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Why are Rehabilitation Services Necessary in Nursing Homes?
Long-term care facilities such as nursing homes offer many services to cater to the needs of their residents. There are essential needs such as medical care, dining services and rehabilitation services. There are also other services offered to help improve their quality of life such as recreational therapy and social activities. In nursing homes, rehabilitation…
Read MoreThe Importance of Staying Active for Seniors
No matter what your age, we all understand the importance of staying active. Staying active can be as simple as a daily 30-minute brisk walk. There are multiple benefits to being physically fit as one ages. Some immediate benefits are on one’s brain health. Regular physical activity can also help reduce feelings of anxiety and…
Read MoreWelcome To Our New Look
As we continue to evolve as an organization, Cornerstone Rehab, is proud to debut its brand-new website. Over the past 6 months, our team has spent time brainstorming, understanding the industry needs + challenges & developing what we believe will be a great resource for our company moving forward. Our focus for the website was…
Read MoreHow PT Helps with Life After COVID
By now, it’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed the world forever. Physical therapy, like the rest of the healthcare sector, is no exception. Patients are desperately seeking coronavirus treatment both before and after illness. Throughout the course of COVID, physical therapists have played an important role in reducing strain on the healthcare system by…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Company Update
March 9th, 2020 Dear Cornerstone Rehab Clinicians, Coronavirus is rapidly evolving as a public health concern here in the United States. There is much unknown, yet it is safe to say when testing becomes more widely available, there may be a significant increase in the number of cases reported. A number of health care related…
Read MoreChanges in Rules of Participation Finalized
Residents of Long Term Care Facilities may experience the benefits of improved health and safety, thanks to the recent implementation of new procedural safeguards. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a data brief in April 2019 that analyzed trends in deficiencies at nursing homes. The data brief states…
Read MorePDPM and Physical Therapy
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out a new reimbursement model for patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). Effective October 2019 the new model called Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) replaced the Resources Utilization Group (RUG) Model. Both models require physical therapists to evaluate patients and classify them. In the RUG model, reimbursement…
Read MoreWhy Physical Therapy as a Career
Do you want to pursue a career where you can help people? If so, physical therapy might be right for you. Physical therapists help patients regain movement, recover from injuries and surgeries and prevent future injuries. Learn why physical therapy is important. Here are 3 reasons why you should choose physical therapy as a career:…
Read MoreWhy is Physical Therapy is Important
Physical therapy helps individuals recover from illnesses, injuries and medical conditions allowing them to move and function. A physical therapist creates a personalized treatment plan as per the needs of the patient. Such a plan can help individuals return to their prior level of functioning and also help promote independence. Learn what physical therapy is…
Read MorePhysical Therapist Assistant – Is it worth it?
Are you considering a career as a physical therapist assistant but not sure if it is worth it? We can help you decide. Physical therapist assistants (PTA) work under the supervision of physical therapists and help improve movement and pain for the injured or ill. Learn more about what physical therapist assistants do. Being a PTA…
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