In our journey as occupational therapists, we’ve found that our clients often aren’t aware of the significant impact that certain foods, beverages, and medications – known as bladder irritants – …
Bladder Irritants: What to Know and How to Navigate Them
Occupational Therapy Techniques for Managing Chronic Pain
In recent years, chronic pain has become an increasingly prominent topic, affecting an estimated 20.4% of U.S adults according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This chronic condition …
Breathing and stress reduction.
Breathing and Stress Reduction: Understanding the Connection and Practical Solutions Stress is an inevitable part of life, and it can take a significant toll on our physical and mental health. …
Stretches to help before playing pickleball
Pickleball is a popular and fast-paced sport that requires a combination of agility, speed, and power. Whether you’re an experienced player or just starting out, preparing your body before playing …
How to exercise with arthritis?
Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people globally, causing pain and stiffness in the joints. It can make even simple movements and daily activities challenging. However, it’s …
Why should you have pelvic floor therapy after childbirth or even pelvic surgery?
Introduction Childbirth and pelvic surgery can be life-altering events for women, both physically and emotionally. While these events bring about many changes, they can also result in pelvic floor weakness, …
Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification uses positive or negative reinforcement or discipline strategies to help change behavior. There are 2types of behavior modification: Discipline and Reinforcement. Positive punishment and negative punishment are discipline …
Using Occupational Therapy to Combat Arthritis and Joint Pain
If you’re struggling with joint pain, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in four adults in the United States has arthritis, …
Neurologic Conditions that can be Treated with Occupational Therapy
When most people think of occupational therapy, they think of helping people regain the ability to perform activities of daily living after an injury or illness. However, occupational therapy can …
What is ‘Pelvic Floor Therapy?’
Pelvic floor therapy is a form of occupational therapy that treats the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues that …