April is designated as Occupational Therapy Month. OT students and practitioners are encouraged to organize and participate in a events and educational formats promoting the profession. AOTA (American ...

The demand for Occupational Therapists (OTs) -- professionals who help individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional limitations achieve independence in their daily living or working environments ...

Sensory Processing Disorder (formerly known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction) is a disorder in which nervous system messages aren't organized into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. About ...

In a recent article in "US News and World Report", Nathan Hellman declares occupational therapy to be one of the "Best Jobs of 2012" stating that the profession "should see significant growth over the ...

Aquatic Therapy is used as a water based therapeutic tool for many conditions. Occupational Therapists are increasingly tuning into the benefits of treatment within the water. It is different to Hydrotherapy ...

In film as well as television, characters with speech impediments, particularly stuttering, have often been portrayed in a less than positive way.  Arguably, “The King’s Speech” may going forward ...

Vestibular disorders have several causes and their symptoms may manifest either on a temporary or recurring basis. Symptoms of vestibular disorders are commonly loss of balance and repeated incidents of ...

With unemployment at an all time low and our economy in the dirt, many undergrads are still uncertain about finding work, post graduation. The healthcare industry has always done a great job with attracting ...

Mention yoga and it conjures up a picture of health-conscious, modern age hippies intoning cryptic chants and contorting their bodies into uncomfortable positions. However, in its most basic form, yoga ...

The old adage It's not what you know, it's who you know couldn't be farther from the truth in any occupational field today, especially with the ability to exponentially increase contacts using sites like ...

April is not only Occupational Therapy Month, but also National Autism Awareness Month. After about 17 years, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has undertaken a revision of its authoritative text, ...

In an effort to make pediatric speech therapy successful, a collaborative venture must be initiated between the therapist and parents. Often times parents are unsure of what to do pre and post treatment. ...

Whether you are studying for a Master’s in Occupational Therapy or looking for an Occupational Therapy job, it is important to demonstrate a wide skill set. Being knowledgeable on new treatments as well ...

“Virginia is For Lovers” and for travel OTs!  This month we are highlighting the 10th state to join the Union and site of: Jamestown, the first English colony in the New World Richmond the current ...

To Leduc or Vodder, that is the question? Occupational Therapists have accepted the challenge of being the specialists in the treatment of Lymphedema. Depending on the the categorization of the impairment ...

We love our therapists and wanted to make note that this month is National Physical Therapy Month. With that said, the APTA has deemed that the focus this month should be on injury prevention across ...

Most of the films about occupational therapy are documentaries or educational videos....tools of the trade.  So it might surprise you to learn that there are a few good comedies and dramas out there ...

Rehabilitation is about pushing patients to their limit, in an effort to get them to their next level of care. However, certain situations make the treatment of homecare patients less than desirable. ...

An integral, and sometimes stressful, part of modern day travel involves your suitcases and what you pack or don’t pack in them. For travel healthcare professionals this task can be especially daunting, ...

Following our top apps for Physical Therapy and best Occupational Therapy apps, it was only fitting that we share our thoughts for apps that every Speech Language Pathologist should have on their iOS device. ...