Losing sleep because of work can severely impact your health and well-being. Losing sleep because of work? If either your work schedule or work-related your stress is causing sleep deprivation, it can wreak havoc on health. According to the CDC, an estimated 40.6 million Americans sleep six hours or less a day, and the most affected are night shift workers. Sleeping less than seven to eight hours per day can cause serious physical illness with cardiovascular problems being … [Read more...]
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Health Benefits of Massage Therapy for Seniors
Massage therapy benefits seniors by improving both physical and mental health.The health benefits of massage therapy for seniors include strengthening muscles and reducing tension on the joints. It also brings about a good night’s sleep, helps aid digestive issues, and can facilitate improved range of motion during the day. However, a better understanding and knowledge on how to do massage in the elderly is essential to make it more effective.Massage therapy for … [Read more...]
Physical Therapy for Pain: National Pain Awareness Month
National Pain Awareness Month happens every September to bring awareness for issues related to pain and pain management; along with all of the benefits of physical therapy for pain and its management. The first Pain Awareness Month was in 2001, when the ACPA led a coalition of groups to establish September as Pain Awareness Month. ACPA established Partners for Understanding Pain and 80 organizations, both health care professionals and consumer groups, including the NAACP … [Read more...]
How to Select Online CEU Courses
When shopping for continuing education, how do you choose the best online CEU courses? As a healthcare professional, you already know that you are required to obtain continuing education prior to your licensure renewal. It gets tricky, however, based on your license type (PT, OT, SLP, etc.) as well as your state of practice as CEU requirements can greatly vary. If this is not confusing enough, each state board or national body has their own terminology (wording like “contact … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Social Media In Your Massage Therapy Practice
Social media has become a part of daily life for the healthcare industry, creating a portal through which patients and clients can engage and connect with their potential healthcare providers. Integrating social media into your business is crucial, allowing people to know you're the authority on all matters massage therapy. While social media platforms are the channels to reach your audience, they should integrate seamlessly with your website to promote your online presence, … [Read more...]
Renewing your Washington Massage Therapy License: What You Need To Know
Renewing your Washington Massage Therapy License: What You Need To Know We know that as a busy Massage Therapy professional, you have a lot going on and trying to remember when and how to renew your license. Don't worry! We are here to help with everything you need to know about renewing your Washington Massage Therapy license*. What You Need To Know:Washington Massage Therapy practitioners must renew their massage therapy license every year. Credentials expire on … [Read more...]
Are you a stroke hero? Take our quiz and find out!
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the number one leading cause of disability. Every 40 seconds someone is having a stroke in the US. Can we afford to be in the dark about factors, symptoms and treatments? NO!May is National Stroke Awareness Month and this year, the American Stroke Association is asking everyone to be a stroke hero.Do you have what it takes to don the cape? Take our quiz and find out![slickquiz id=1]Looking … [Read more...]
Happy 10th Anniversary, HomeCEUConnection.com!
We've hit a big milestone this month, 10 years of setting the standard for online continuing education for rehab professionals!Founded in 2005 by Anne and Brandon Osborn, HomeCEUConnection.com has been providing high-quality continuing education courses for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Athletic Trainers, Massage Therapists and Certified Strength and … [Read more...]