Critical Move

Femoral catheters provide access to major organs via the femoral blood vessels for lifesaving diagnostic and treatment purposes. But patients with femoral catheters may be restricted to bed rest because of perceived risks associated with mobility, such as kinking the catheter. However, evidence is beginning to show that the benefits of early mobilization outweigh the risks and can lead to improved patient outcomes. Read more »

Homecare Offers Opportunities for New Grads

As a new graduate, Travis King, PT, DPT, staff therapist at New Jersey-based Fox Rehabilitation, figured home-care therapy probably wasn‘t the best spot for him. “Almost any job is intimidating as a new graduate,” King says. “It‘s even more so if you know you‘re going to be on your own a certain amount of time.” Read more »