Rehabilitation Therapy
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Sensory Integration Therapy for Children with Autism: A Study
How occupational therapists are changing the field of treating autism in children Occupational therapists strive to provide evidence-based…
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Reducing Chronic Pain By Controlling Pain Catastrophizing
Reducing chronic pain by controlling pain catastrophizing Symptoms of pain account for approximately 80% of physician visits and…
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Proper Sleeping Habits for Athletes
In general, moderate exercise impacts sleep positively. However, in an analysis of over 1,600 studies, researchers found that…
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Ethical Decision Making in Occupational Therapy
Ethics, or the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment, is part of the branch of philosophy…
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Massage Therapy for Obese Clients
Massage therapy for overweight clients can help relieve some of the painful symptoms related to obesity. What is…
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A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Treating Deconditioning in Older Adults
As the saying goes, “use it or lose it.” Especially in older adults, deconditioning is a significant factor in…
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An Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Community Fitness for Older Adults
Community fitness and the aging U.S. population Nearly 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day. As the…
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The Non-Sport Aspects of Concussion Management
Concussion management extends beyond the initial event and physical recovery and involves many non-sport aspects that are important…
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The Truth About PNF Techniques
Mention the words “proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation” (PNF), and most clinicians think of stretching or functional movement patterns. While…
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Dietary Supplements for Athletes
Are dietary supplements good for athletes? Specific dietary supplements for athletes vary by sports performance goals and the…
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Massage for Anxiety and Depression
Is massage good for anxiety and depression? Compared to many Eastern cultures, massage therapy is relatively new in…
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Body Neglect in Stroke Patients
Body neglect in stroke patients is a neuropsychological condition that occurs due to damage in one hemisphere of…