--- title: Blog - ACP | ACP (3) description: (3) --- - [Blog](https://acplus.com/blog/all/) - [Contact Us](https://info.acplus.com/contact-us) [![Home](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/ACP_June2018/Images/logo.svg)](http://acplus.com) - [About](https://acplus.com/about/) - [Clinical Programs](https://acplus.com/clinical-programs/) - [Technology](https://acplus.com/technology/) - [Education](https://acplus.com/education/) # The Pulse ## ACP ### Recent Posts ## [Improving Strength and Functional Mobility Using Virtual Reality and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-strength-and-functional-mobility-using-virtual-reality-and-exercise) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Jan 24, 2020 4:15:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Patient Information:** Male, Age 72 **Diagnosis:** Muscle Weakness / General Debility **History:** This gentleman had a fall and was hospitalized due to a femur fracture. He experienced multiple medical complications and surgeries and was admitted to a skilled nursing facility. He was transferred to this skilled nursing facility for long-term care two and half months after his fall and was referred to therapy due to weakness, balance deficits, inability to walk and inability to perform self-care. Prior to his fall he lived at home and was independent with all mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs). [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-strength-and-functional-mobility-using-virtual-reality-and-exercise) Topics: [Fall Prevention & Balance](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/fall-prevention-balance), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) ## [Improving Strength and Functional Mobility Using Electrical Stimulation and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-strength-and-functional-mobility-using-electrical-stimulation-and-exercise) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Jan 14, 2020 5:11:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Patient Information:** Male, Age 75 **Diagnosis:** Peripheral Vascular Disease / Falls / Muscle Weakness **History:** This gentleman was referred to a skilled nursing facility with severe debility after hospitalization due to a fall at home. Following the fall, he laid on the floor for two days before being discovered by his home health nurse. At the time of hospital admission, he suffered from acute renal failure, altered mental status, and infected wounds on both legs. Prior to the fall, this gentleman lived alone, walked with a straight cane, and was independent with all self-care, household and community activities. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-strength-and-functional-mobility-using-electrical-stimulation-and-exercise) Topics: [Fall Prevention & Balance](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/fall-prevention-balance), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) ## [Meet Lee Grasseschi - Manager, Compliance and Quality Assurance](https://blog.acplus.com/meet-lee-grasseschi-manager-compliance-and-quality-assurance) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 20, 2019 1:33:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![2019_DEC_Employee Spotlight_v1](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/2019_DEC_Employee%20Spotlight_v1.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/meet-lee-grasseschi-manager-compliance-and-quality-assurance) **What do you do in your free time?** Free time? What is this ‘free time? We have horses, we kayak, cross country ski, and volunteer at our community water system. **How long have you been with ACP? ** 1.5 years   **What is your career background? ** I’ve been in various manufacturing entities for several decades as an Operations Manager, Quality Manager, Project Manager, Engineer, and Production Manager. I have 3 college degrees and 3 professional certificates. I’ve worked domestically and internationally as a geologist and geophysical technician and spent time in state and federal governments. **What inspired you to work with ACP? ** I was mainly inspired to move on from where I was working and I am grateful to be a part of the kindest organization I’ve ever encountered. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/meet-lee-grasseschi-manager-compliance-and-quality-assurance) Topics: [Employee Spotlight](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/employee-spotlight) ## [Electrotherapy for the Management of Hypertonia](https://blog.acplus.com/electrotherapy-for-the-management-of-hypertonia) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 19, 2019 2:39:49 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Dec TOTM 1](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/Dec%20TOTM%201.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/electrotherapy-for-the-management-of-hypertonia) Hypertonia is a common impairment associated with a wide range of neurological conditions and can significantly impair function and lead to joint pathologies. The use of biophysical agents including patterned electrical neuromuscular stimulation (PENS), TENS-LVPC motor stimulation to acupoints, and subthermal ultrasound over GTOs may assist in tone reduction (ACP, 2019). Research supports the use of electrical stimulation as an adjunctive tool in the treatment of hypertonicity which may facilitate improved range of motion and mobility. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/electrotherapy-for-the-management-of-hypertonia) ## [Improving Functional Mobility and Cardiovascular Endurance with Electrical Stimulation and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-functional-mobility-and-cardiovascular-endurance-with-electrical-stimulation-and-exercise) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 17, 2019 3:08:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Patient Information:** Male, Age 73 **Diagnosis:** Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation. **History:** This gentleman was referred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation services to address significant weakness and functional decline after an exacerbation of COPD. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-functional-mobility-and-cardiovascular-endurance-with-electrical-stimulation-and-exercise) Topics: [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story), [Cardiopulmonary](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/cardiopulmonary) ## [Improving Swallow Ability Using sEMG and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-using-semg-and-exercise) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 9, 2019 3:13:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Patient Information:** Female, Age 69 **Diagnosis:** Heart Failure / Dysphagia **History:** This woman, a long-term rehab center resident, was admitted to the hospital due to heart failure which resulted in dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). A feeding tube was placed and she was not allowed to eat or drink by mouth. Following hospitalization, she was referred to speech therapy with a goal to return to eating a regular diet and drinking thin liquids independently in the dining room. