand how this innovative tool can revolutionize patient assessment, streamline decision-making, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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Mental Health App for Faculty, Clinicians, and Students

As we navigate the post-pandemic world, the indicators of mental health are showing alarming signs of worsening. Stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide rates are on the rise, affecting various segments of the population. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that more than one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness, with young adults being the most affected group. Given the prevalence of mental health issues, it is crucial for faculty, clinicians, and students involved in academic healthcare programs to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to address these challenges effectively.

• The Mental Health App

  • To address this pressing need, we are proud to introduce the PhysioU Mental Health app—an innovative solution collaboratively developed by a team of professionals, including psychologists and rehabilitation specialists. This app serves as a comprehensive clinician's pocket guide, offering valuable insights into common mental health conditions and rehabilitation considerations.

• Key Features

  • Evidence-Based Reference Information: The app provides reference information on various mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar and related disorders, schizophrenia spectrum, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and feeding and eating disorders. Users can familiarize themselves with the basic diagnostic criteria for each disorder.

  • Occupation-Based Assessments and Screening Tools: The app offers occupation-based assessments and screening tools for each mental health disorder. It includes links to these tools, enabling users to effectively evaluate patients and clients. 

  • Prevalence, Functional Consequences, and Medications: Users can access information on the prevalence of each disorder, its functional consequences, and commonly used medications for treatment. The app provides links to the PhysioU Pharmacology app, where users can find detailed information on specific medications, including class adverse reactions, common side effects, and rehabilitation implications.

• Applications for Rehabilitation

  • The Mental Health app goes beyond knowledge dissemination and empowers rehabilitation professionals with practical applications. It offers important precautions to consider when caring for patients with associated mental health disorders. Furthermore, it outlines therapeutic techniques, including behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation, and movement-based management, which can be applied during the rehabilitation process.

  • Seamlessly integrate mental health content into every area of your classroom by exploring the new Mental Health app today. This user-friendly and evidence-based reference tool will enhance your understanding of mental health conditions, improve patient care, and further equip you in your role as a faculty member, clinician, or student. Together, let's make a positive impact on mental health through our academic healthcare programs and beyond.

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Vision App: Elevate Your Teaching of Eye Anatomy and Visual Impairments!

The Vision app is an innovative solution designed specifically for faculty and students seeking a better understanding of eye anatomy, function, and the various impairments that affect vision. The app also aids learners in understanding vision changes over the lifespan, understanding common neurologic and trauma-based conditions affecting vision, and how to use adaptive tools to enhance patient safety and function.

• Exploring Eye Anatomy and Function

  • The Vision app provides students with an understanding of both eye anatomy and function. Through brief, engaging video-based lectures, students can grasp the intricate details of the eye's structures and their roles in visual perception. This foundational knowledge lays the groundwork for further exploration into vision impairments and related conditions.

Visual Pathways & Function of the Cortex

• Appreciating Vision Changes Across the Lifespan

  • Understanding how vision changes throughout different stages of life is essential for providing comprehensive care. The Vision app allows students to explore common changes in vision as patients age. From infancy to the elderly, students can appreciate the development and aging of the visual system, gaining valuable insights into age-related vision alterations.

• Recognizing Common Eye Conditions

  • Recognizing and understanding common eye conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. The Vision app enables students to "see" through the eyes of patients with various conditions, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration. By virtually experiencing the visual impairments associated with these conditions, students can develop a deeper understanding of their impact on patients' lives.

• Adaptive Strategies and Tools

  • Managing visual impairments requires the use of adaptive strategies and tools that enhance patient function and safety. The Vision app goes beyond theoretical knowledge by showcasing real-life examples of adaptive strategies and tools. Students can watch demonstrations that teach them how to train patients in the effective use of adaptive tools. This approach equips students with hands-on practical skills they can then apply in clinical settings.

• Elevating Teaching and Clinical Practice

  • By incorporating the Vision app into teaching and clinical practice, educators, practitioners, and students can elevate the quality of education and patient care. The app is a powerful tool for understanding eye anatomy, exploring changes in vision across the lifespan, and recognizing common eye conditions affecting patients. With its interactive features, virtual immersive experiences, and practical demonstrations of adaptive strategies and tools, this app enhances teaching and clinical practice in the field of vision care. Explore the new Vision app today and equip yourself and your students with the knowledge and skills to provide optimal care to patients with visual impairments.

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Adaptive Equipment App: Empowering Faculty and Students

In the field of physical therapy, the primary goal is to enhance an individual's physical function while promoting independence and an active lifestyle. However, some individuals require additional support in the form of accommodations and assistance to fully engage in their day-to-day activities. This support often includes modifications to movements, motor skills, and the utilization of adaptive equipment. As educators responsible for preparing the next generation of therapists, it can be challenging to provide practical experiences that involve working with patients in need of adaptive equipment.

That's where the Adaptive Equipment app from PhysioU comes in. This innovative app aims to assist faculty and students in how to apply, fit, and train clients in the use of assistive and adaptive technologies. The app is centered around a real client with a spinal cord injury, providing an immersive learning experience through videos showcasing the client's challenges while performing daily tasks, as well as their remarkable progress with the aid of adaptive equipment.

• Equipment Variety

  • The app covers a wide range of adaptive equipment, ensuring that students receive comprehensive training in assisting clients with diverse needs. From mobility aids such as a leg lift strap and walkers to adaptive utensils and devices for personal care, the app provides detailed information on fitting, adjustment, and proper utilization of each piece of equipment. This comprehensive approach empowers students to better understand the unique requirements of each client and select the most suitable adaptive solutions.

• Interactive Features

  • The Adaptive Equipment app offers interactive features that enhance the learning experience. Students can explore videos of various adaptive devices, allowing them to examine the intricate details and functionality of each piece of equipment. Additionally, the app provides a case study to assess students' knowledge and critical thinking skills, further reinforcing their understanding of adaptive equipment usage.

• Elevate Your Teaching and Clinic al Practice

  • With the new Adaptive Equipment app, educators and students can elevate their teaching and clinical practice when working with individuals who require accommodations and assistance in their daily tasks. By incorporating educational videos, patient instructional guides, and a realistic patient-based case study, this app offers a dynamic and interactive learning experience that prepares students for the challenges they will face in their professional careers.

The Adaptive Equipment app supercharges the teaching and learning experience for physical therapy students. With its variety of adaptive equipment, educational videos, patient instructional guides, and a realistic case study, the app equips students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning abilities necessary to provide optimal care for individuals in need of adaptive solutions. Experience the future of physical therapy and clinical practice by exploring the new Adaptive Equipment app today.

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