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Benefits of Continuing Your Education with NARA
March 28, 2023
Categories: Collaboration, Education, General, Goals, Leadership Development
The rehabilitation industry is always evolving and changing, so it is important to stay up to date on the latest news and innovations. Continuous learning can help employees and employers gain new abilities, learn new procedures, increase interpersonal skills, and improve overall performance within your profession. Continue reading to find out what the benefits are of continuing your education with NARA.
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National Nutrition Month: The Impact of Nutrition on Physical Therapy
March 9, 2023
Categories: Best Practices, Exercise, Goals, Long Term Care, Managed Care, Physical Therapy, Wellness Programs
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created this campaign 50 years ago to promote learning about a healthy lifestyle. This year's theme is “Fuel for the Future” and is focused on healthy eating while also focusing on sustainability. To learn more about getting involved in National Nutrition Month, visit this page!
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How Advocacy Makes a Difference
July 1, 2022
Categories: Advocacy, General, Goals
Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for, supports, or defends a particular cause. Advocacy seeks to influence decisions within society as well as political and economic institutions. Advocates raise awareness and support causes that are important to them. At the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA), we believe in giving rehabilitation businesses a... Read More
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Strategies to Prevent No-Show Appointments in the New Year
November 22, 2021
Categories: Best Practices, General, Goals
No-show appointments are one of the most frustrating things rehab providers can encounter. You create a plan for your day and when a patient doesn’t show up for their scheduled appointment, that plan no longer works. There are a variety of reasons patients don’t show up for appointments, but the most common is that they forget they have one scheduled. And while this can be frustrating... Read More
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Patient Retention After School Starts
September 1, 2021
Categories: Best Practices, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Goals, Patient Engagement
The start of the school year brings a new set of challenges when it comes to getting your patients into the office. With little free time, COVID concerns and life’s challenges getting in the way, it can be hard to secure retention with your clients. If you’re worried about that school-time dip in appointments, NARA has come up with four ways to ensure your patients are able to... Read More
Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Veggies Month
June 1, 2021
Categories: Best Practices, Education, General, Goals, Wellness Programs
June is the perfect time to celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. Most produce is going to be at the top of its game, giving you the best flavor to remember the rest of the year. Besides the great taste, garden-fresh produce has many nutritional benefits that can help you feel great and even aid in your recovery. Here are some of the best ones to add to your treatment plan!
Therapy Programs for Veterans
April 23, 2021
Categories: Best Practices, Goals, Group Therapy, Therapy Programs, Wellness Programs
For many, Memorial Day marks a day of remembrance as well as the beginning of the summer season. For others, Memorial Day is a reminder of physical, mental and emotional sacrifices. We recognize that the main call to action with Memorial Day is that we find a way to honor and serve the veterans we lost and those veterans who have served the country. Here are some different programs and activities that help serve our veterans... Read More