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallow-ability-using-semg-and-exercise) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) ## [Management of Tone with Biophysical Agents](https://blog.acplus.com/management-of-tone-with-biophysical-agents) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 3, 2019 5:02:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![TOTM 1-1](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/TOTM%201-1.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/management-of-tone-with-biophysical-agents) Hypertonia is defined as excessive muscle tone which leads to stiffness with movement or inability to move a joint and often occurs with neurological conditions such as upper motor neuron lesions (CP, CVA, TBI, SCI, MS) and basal ganglia disorders (PD, Huntington disease, Dystonia). While the terms spasticity and hypertonia are often used interchangeably, spasticity is actually a subtype of hypertonia in which muscle tone is increased by the speed of joint movement. (NIH, 2019) [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/management-of-tone-with-biophysical-agents) Topics: [Clinical Tip](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/clinical-tip), [Neuro Rehab](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/neuro-rehab) ## [Improving Urinary Incontinence Using Electrical Stimulation and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-urinary-incontinence-using-electrical-stimulation-and-exercise) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Nov 20, 2019 1:23:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Patient Information:** Female, Age 80 **Diagnosis:** Mixed Incontinence **History:** This woman, an independent living resident with a 40-year history of incontinence, was referred to outpatient therapy due to increased incontinence episodes. She had mixed incontinence (impaired urge sensation and pelvic floor muscle weakness) resulting in decreased socialization. She was considering the use of a pessary (a insertable prosthetic device that may help with stress incontinence) and took medication for overactive bladder. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-urinary-incontinence-using-electrical-stimulation-and-exercise) Topics: [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story), [Continence Improvement](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/continence-improvement) ## [Improving Swallowing Ability Using Electrical Stimulation, sEMG, and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallowing-ability-using-electrical-stimulation-semg-and-exercise) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Nov 19, 2019 6:36:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Patient Information:** Male, Age 77 **Diagnosis:** Oropharyngeal Dysphagia / Hypoxic Respiratory Failure / Childhood bulbar polio with paralyzed vocal cord [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-swallowing-ability-using-electrical-stimulation-semg-and-exercise) Topics: [Dysphagia](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/dysphagia), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story) ## [Meet Karen Moore - Executive Field Assistant](https://blog.acplus.com/meet-karen-moore-executive-field-assistant) Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Nov 8, 2019 1:30:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![2019_OCT_Employee Spotlight_v1_karen moore](https://blog.acplus.com/hubfs/2019_OCT_Employee%20Spotlight_v1_karen%20moore.png)](https://blog.acplus.com/meet-karen-moore-executive-field-assistant) **What do you do in your free time?** On Saturdays, as time allows, I hike with a group of buddies and all our dogs. We have some amazing trails here in No. Nevada!  I’m also the music director in my church – I have a worship band, arrange all our music, and play guitar/sing with a wonderful group of musicians and vocalists. They make even me sound good.  Other than that, I’m quite boring – but I love to eat and love to cook. I am very thankful for my family, good friends, a beautiful area to live in, stellar coworkers, hot showers and Sunday afternoon naps.    **How long have you been with ACP? ** I’ve been with ACP for 4+ years.  Time flies when you’re having fun. I love ACP and what we do**.**   **What is your career background? ** In my short college career, I majored in music, theater and dance, which prepared me for… not a whole lot.  I’ve been an Exec Assistant/Facilities-Office Manager for more years than I care to admit. I started in the Fire Protection and Mechanical Engineering field, which I loved, and later moved into Healthcare, and eventually 14 years at a disease management company, Alere Medical, from startup to acquisition by a large, international company. I supported the CEO and Executive Team, interfaced with the Board of Directors, and project managed the building of Alere offices all over the country: Reno, Orange County, Denver, Columbus, Chicago, Miami. We acquired several companies and then ultimately sold Alere to Inverness Medical (who is now known as Alere).  A fun ride and once-in-a-lifetime experience!   **What inspired you to work with ACP? ** After the Alere offices closed in Reno, I accepted an office manager position at a financial services company. They were a great group of people, but the business left me feeling uninspired. Being a (big) handful of years away from retirement, I wanted to find a job that would spark a little passion again. When I saw an ad for a support position at ACP where a friend worked, I decided to check it out. Then I met Debbie – who wouldn’t want to work for Debbie? The rest is history. [Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/meet-karen-moore-executive-field-assistant) Topics: [Employee Spotlight](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/employee-spotlight) [Previous](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp/page/2) [All posts](https://blog.acplus.com/all) [Next](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp/page/4) ### Welcome to our Blog - The Pulse ACP is committed to helping our partners provide outstanding healthcare value.  We offer interconnected rehabilitation technologies and the guidance of 100+ expert PTs, OTs and SLPs to help you enhance patient outcomes. 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