Blogs & insights

July 28, 2026

Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability for PT Software: What to Look For in 2026

Diagnostic imaging in PT software: how DICOM, HL7, and FHIR connect Epic and Cerner to exercise prescription and RTM platforms, plus a buyer's checklist for 2026.

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Doctor examining a young woman's thyroid by palpating her neck during a checkup.
March 24, 2026
Insights
Thyroid Health, Rehabilitation, and Recovery: The Role of Physical Activity

Thyroid dysfunction affects energy, strength, and recovery — but structured exercise can help. This article explores how physical activity supports hormone regulation, reduces fatigue, and guides rehabilitation for patients with hypothyroidism or thyroid cancer.

Older man in a blue sweater clutching his shoulder in pain while seated outdoors
February 1, 2026
Insights
Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI)

A clinician's guide to the WOSI outcome measure in Physitrack — covering validated patient groups, scoring, what counts as meaningful change, and how to use it effectively across treatment milestones.

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December 3, 2025
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Building Habits: How Our Brains Create Change That Lasts

Habits aren't about willpower — they're about brain science. This article breaks down how habits form, why habit stacking works, and how to build routines that actually stick.

Physiotherapist guiding a man through a balance and awareness exercise with outstretched hands in a treatment room
November 19, 2025
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Awareness in Physiotherapy: Definition, Importance, and Strategies for Clinical Practice

Patient awareness isn't just useful, it's a clinical necessity. This article covers why informed patients recover better, adhere more, and how physiotherapists can build awareness through seven evidence-based strategies.

Four smiling women in pink t-shirts with breast cancer awareness ribbons standing outdoors
October 24, 2025
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Breast Cancer Patients and Physiotherapy

Breast cancer treatment saves lives, but often leaves lasting physical challenges. This article covers the most common post-treatment impairments and the evidence-based physiotherapy interventions that help patients recover function, manage symptoms, and live well.

Therapist's hands assessing the upper arm of a person during a physical examination
September 18, 2025
What is Cognitive Appraisal?

Reframe difficult cases as challenges, not threats. Learn cognitive appraisal and self-talk techniques to build mental toughness as a physiotherapist. Read more.

Person seated on a bed gripping their lower leg and ankle, suggesting foot or ankle pain
August 4, 2025
Insights
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Learn what causes PTTD, how to diagnose each stage, and why eccentric exercise with orthoses delivers the best non-surgical outcomes. Explore the evidence.

Therapist massaging the sole of a patient's bare foot with both hands.
July 7, 2025
A Multidimensional Approach to Recovery for Physiotherapists

Battling constant fatigue as a physiotherapist? Discover proven physical and mental strategies to beat under-recovery and restore your energy. Read more.

Man in a teal shirt stepping down from a red plyometric box during exercise.
May 30, 2025
Guide
Plyometric Training in Rehabilitation

Plyometric training is a powerful tool in rehab when used at the right time, with the right patient. It helps restore explosive movement and confidence, especially in return-to-sport scenarios. Start low, progress gradually, and always use your clinical judgment to guide safe, effective rehab.

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May 8, 2025
Guide
Exercise Parameters in Physical Therapy

In physical therapy, especially within resistance training, manipulating exercise parameters is essential for guiding recovery, enhancing function, and ensuring patient safety.

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April 2, 2025
The Importance of Tracking Progress in Rehabilitation and Patient Education

Tracking in the context of physical and occupational therapy refers to the systematic collection and analysis of data over time to monitor patient progress, treatment effectiveness, and care quality.

Person lying on their side on a blue exercise mat performing a clamshell hip exercise
March 3, 2025
Understanding Pelvic Floor

Discover how the pelvic floor controls continence and core stability, plus proven training strategies to prevent dysfunction at every life stage. Read on.

Patient stepping onto a plyo box during a session at South Coast Rx Physiotherapy clinic
December 10, 2024
Success Story
Case Study: South Coast Rx Physiotherapy

Discover how South Coast Rx Physiotherapy went from pen and paper to all digital to improve clinic efficiency, patient journeys, and save time in the busy physiotherapy environment.

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December 4, 2024
Insights
Model Spotlight: A Journey of Resilience, Service, and Inspiration

Discover Gam's inspiring journey from Gurkha service to resilience after injury. Explore how he gives back through inclusive fitness and community support, now featured in Physitrack’s Amputee Exercise series.

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October 31, 2024
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Everything You Need to Know About Quadriplegia and Spinal Cord Injuries

Discover everything you need to know about quadriplegia, including its causes, types, rehabilitation strategies, and recovery outlook. Learn how healthcare professionals can access our extensive exercise library to support patients with spinal cord injuries and improve their care. Start a 14-day free trial with Physitrack today.

Man in a wheelchair lifting purple dumbbells overhead as a Winchester Health clinician watches.
October 14, 2024
Success Story
From Pen and Paper to Fully Digital Exercise Prescription

From using pen and paper to fully digital exercise prescription. See how it has helped Liam balance patient compliance and help his patients thrive in rehabilitation.

Young woman resting her chin on her hand and gazing pensively toward a window
October 3, 2024
Insights
How Mental Health Affects Your Immune System (and Vice Versa)

Discover how conditions like depression and anxiety impact immune function and learn strategies for improving both mental and physical well-being. This comprehensive guide offers insights for individuals and healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, to promote holistic care.

Physiotherapist working on a laptop with a client across a desk in a clinic with an anatomy chart
October 2, 2024
Success Story
DR Physiotherapy: Embracing Digital Tools to Save Time and Enhance Efficiency

Discover how DR Physiotherapy, a private clinic with 100+ 5-star reviews and 99% patient satisfaction, has made Physitrack an essential part of their practice since COVID-19. With a team of 6, they love the platform’s sharing feature with colleagues, finding it time-efficient, fun, and easy to use. Watch the video to see how Physitrack saves them time while enhancing patient care!