Occupational therapy is rooted in the powerful statement that participation in meaningful activities enriches lives. During Occupational Therapy Month, and throughout the rest of the year, we celebrate occupational therapy practitioners who help individuals engage in the activities that give life purpose.
Veteran Care Standouts for Comfort, Safety & Mobility
Caring for our nation’s veterans means providing tools that support independence, mobility, and comfort at every stage of life. From managing chronic pain to ensuring safe daily routines, having the right equipment can make all the difference.
Physical Therapists are the Backbone of Our Mission at Performance Health
Performance Health supports physical therapists by delivering trusted solutions directly to the point of care. With over 70 years of expertise as your trusted rehabilitation partner, we take pride in our dedication to PTs and the future of the industry.
Pelvic Floor Function and Dysfunction – It’s Not Always About Kegels!
Although gaining more interest and increased awareness, pelvic health remains a quiet, often stigmatized subject—yet it is central to a woman’s well-being at every stage of life.
As a clinician, it’s important to ensure your medical equipment is in full working order and maintained through regular medical device testing and calibration.
During the busy holiday season, it’s easy to lose sight of health and wellness. It is important to stay active, eat mindfully, and focus on your mental health throughout the year.
When you think of pelvic health, the first thing that might come to mind is women’s health. While pelvic floor disorders impact ¼ women in the United States, men are also impacted by pelvic health. Defined as the wellness of the pelvic area, having ‘good pelvic health’ is to be in a state without any injury or illness.
After a cast is removed, you might experience limited mobility, stiffness, or swelling in your arm, hand, or wrist. It’s important that you adhere to the exercises instructed by your physical or occupational therapist to properly regain muscle strength.
Our patients with repetitive movement patterns in their jobs such as factory workers or delivery drivers and even our new moms that are constantly picking up and holding a new baby can experience a seemingly insidious onset of pain.
Now that you’ve gone through delivery and have your baby in your arms, balancing motherhood and self care is the new normal. So, while you’re taking care of the needs of that little bundle of joy, your postpartum body has needs too.
After having a cast removed, it is normal to experience pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Physical therapy helps promote better results for regaining muscle strength and range of motion. With the option to use resistance bands, here are 8 exercises that can help you get your lower extremities moving!
Occupational Therapists evaluate not only physical or cognitive abilities, but also environmental, emotional, and social factors that might influence a person’s ability to engage in daily life.
Whether it is our weekend warriors, our home project DIYers or our friends that seem to walk into every corner in their own home, utilizing some in home pain relief can help manage those minor symptoms.
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