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Blog Contact Us About Clinical Programs Technology Education The Pulse Improving Activity Tolerance and Functional Mobility Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on May 25, 2023 3:15:00 PM Tweet This 77-year-old woman was admitted to Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, VA due to weakness and inability to care for herself. She was hospitalized after a stroke where she was also diagnosed with COVID-19. Before the stroke, she was undergoing treatment for metastatic lymphoma (cancer in the lymph system that has spread to the lungs). Prior to hospitalization, she lived alone and was independent with self-care and mobility. Read More Topics: Patient Success Story , Cardiopulmonary Improving Swallow Ability Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on May 25, 2023 3:00:00 PM Tweet This 65-year-old gentleman was admitted to Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, TN for rehabilitation services following hospitalization due to a stroke. He was diagnosed with oropharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). His swallow initiation was inconsistent, and he had difficulty managing his own secretions. He could not take any food or liquid by mouth and a feeding tube was placed. Prior to his stroke, he ate a regular diet. Read More Topics: Dysphagia , Patient Success Story PT/OT/SLP Clinical Connection Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on May 11, 2023 7:45:00 PM Tweet OmniFlow + Synchrony: Clinical Application Many patients currently deal with limitations in breathing or swallowing/speech due to their disease or condition. Breathing and swallowing/speech are so closely coordinated that these limitations may also occur together. Read More Topics: Clinical Connection SLP Clinical Connection - Swallowing Research Summary Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on Apr 20, 2023 8:00:00 PM Tweet Barikroo, A., Im, I., Crary, M., Carnaby, G. (2023). Effects of Age and Lingual-Palatal Pressure Levels on Submental Surface Electromyography Measures. Dysphagia. doi.org/10.1007/s00455-023-10553-6 Read More Topics: Dysphagia , Speech Rehab , SLP Clinical Connection PT/OT Clinical Connection Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on Apr 11, 2023 6:30:00 PM Tweet Champions Corner Read More Topics: Cardiopulmonary , Continence Improvement , PT/OT Clinical Connection Improving Activity Tolerance and Functional Incontinence Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on Mar 15, 2023 3:45:00 PM Tweet This 74-year-old woman was referred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation services with severe debility, decreased functional mobility, increased urinary frequency, and anxiety following hospitalization for acute cystitis (inflammation of the bladder). She has a long standing history of COPD and emphysema with requirement of oxygen supplementation of 4L/min. Prior to hospitalization, she lived independently. This woman’s goal is to be able to get to the bathroom on her own again. Read More Topics: Patient Success Story , Cardiopulmonary , Continence Improvement Breathing Exercise Improves ADLs, Core Stability, and Pain Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on Mar 14, 2023 6:45:00 PM Tweet Breathing impacts everything we do from bed mobility, transfers and gait to ADLs and IADLs. Incorporating patient-specific breathing strategies into a comprehensive rehab program not only addresses breathing impairment due to cardiopulmonary compromise, but also positively impacts pain, balance, function, and ADL performance. Read More Topics: Clinical Tip , Cardiopulmonary SLP Clinical Connection - Dysphagia Research Summary Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on Mar 6, 2023 11:00:00 AM Tweet Galek, K.E., Bice, E.M., Allen, K. (2023). The Influence of Three Feedback Conditions on Performing a Swallow Motor Pattern in Healthy Adults. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica (Karger). doi.org/10.1159/000525634 Read More Topics: Dysphagia , Speech Rehab , SLP Clinical Connection Decreasing Pain and Improving Functional Mobility Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on Feb 27, 2023 11:00:00 AM Tweet This 66-year-old gentleman was referred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation services due to right-sided weakness and general debility. He was hospitalized after a stroke which required thrombectomy (procedure to remove blood clot). Prior to his stroke, he was living with his spouse in a home with a 3-step entry, was independent with all functional mobility, and walked with a rolling walker. Read More Topics: Patient Success Story , Neuro Rehab Cardiac Management Including Advanced Rehab Technology Posted by ACP - Accelerated Care Plus on Feb 24, 2023 6:45:00 PM Tweet According to the CDC, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the US. It is caused by plaque build-up in the coronary arteries which slows blood flow. The most common symptom of CAD is chest pain. However, many people don’t have symptoms and only find out they have CAD after they suffer a heart attack. Read More Topics: Clinical Tip , Cardiopulmonary All posts Next Welcome to our Blog - The Pulse ACP is committed to helping our partners provide outstanding healthcare value. We offer interconnected rehabilitation technologies and the guidance of 100+ expert PTs, OTs and SLPs to help you enhance patient outcomes. ACP provides industry-leading benefits including top-rated customer support and clinical services, continuing education, and turn-key marketing solutions. Empowering PT/OT/SLPs and Nurses. Helping millions of patients nationwide. At The Pulse we will share important updates from our team including: Clinical Tips Patient Successes Employee Spotlights Industry News White Papers Subscribe Here! 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