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Rethinking Movement: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Every Year

Your muscles need a regular checkup even more than your teeth do.

I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Mistake People Make When Exercising

How Pediatric Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Are Different

It is important to understand the differences between pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy through a pediatric healthcare provider near Houston.

Getting Kids Ready for Kindergarten Screening with Occupational Therapy

It is essential for children to begin kindergarten with a solid foundation of developmental skills so that they may thrive their first year.

Personalized physical therapy brings relief for lower back pain

Impaired movement control may result in chronic lower back pain. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the combination of manual therapy and exercise is an excellent way to combat movement control impairment in the lower back. This combination reduced the disability experienced by patients and significantly improved their functional ability. …

Occupational Therapy Could Cure Addiction

This article discusses research proving that occupational therapy can cure addiction.

Occupational therapy: Helping patients regain independence

When a person becomes unable to perform routine everyday activities due to illness, the occupational therapist can help.

Occupational Therapy May Get You Back To Work Faster

Occupational therapy is the best choice for you if you’re looking for a way to deal with an injury you received at work. Read more here.

What is Occupational Therapy and when do you need it?

Many of us take the daily movements of our bodies’ limbs, joints, and muscles for granted, because they help us with movements that we really don’t need to think about – such as brushing our teeth, preparing food, walking, driving, writing, using a computer or a phone, and so on. Some people need to use their […]

Occupational therapy can benefit kids with autism

Researchers have found that occupational therapy using the principles of sensory integration (OT-SI) provide better outcomes on parent-identified goals than standard care.

How Occupational Therapy Benefits The Alzheimer's Patient

Family members and loved ones of those with dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease are always looking for ways to, if not reverse the symptoms, at least keep them from getting worse. Unfortunately, until things change, the disease doesn’t have a cure so various methods, including occupational therapy, seem able to help slow things down. The... Read More

Take Care of Your Injuries and Pain During Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Whether you’re healing from an injury, rehabbing after surgery, or just trying to relieve some aches and pains, physical therapy can help.

Dispelling misconceptions about occupational therapy

For this week's social life blog, occupational therapy student Rosemary Leaver explains a bit about the role

Treating Eating Disorders: An Occupational Therapy Approach

At the age of thirteen, I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Without proper support, understanding, or resources it took me ten years to receive the appropriate treatment I needed to recover. A year into recovery, I began my journey pursuing my master’s degree in occupational therapy. Having personal experiences with mental illness, I was interested in focusing my learning on occupational therapy and mental health (specifically eating disorders).

Occupational therapist blends traditional, holistic approaches

Occupational therapy is not at all what it sounds like at first glance. "Everyone always asks me if I help people with their jobs," said Anna Ulmer, an occupational therapist recently hired at Body IQ Physical Therapy and Yoga. Rather, she said, with training in anatomy, physiology, cognitive, behavioral and mental health, the profession is rooted...

12 Examples of  Occupational  Therapy  Goals for Adults  

If you have a chronic illness or sudden injury, you can benefit from OT— learn about 12 types of occupational therapy goals for adults.