Category: Occupational Therapist
Are You Afraid of Falling? Physical Therapy Can Help
Fear of falling (FOF) is a risk factor for falls.1 FOF is relatively common among the older adult population with 56.7% of older adults reported being fearful of falling according to one study.1 In addition to increased risk of falling, …
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How to Choose Which Provider to See for Your Rehab
What is Rehab Therapy? National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is September 19-25. So, what is rehabilitation? Rehabilitation helps an individual whether it’s a child, adult, or an older adult to be as independent as possible in their everyday activities and participate …
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What is Occupational Therapy?
What is Occupational Therapy? Answering the six Q’s-what, why, who, when, where and how-about occupational therapy. WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Your life is made up of occupations—meaningful everyday activities. These occupations can include many roles, such as being a parent, …
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Advocating for Our Profession and Patients in Washington D.C.
Over the course of the past years of pursuing my career in physical therapy, I have began to realize the impact that our voices in the profession can make to optimize the care we can provide for our patients. Advocacy …
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Six Fall Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Loved Ones
Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. Even falls …
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Continue Doing Your Favorite Activities with Energy Conservation
We all have experienced fatigue. Fatigue is a normal response to exertion and activity. But what if fatigue negatively impacts your ability to get through the day? For some, chronic fatigue can be a significant barrier to functional performance and …
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