March 9th, 2020 Dear Rehab Alternatives Clinicians, Coronavirus is rapidly evolving as a public health concern here in the United St... Continue Reading
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Addressing Sleep and Rest Within Occupational Therapy
[caption id="attachment_7268" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Some believe heated stone beds possess healing properties - but could overuse... Continue Reading
How Outpatient Rehab Therapy Became Available in the Home Setting
Outpatient rehab therapy services have been available for many decades to help restore function to post-acute patients. However, the emerge... Continue Reading
3 Quick and Healthy Recipes
Three Quick & Healthy Meals You Can Make While on the Go. As healthcare professionals, we’re always on the go. Here are three ... Continue Reading
BEST Weekend Trips from NYC
New York can be stressful. Sometimes you just need to take a break from the crazy and go on a weekend getaway! I’m a person who ... Continue Reading
5 Best Family Events in Brooklyn This Summer
Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks Enjoy a FREE spectacular firework show that lights up the Coney Island skyline eve... Continue Reading
Mental Health in Healthcare Workplace Safety
Within organizations, physical safety is often on the agenda in regard to workplace safety. But what about mental health? Mental and stress... Continue Reading
Get the SLP, OT, or PT Contracts You Want by Following this Documentation Checklist
If you want to have the first choice of available speech-language pathology (SLP), occupational therapy (OT), or physical therapy (PT) contr... Continue Reading
Adaptations For Maximizing the Person-Environment Relationship
When I think of environmental adaptive equipment, I recall the report given to me by a caregiver for one of my past patients: “She ... Continue Reading
5 Keywords For a Standout Physical Therapy Resume
When applying for a job as a physical therapist, it’s pretty standard to highlight all required education and certifications. Including ... Continue Reading
What Does a Speech Language Pathologist Do? Your Need to Know SLP Career Guide
Have you been considering speech language pathology as a career? Have questions about what a speech therapist does each and every day?By the... Continue Reading
Physical and Occupational Therapy as Alternative Treatments for Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, the onset of which can be brought on or exacerbated by illness, accidents, hos... Continue Reading
Overcoming Barriers that Reduce Physical Activity in People with Disabilities
For individuals with any kind of disability or impairment, lack of physical activity increases risk of comorbidities such as obesity, urinar... Continue Reading
Functional Outcome Measures For Occupational Therapy
A functional outcome measurement is a valid and reliable assessment that helps you evaluate the real changes that are occurring for patients... Continue Reading
Communicating with Reluctant Patients in Rehabilitation
As a therapist engaging in person-centered rehabilitation, having commonly shared treatment goals with patients is the overall objective. Oc... Continue Reading