Stern at Home Therapy
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Stern At Home Therapy is transforming how outpatient therapy is experienced.
New York, USA
Joined July 2018
Here are three quick mobility tests for your shoulder. The first is overhead reach, lift your arm all the way up and see if your hand can touch the wall behind you. The second is external rotation, keep your elbow tucked to your side and see if you can turn your hand out to touch
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If you are a physical therapist and you have not had the time or freedom to see your family because you are working doubles at an outpatient clinic, Stern Home Therapy gives you the flexibility and autonomy to build your own schedule. That can look like picking up your daughter
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WHAT IF you could do the work you actually care about, provide quality care, and still afford a house. The traditional clinic model does not make that easy when you are working long hours, seeing a ton of people, and the take home pay still is not where it should be. Working for
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If you’re 140 lbs, a 5-lb weighted vest won’t move the needle. Aim for 10–15% of your body weight so about 15–30 lbs for most benefit. Too heavy = injury risk. Too light = wasted effort. The sweet spot is right in the middle.
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Worried about a caseload guarantee turning your job into a salary auction? Totally fair question. But real talk, lows are rare. Maybe a slower week from cancellations, and the team fills the gaps fast. And if a dip does happen, the guarantee kicks in so you are covered
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Left the LTC Community grind, where you’re pushed to be “efficient” but your paycheck stays the same. Now it’s way more flexible, you set your caseload and your income. See more patients, make more. Take on extra, you’re actually compensated. Everybody wins.
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A lot of new PT grads avoid home care because they think it means constant cancellations, endless driving, and a low caseload. That has not been my experience here. Everything runs through an app, so I can see assignments, map locations, and fit visits into a tight schedule
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Walking into PT and realizing your therapist is juggling three other patients at the same time is a shock, but it happens because clinics chase productivity. That setup is mentally draining for the therapist and it usually means you get less attention than you deserve. One on one
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Longer sessions matter because they let you go deeper than the symptoms. You have time to understand what is really going on and what outside factors might be affecting progress, even something as simple as a patient having a rough day. That extra time for a real conversation
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Some therapy is short and intense, giving motivated patients the skills to keep improving on their own. But conditions like MS or Parkinson’s require continuous support. As symptoms change, you need a professional who knows how to guide you safely.
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Did you know that tech neck happens when you spend all day looking down at your phone or laptop. Your neck bends forward and your muscles work overtime. A simple fix is to raise your phone or screen to eye level. Your spine stays aligned and your muscles can finally relax.
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A rolled ankle and a sprained ankle are the same thing. You turn your foot and the ligament stretches, which is why it hurts. The old advice was rest and ice. Now we know movement and blood flow help you heal faster. If it does not hurt, you can walk on it. Sharp, stabbing pain
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What is resting heart rate? A good resting heart rate is one of the clearest signs of strong health. Normal is 60 to 100, but the lower end is ideal. Athletes can even hit the 30s. If you want to improve your number, train your heart with steady, moderate workouts. A stronger
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Two signs you are moving like an older person: standing up slowly with your hands for support and struggling to balance on one leg. Work toward standing up using only your legs and holding a steady single leg stance with your core braced.
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When you’re at the gym, it’s important to know the difference between good hurt and bad pain. Good soreness feels like a burn in your muscles. Bad pain is a sharp, sudden jolt closer to your joints. Listen to your body and know when to push and when to stop.
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Two habits secretly wrecking your back. One, sitting too much weakens muscles and strains joints. Move throughout your day to stay strong. Two, exercising with poor form can cause injury. Focus on proper form to build strength and stay healthy.
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Work from home? Take a break and move. Rotate your spine, bend, extend, and get your legs moving. A few minutes of mobility keeps you feeling fresh and ready to get back to work.
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Most new PT grads do not know home care is even an option, partly because there are so few internships and you are told you need experience to get hired. Outpatient and nursing homes can feel rushed and rigid, seeing multiple patients at once with little flexibility. Home care
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Did you know that good posture doesn’t always mean no pain. The best position is often the next position. Sitting for too long can make even the best posture uncomfortable. Get up, stretch, and move your body. It is often more effective than chasing the perfect position.
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Sprained your ankle? Skip the ice. Icing reduces blood flow and slows the body’s natural healing. Protect the area and elevate it, but let your immune system do its work. Avoid anti-inflammatories too because pain is your body signaling a problem. Pay attention to the signals and
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