Therapeutic Resources Blog
April is occupational therapy month Let’s Get Physical…Therapy! Osteoarthritis and Running
April 7, 2015
Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage lining the bone surface wears away. At its worst, OA leads to bone on bone contact, with debilitating pain that may eventually result in a joint replacement. While symptoms do not always correlate with disease progression, over 27 million individuals in the US are affected, with more than 7 million having received a joint replacement. Read More »
April is occupational therapy month
April 6, 2015
During the month of April, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) celebrates Occupational Therapy Month and the more than 185,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students who work nationwide to create fuller lives for clients and their families. Read More »
Drinking milk: the pros and cons
April 3, 2015
With recent studies suggesting that milk may be less important for our health than it has long been thought to be, many consumers are experiencing new bouts of indecision in the dairy aisle. Three glasses a day or none? Read More »
With Expansion of Medicaid, Some States Are Identifying More New Diabetes Cases
April 2, 2015
The number of new diabetes cases identified among poor Americans has surged in states that have embraced the Affordable Care Act, but not in those that have not, a new study has found, suggesting that the health care law may be helping thousands of people get earlier treatment for one of this country’s costliest medical conditions. Read More »