In 1996, the federal government passed a law known as The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The law required the creation of national standards that protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. The Privacy Rule under HIPAA regulates how certain entities, called covered entities, use and disclose certain individually identifiable health information, called protected health informati

Exercise Physiology is the study of exercise and how it can be used to improve Quality of Life (QOL). Exercise Physiologists (EPs) work with patients and clients who do not have acute injuries and are primarily looking to either maintain their current level of fitness or improve it by addressing a deficiency or imbalance in one or more areas. EPs use Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription to assess and improve one or multiple aspects of a patient or client’s fitness. Exam

What is the prevalence of low back pain? Low back pain is extremely common and the leading global cause of disability. Approximately 25% of the population has experienced low back pain in the past three months. It is estimated that 200 billion dollars are spent annually to manage low back pain. Why is physical therapy a good first-line treatment for low back pain? Early physical therapy utilization is associated with a reduced need for advanced imaging, additional physician v