7 FREE NEWSLETTERS AND BLOGS EVERY PRACTICE OWNER SHOULD BE READING

By PREFERRED Therapy Providers
Resources for staying current on business news and trends
Staying on top of current information in business and the healthcare industry can be time-consuming and overwhelming. There’s so much information demanding your attention daily that it’s almost easier to ignore it and shut out all the noise.

But the reality is that as a healthcare professional and practice owner, you do need to keep on top of current healthcare practice issues that affect your business and your profession. That’s where online newsletters and blogs can help. Subscribing to a short list of top-quality content delivered right to your inbox can help you keep up-to-date on topics that can improve your business, your practice operations and your leadership skills. And best of all, you can read them on-demand and on your own schedule.

Here are seven suggestions for free newsletters and blogs every healthcare practice owner should be reading:
OLDER ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY RECEIVE LESSER ATTENTION, NEED MORE PHYSICAL THERAPY THAN USUAL

By Rojoef Manual, The Science Times
Cerebral palsy negates the ability of an individual to move and eliminates their sense of balance. In most cases, children are often diagnosed with the condition. It affects their brain development which directly affects the control of almost every inch of muscles.

In a study published in Disability & Health Journal entitled "Musculoskeletal diagnoses, comorbidities, and physical and occupational therapy use among older adults with and without cerebral palsy," it was stated that fewer than one-third of the general patients are enrolled in physical therapy. The individuals included in the said population and are presently diagnosed with cerebral palsy receive less physical therapy.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE BEGINS WITH SELF-AWARENESS

By John R. Stoker
A huge factor in improving your emotional intelligence is your personal awareness and understanding of how your behavior affects others.

Sometimes our reactions to others seem involuntary and beyond our control. A lack of understanding about how we can best interact with others can create problems, especially in an emotionally charged situation.  

When trying to improve your emotional intelligence, personal awareness can be difficult to attain because you do not see yourself the way you are seen and most people are uncomfortable giving negative feedback to others. We also often excuse our poor behavior because of our positive intent.

Granted we all have bad days, but there really is no excuse for belittling and demeaning others. Here are a number of questions you can ask yourself to increase your personal awareness of how your behavior may be affecting others.
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