Occupational Therapy
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2021 Proposed CMS Rule For PTs, OTs, SLPs
2021 will have quite a few changes for CMS in store Philosophers who studied Plato as well as…
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Motorium et Sensorium Unum: Part 1 Muscle Spindles
Muscle Spindles are a complex and integral part of our bodily functions; let’s examine them. Thomas Hanna (1995)…
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MIPS Program Flexibility Offered Due To The Pandemic
We have seen many changes this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MIPS being just one of many.…
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HHS Secretary Renews Public Health Emergency
Declaration of public health emergency will now last well into October Late last week, Secretary of Health &…
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AOTA Leads Celebration of ADA Anniversary
President George H.W. Bush signed ADA into law in July 1990 On July 26, the Americans with Disabilities…
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Preventing the Dangers of Dehydration
As the sweltering summer encroaches, the importance of drinking adequate fluids is critical in preventing dehydration. When we…
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Challenges With Telehealth and How to Overcome Them
Telehealth, though incredibly useful, has some very important pitfalls to watch out for as it becomes more heavily…
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AOTA Conferences to Go Virtual Through End of 2020
AOTA reaffirms commitment to safety, unity throughout profession as conferences are moved to virtual spaces (Editor’s Note: The…
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LSVT Big To Treat The Symptoms Of Parkinson’s Disease
A new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease has emerged in the form of LSVT Big, offering hope and better…
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Population Health: Implications for Occupational Therapists
Population Health continues to have an impact on the occupational therapy profession, however they can help communities in…
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New Legislation Prompts Hope for Medicare Services
Outpatient Therapy Modernization and Stabilization Act (H.R. 7154) May Be The Good News We Have All Been Looking…
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Long-term Effects
How does Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome impact Neurodevelopment in the long-term? Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) occurs when there is…











