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Bone Fractures Associated with Reduced Life Span
Bone fractures can occur at any age. A recent study researched the impact of fractures and concluded that they are linked to one to seven...
Get Quality Sleep with a Smartwatch
Quality sleep is as necessary for good health as exercise and diet. Not getting adequate sleep can increase the risk of long-term health problems such...
When did Speech-Language Pathology Begin and What do SLPs Do?
When did speech-language pathology originate in United States and why was it needed? The first speech therapists were not called clinicians. They were individuals who...
Older Adults Still Inactive and Isolated Due to Pandemic
A new survey examined the effects of COVID-19 on older adults. The results concluded that even now, older adults are facing anxiety, which may result...
Can a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Work Alone?
Occupational therapy is rehabilitation therapy that promotes health, independence and well-being by targeting daily living activities. Occupational therapy allows people to live a better life...
Wheelchair Fitting and Evaluation Writing for Adults: Tips for OTs
If you’ve worked in skilled nursing or similar settings long enough, you may have noticed that standard, manual wheelchairs provided by each facility do...
5 Reasons to Consider a Career in Occupational Therapy
Are you thinking of pursuing a career in occupational therapy but you’re wondering if it’s the right career path for you? Just like any health...
Adaptive Equipment Basics: Determining the Right Device for Your Patient’s Functional Needs
Adaptive Equipment vs. Assistive Technology Adaptive equipment includes any tool or device used to assist someone with performing daily living activity on a more independent...
Resistance Training Helps Prevent Falls, a New Study
A new study examined the relationship between resistance training and the risk of falls. McKnights reports of the study, run over a course of eight...
Rehab Therapy Minimally Affected in SNFs during Pandemic
A recent study examined post-acute rehab services provided to residents living in skilled nursing facilities during the pandemic and before the pandemic. McKnights reports the...
