Rehabilitation Therapy
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Dietary Supplements for Athletes
Are dietary supplements good for athletes? Specific dietary supplements for athletes vary by sports performance goals and the…
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Massage for Anxiety and Depression
Is massage good for anxiety and depression? Compared to many Eastern cultures, massage therapy is relatively new in…
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Body Neglect in Stroke Patients
Body neglect in stroke patients is a neuropsychological condition that occurs due to damage in one hemisphere of…
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What Athletic Trainers Should Know About Opioids
The incidence of opioid abuse in professional athletes is estimated to range from 4.4% to 4.7% for all…
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Anxiety and Dysphagia in Public Schools: Tips for OTs
Dysphagia in children is a medical condition that includes difficulties chewing and swallowing food and liquid safely. Beyond…
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Combating Digital Distractions
Wired for distraction Like a browser window with dozens of open tabs, the human brain is built for…
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When Physical Therapy and Integrated Care Meet
Pursuing integrated care relationships As the healthcare industry transitions to value-based care, there’s no denying the positive…
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The Basics of Swedish Massage
When you hear the term Swedish massage, what comes to mind? Long flowing strokes? Relaxation? General massage techniques?…
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Aging in Place
The United States Census Bureau reports that Baby Boomers (which generally refers to people born between years 1946-1964)…
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Low Vision Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapists
The World Health Organization estimates that there are 2.2 billion people around the globe that live with visual…
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
According to the Mayo Clinic, mindfulness is a type of meditation. Those who practice this type of meditation…
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Occupational Therapy and Home Health Care
For occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and an occupation-based practice, home health care…