By Chanon Vallas MS, OTR/L, CHTApril is marked to celebrate the profession of occupational therapy and the impact it has on the diverse populations that benefit from this specialized therapy.
Young and old alike benefit from the skilled and caring team of occupational therapists at UnityPoint Health at Home.
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Physical Therapy is of paramount importance following an ACL Injury. The success of ACL surgery is very much dependent on a proper therapy program.
Physical therapy and recovery from injuryPhysical therapy can help you recover from an injury and avoid future injury by reducing pain in the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), improving flexibility and function, and building muscle strength. Your physical therapist can also evaluate how you perform an activity and make suggestions for doing the activity in a way that is less likely .
Growing older doesn’t mean you have to give up on the things you love to do. Occupational therapy (OT) helps people to do the things they want and need to do during their daily lives. For many patients, occupational therapy is required after injury or illness to help return to regular activity.
Two team members explain the role of occupational therapy in the patient recovery process and why it's a rewarding career.
The fields of occupational therapy and physical therapy are often confused. Though both provide hands-on rehabilitative care to help individuals perform tasks independently, the two fields vary more than you might think. In this blog, we clear up the differences between occupational therapy and physical therapy.
FAIRBANKS — What is this “occupational therapy”? I am retired and I don’t need a job. Is it like physical therapy? What does OT stand for? Over tired? Over time?
Occupational therapy may sound like something exclusive to people who are injured on the job. Though occupational therapy helps people in the workplace every day, it also helps men and
With the help of occupational therapy, people with chronic pain can learn to manage the physical and psychological effects and lead active and productive lives.
Working with an occupational therapist can help improve the strength and function of your joints and relieve pain.
Wrist tendinitis is a type of repetitive stress injury that may require physical and occupational therapy for recovery. Let your staff recover from this injury.
If you have a chronic illness or sudden injury, you can benefit from OT— learn about 12 types of occupational therapy goals for adults.
You’ve probably heard about the field of occupational therapy, but many people may not be aware of what OTs actually do. Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who help individuals maximize functional performance.
Do You Have Low Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help!<br>You've likely already seen the statistics on low back pain. Up to 80% of us will have an episode of back pain at some point in our lives. For many people this pain doesn't go away and may become chronic or recurring. Low back pain is the main ca
A question I’ve asked myself many times! As a small profession with a long history (as long as physiotherapy, TBH), it does seem odd that there are many, many pain rehabilitation services whe…
Water therapy is a natural exercise program that can help patients suffering from serious back problems. Not surprising, people with chronic back pain and serious…Read More
15 years of doing this physical therapy thing, and I have to tell you that I just figured this out about seven years ago.