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Supporting Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month: The Role of Occupational Therapists
August 14, 2024
Categories: Occupational Therapy
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about this progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, impacting muscles used for activities such as breathing, eating, crawling, and walking. Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a crucial role in supporting individuals with SMA, helping them achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.
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5 Reasons Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Start Child Therapy
May 23, 2024
Categories: Juvenile, Therapy Treatment, Tips
5 Reasons Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Start Child Therapy
Summer, with its long days and relaxed schedules, is often filled with fun and freedom for children. But it’s also the perfect time to start child therapy. Here’s why:
1. Reduced Academic Stress:During the school year, children juggle homework, tests, and extracurricular activities.... Read More
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Unveiling Hidden Healing: Empowering Your Core with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
May 9, 2024
Categories: Education, Exercise, Physical Therapy
The human body is a complex system of interconnected parts, each playing a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. One such part, often overlooked yet incredibly vital, is the pelvic floor. Today, we’re going to delve into the world of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and how it can empower your core, improve your health, and enhance your quality of life.
Understanding the Pelvic FloorThe pelvic floor... Read More
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Telehealth for PT, OT and SLP services in SNFs Update June 2020
June 18, 2020
Categories: Best Practices, Collaboration, COVID-19, Long Term Care, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Regulatory Issues, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Telehealth, Telemedicine
Join Mark McDavid from Seagrove Rehab Partners and Sabrena McCarley with RehabCare as they describe considerations for telehealth use in SNFs to improve patient access to care, collaboration and clinical practice during this pandemic. Click here for their VLOG.
How can telehealth be used in SNFs? During a recent CMS "Office Hours" they communicated that their interim final rule as well as their FAQ for SNF providers did not say no. Victory! Therapists are telehealth... Read More
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National Better Hearing and Speech Month: Raising Your Voice for Those Who Can’t
May 10, 2018
Categories: Articles, Education, General, Speech Language Pathology, Therapy Programs, Therapy Treatment
May is National Better Hearing and Speech Month. This month recognizes and brings awareness to communication disorders. These disorders come from a huge array of backgrounds such as autism, hearing and hearing loss, and neurogenic speech and language issues. Getting to know the disorders is one step you can take to raising your voice for those who can’t.
There are over 46 million Americans that experience issues with communication. With a number like that, you... Read More