Occupational Therapy

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative treatment gaining popularity in orthopedic recovery. Working with PRP patients in rehab requires specific exercise guidelines, which we’ll cover in this article.

Cold laser therapy works by targeting the tissue with specific wavelengths of light. The light emitted from the machine triggers biochemical changes within cells and promotes healing.

The Lee Silverman Voice Technique focuses on big amplitude of movement to compensate for the hypokinesia associated with PD. All exercises are performed with the largest possible motion. This high-intensity exercise helps improve neuroplasticity of movement.

Since sciatica is a form of radiculopathy, a lumbar herniated disc is usually to blame. Some research shows that a lumbar herniated disc causes up to 90% of sciatica cases. Stretches and exercise are often the most effective methods to address sciatica pain.

Without thorough documentation, payers will assume treatments aren't needed and could deny reimbursement. Skilled service documentation proves the necessity of your treatment. Use these tips to show the necessity of treatment and ensure reimbursement.

You can earn contact hours and continuing education credits that work double time for you, your patients, and your clinic. In this article, we will discuss a few opportunities for CEUs that can double as clinical certifications.

Patients in this position often have one priority: get back the use of their affected extremity. Stroke assessments like the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery and the Beck Depression Inventory help clinicians make important decisions in the recovery process.

Ergonomic evaluation and consulting are done within the workplace. In order to understand the basics of good body mechanics, practitioners must also be aware of the risks associated with improper ergonomics.

Research has been gradually amassing over the years in favor of eccentric training. Many controlled trials show increased strength, size, and control of muscles after eccentric training.

Preventive exercise programs may be able to reverse the trend. But only if they effectively address the root causes. Here you’ll find a review of the literature on fall risks for older adults and interventions that can help prevent fall-related deaths.

You don't have to be a spine specialist to safely and effectively treat sever neck pain. This evidence-based approach applies many of the same principles you use for other conditions. As always, start with evaluation. Consider the client’s ADLs, job tasks, degenerative changes within the spine, disease, and muscle imbalances.

Working our way from isolated strengthening to fully integrated movement, we’ll show you five shoulder exercises on the PrimusRS.