Rehabilitation Therapy
-
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…
-
Massage Therapy for Back Pain
According to a 2020 study, low back pain affected 619 million people globally. Experts estimate that the number…
-
Three Patterns of Sensory Processing Disorders
Back in 1972, occupational therapist and advocate Dr. A. Jean Ayers described sensory integration as, “The neurological process…
-
Proper Nutrition and the Physical Therapist
Physical therapists (PTs) tend to focus on functional capabilities, strength, flexibility, and other physical components of the rehabilitation…
-
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…
-
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.…
-
Essential Oils for Massage Therapists
What are essential oils? Essential oils are highly concentrated oils derived from a plant. There are two main…
-
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…
-
Tips for Pediatric Travel Physical Therapy
Travel physical therapy has become a popular career path for many physical therapy professionals. With significantly high vacancy…
-
What is Electrical Stimulation?
Electrical stimulation (ES) is a technique by which an athletic trainer or rehabilitation professional applies electric current to…
-
What is the Difference Between Dystonia and Dyskinesia?
Dystonia and dyskinesia are two involuntary movement disorders familiar to most physical therapists. Both are often associated with…
-
Benefits of Prenatal Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can have incredible benefits for pregnant clients. Pregnancy is a delicate time, during which a mother…
Trending
-
CE Myths You Might Believe
-
The 2024 State of the Profession Guide: Professional Insights from Nurses, for Nurses
-
Nursing Career Options: 9 Cool Ways to Use Your Degree
-
Enhancing PT Patient Engagement Strategies
-
Critical Communication Skills in Healthcare
-
Injury Prevention Exercises for Athletes
-
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
-
Build Confidence and Manage Nursing Stress
-
Understanding the Unintended Effects of Cannabis
-
Incorporating Humor in Healthcare
-
Oncology Esthetics for Salon Professionals
-
The Gut-Mouth Axis: GI Disorders and Oral Health
-
Feline Leukemia Virus: What Vets Should Know
