Therapeutic Resources Blog
Intensive therapy programs help treat Parkinson’s patients
September 23, 2015
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. While most recognize the onset of Parkinson’s by tremors, some people just experience stiffness and the slowing of movement, according to Mayo Clinic. Learn how patients are learning alleviate these symptoms through intensive therapy. Read More »
Juvenile Fibromyalgia Improves with Physical, Occupational, and Psychotherapy
September 22, 2015
While adults with fibromyalgia tend to be less physically active and more sedentary because of pain, rigorous physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT), in combination with psychotherapy, may help relieve fibromyalgia symptoms in children. More importantly, these results may be achieved without the help of medications. Read More »
The new normal: Occupational therapy assistants help patients return to day-to-day activities
September 21, 2015
Learn about the valuable role of the occupational therapy assistant. Read More »
Preemies’ Survival Rates Improve, But Many Challenges Remain
September 18, 2015
These are the tiniest babies born. Some weigh only a pound or two. And can fit in the palm of your hand. Extreme preemies — born somewhere between 22 and 28 weeks — have a better chance of surviving now than they did 20 years ago, doctors report Tuesday in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association. But many of these babies still have severe health problems. Read More »