Therapeutic Resources Blog
Oculus Rift Fueling New Vision for Virtual Reality in K-12
September 24, 2014
After decades of false starts and unkept promises, makers of virtual-reality technology could soon be ready to give students a new and potentially powerful way to learn. Read More »
Key Brain Connection Slow To Develop In Kids With ADHD
September 23, 2014
Scientists analyzing data from a map of connections inside the human brain have gained new insights into the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Read More »
Farewell, Heating Pad: Physical Therapists Say It Doesn’t Help
September 22, 2014
Heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other "passive physical agents" almost never help, according to a list released Monday by the Choosing Wisely campaign. Instead, they siphon time and money away from what you really want from a physical therapist — an exercise program that will restore strength and mobility. Read More »
Less Than 5 Hours of Sleep Leads to False Memories
September 19, 2014
Skimping on sleep wears down your body in so many ways: it worsens cognitive function, slows reaction time, and makes learning more difficult. (The list goes on and on: after reading our new feature about the power of sleep, you might just scare yourself sleepy.) Read More »