Rehabilitation Therapy
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Becoming A Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a stroke. Every year…
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Stroke Symptoms for Occupational Therapists
A stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the fifth leading cause of death and disability in…
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Dementia and the Occupational Therapist
Dementia is a neurocognitive disorder (NCD) that affects millions of people in the United States (American Psychiatric Association…
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The Role of OTs in End-of-Life Care
Occupational therapy practitioners are trained to evaluate and provide interventions to patients across their lifespan. They practice in…
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Massage Therapy for Back Pain
According to a 2020 study, low back pain affected 619 million people globally. Experts estimate that the number…
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Three Patterns of Sensory Processing Disorders
Back in 1972, occupational therapist and advocate Dr. A. Jean Ayers described sensory integration as, “The neurological process…
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Proper Nutrition and the Physical Therapist
Physical therapists (PTs) tend to focus on functional capabilities, strength, flexibility, and other physical components of the rehabilitation…
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Food Insecurity and Hunger: The Role of Occupational Therapy
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 8.4 million U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2021. Defined…
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The Pros and Cons of Ballistic Stretching
What is ballistic stretching? Ballistic stretching uses momentum to force a muscle beyond its normal range of motion.…
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Essential Oils for Massage Therapists
What are essential oils? Essential oils are highly concentrated oils derived from a plant. There are two main…
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A Team Approach to Fighting Alzheimer’s
When it comes to fighting Alzheimer’s, it takes a team. According to Alzheimer’s Association figures, more than six…
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Tips for Pediatric Travel Physical Therapy
Travel physical therapy has become a popular career path for many physical therapy professionals. With significantly high vacancy…
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