Hand Therapy Academy welcomes Allison to the show as she and Miranda discuss the process of successfully discharging a patient. They share tips, strategies, and insights on how to ensure patients leave therapy confident and prepared.

How to Successfully Discharge a Patient 

 Miranda and Josh address the sensitive topic of what happens when a patient goes missing from treatment. They discuss the importance of follow-up, including how often to reach out and the best practices for re-engaging patients. 

Chasing the missing patient 

Miranda and Josh talk about managing post-operative edema. They offer some of their favorite tips and tricks. 

Managing Post-Operative Edema 

Miranda and Josh talk about idiopathic wrist pain including evaluating and treatment this complex issue.  

Idiopathic Wrist Pain 

In this engaging podcast episode, Miranda and Josh delve into the journey of obtaining the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential as an older therapist. They discuss the unique challenges and advantages that come with pursuing this certification later in one's career. Listeners will gain insights into the preparation process, the importance of continuing education.

Getting your CHT as an older therapist 

In this episode, Josh and Miranda discuss effective strategies for managing stiff elbows. They explore common causes of elbow stiffness, share personal experiences, and provide practical tips for improving mobility and reducing discomfort. 

Managing the Stiff Elbow 

Emily and Josh dive into the challenges of flexor tendon adhesions, discussing why they occur and how to effectively manage them. They explore early intervention strategies like place-and-hold exercises, differential tendon gliding, and scar mobilization techniques.

Flexor Tendon Adhesions 

Josh and Emily discuss the treatment of radial nerve injuries, exploring rehabilitation strategies and expected outcomes. They share insights on recovery timelines, therapy techniques, and factors that influence patient progress.

Radial Nerve Injury Outcomes 

Josh and Emily talk about hiring new therapists, discussing the key qualities to look for and the challenges of finding the right fit. They also share insights on onboarding, mentorship, and building a strong team culture.

Hiring New Therapists 

Josh and Emily talk about common pitfall in small business. 

Mistakes in Small Business

We offer quick tidbits of information relating to all things Hand Therapy.  So if you are a hand therapist or an aspiring hand therapist this is the podcast for you.  For more great content check our www.handtherapyacademy.com or email info@handtherpyaacademy.com 