
Break into Bariatric Care: First Steps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapy is breaking into bariatric care, an area where we have been under utilized despite being well prepared to
Occupational therapy is breaking into bariatric care, an area where we have been under utilized despite being well prepared to
The value of occupational therapy as a community-based service in jail settings is becoming better understood as more research becomes
Shoulder subluxation after stroke can be quite puzzling for therapists to treat. Can these three treatment methods save a shoulder?
Completing self care activities including dressing and bathing can be a stressful and frightful experience for the patient with dementia.
Heterotopic Ossification can be confusing, misunderstood and underdiagnosed in sensitive patient populations including TBI, SCI and ortho. Learn why HO
I’m definitely not saying rugs aren’t public enemy #1 when it comes to fall prevention–in fact my peers have joked
How Nurses Can Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions Reducing hospital readmissions is not only better for your patients’ health—it can also
Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF) can be one of the most limiting factors for your patients – but how, as clinicians,
Promotion of a healthy swallow is often front and center in treating dysphagia…but the cultural and personal importance of dining
When your patient has chronic edema or lymphedema, your therapy may need to include Complete Decongestive Treatment (CDT). CDT includes
Someone once was quoted as saying “You can’t control what happens to you. You can only control how you react
How to Choose the Best Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses With so many physical therapy continuing education courses out there,
Understanding the types and uses of vestibular rehabilitation therapy can help you to better serve patients. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a type of physical therapy used to alleviate problems caused by vestibular (inner ear) disorders such as vertigo, dizziness, gaze instability, imbalance, and falls.
When treating patients with dementia, implementing environmental modifications can increase their independence at home while simultaneously improving their physical safety and mental health. Internal or external modifications to patients’ residences may also help minimize some of the psychological and behavioral symptoms of dementia.
Knowing someone with cancer can trigger a wide range of emotions, ranging from initial denial to feelings of helplessness and
For gender divisive people and the transgender community, however, a voice that doesn’t correspond with gender expression and identity can feel upsetting and invalidating. Fortunately, a growing awareness for transgender rights and a need for proper support within the medical field has led to a growing number of speech-language services for gender affirmative voice therapy.
It’s critical for clinicians and caregivers to know how to competently and compassionately approach dysphagia, so patients can safely receive adequate nutrition, hydration, and care. However, given the complexity of swallowing disorders, ethical challenges are not uncommon.
As clinicians, we know that there is much more to dementia than just forgetting where you last left your keys
Most clinicians working in a rehabilitation setting are aware of the common complications that can arise if diabetes is not
Task specific training in motor learning can not only make your treatment sessions more functional and engaging but taking this
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