Occupational Therapy, established over 100 years ago, helps individuals of all ages with everyday activities. Occupational Therapy can help patients who suffer from a life-long illness, who are recovering from a recent surgery, or who need assistance improving their ability to live life to the fullest. “Occupational Therapy (OT) is an allied health profession that …
National Physical Therapy Month: Never Stop Moving and Improving National Physical Therapy (PT) Month is a time to celebrate the profession and all the ways physical therapists, and all PT professionals help improve the thousands, if not millions, of patient lives across the country. This 33-billion-dollar industry has a plethora of benefits from pain management …
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National Occupational Therapy Month Beginning in 1980, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) began National Occupational Therapy Month to celebrate the “vitally important profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.” – AOTA. Occupational Therapists play an integral role …
Mobile Physical Therapy is a Convenient Option Physical therapists are licensed and trained to evaluate and treat physical dysfunctions related to an injury, disease, disability, or similar health condition. The goal of the therapy is to restore and maintain proper physical function and mobility, allowing the patient the ability to (hopefully) resume the physical activities …
Those who are involved in physical activities such as running, fitness training, and competitive sports know that injuries are a frequent occurrence. Lack of proper conditioning, inadequate stretching during warmups, poor training methods, and just sheer bad luck are some of the common causes of sports injuries. These injuries can sideline an athlete for weeks, …
When you are recovering from a sports injury or surgery, your legs tent to become weak from lack of use. This is one of the reasons in-home physical therapy can be a good alternative for those who cannot find a ride and/or have trouble driving to a clinic on their own. Receiving physical therapy at …
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Safety techniques for physical therapy patients undergoing therapy at home are extremely important. Mobile physical therapy patients require customized care and safety precautions. And since each home is unique, the degree of customization necessary may vary. This makes such safety techniques complex to design and implement. There are certain safety guidelines that can be applied universally, …
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Physical therapy is critical for patients recovering from sports injuries, surgeries, or to effectively manage an ongoing health condition. Until recently, it was only available in hospitals, clinics, and other similar facilities. Today, a growing number of providers are offering mobile physical therapy services, allowing patients to obtain their therapy from the comfort of their …
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For children with injuries and/or ongoing medical issues, physical therapy can help optimize their physical abilities and minimize their limitations. This helps these children to achieve their full potential at home, school, and within the community. Today, parents have more options on where to conduct the therapy. They can bring their kids to a hospital …
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Weight loss is a hot topic in our society and many struggle with weight control. This is why weight loss is one of the top New Year’s resolutions every year. There are a number of factors that go into a successful weight loss plan, and exercise is one of them. Surprisingly, the exercises provided by …
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