
Occupational therapy helps people to learn and regain the abilities that they need in order to go about their daily lives, such as eating, getting dressed, and more. Both inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy work to help you regain your independence so that you can live a healthier and safer life. Some people may be…

If you’re not familiar with the physical therapy world, you may not know what Astym is or when you could benefit from it. Astym is a type of physical therapy that can be beneficial to those with injuries from overuse, scarring, and more. It has an incredibly high success rate and a relatively short treatment…

Adults can face a lot of challenges with communication and their speech. However, since speech therapy is often thought of as something for children to help them overcome a speech impediment, many people don’t realize adult speech therapy both exists and can help them. The idea that you can be too old for speech therapy…

Hand and wrist injuries can limit your functioning in leisure and work activities. Sports, repetitive movements, genetics or falls can cause a multitude of hand and wrist injuries. There are some common problems that can injure you temporarily or permanently that can be helped to heal naturally through physical therapy. Here are some common hand…

After a heart attack or other cardiac problems, rehabilitation can help prevent more health issues in the future. Building healthy habits can improve your quality of life and make your life easier, especially for those in their old age. Studies have found that cardiac rehabilitation decreases the chance of death in the following 5 years…

Kinesio tape is a type of very elastic tape used as a tool by physical therapists in rehabilitation programs. This type of therapeutic tool mimics the movement of a physical therapist’s hands and provides support for muscles. It is effective for many different types of physical therapy, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, acute and home…