Rehabilitation Therapy
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Assisted Myofascial Release Techniques: Tips for Trainers and Therapists
Assisted myofascial release is a form of manual therapy that targets fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds bones,…
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Evidence-Based Manual Massage Therapy Techniques for Therapists
The world of manual therapy is full of techniques. But are all manual therapy techniques created equal? How…
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Overcoming Caregiver Burnout: How OTs Can Help Caregivers of Difficult Children
Caregivers providing care for children with challenging behaviors are at a high risk for burnout. Research shows 60%…
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Complete Concussion Management for Physical Therapists
Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are a common sight in both private physical therapy clinics and…
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Communication Problems After Stroke: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Strokes, or cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), are caused by a disturbance of oxygen and blood flow to the brain.…
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Massage Therapy for PTSD: What Massage Therapists Should Know
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a health condition arising from exposure to traumatic events. This may lead…
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The ABCs of Ergonomics in the Workplace for Rehab Professionals
Ergonomics. It’s a word physical therapists hear often in both professional and educational contexts. But what does it…
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Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training
The primary job of athletic trainers is to provide immediate care to injured athletes. Acute and emergency care…
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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…