Occupational Therapy

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Aug 22, 20232 min read

Virtual Reality for Pain Management

What is Virtual Reality (VR)? Virtual Reality (VR) is a system that allows its users to experience a fully immersive virtual world using...

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Aug 15, 20232 min read

What is Graded Motor Imagery?

Graded motor imagery (GMI) is a treatment that was designed to help people with chronic, complex pain. GMI involves exposure to specific...

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Jul 25, 20232 min read

Drink Up: How to stay hydrated

Learn tips and tricks to staying hydrated

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jul 11, 20232 min read

What is Brain Fog?

Learn what Brain fog is and how it can impact your life.

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Jul 4, 20231 min read

How a team can help with Long COVID

A therapy team approach can help those with long COVID.

Occupational Therapy Top 10 Home Modifications for Safety

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Apr 25, 20232 min read

Occupational Therapy Top 10 Home Modifications for Safety

Making small changes to your home can make a big impact on your everyday function. April is OT month and to celebrate we’re featuring 10...

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Apr 18, 20232 min read

OT Life Hacks

A life hack is any trick, shortcut, skill, or new method that solves an everyday problem. Occupational therapy is full of helpful “life...

Research Review: Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

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Apr 16, 20231 min read

Research Review: Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to participate in daily living or...

Empowering Everyday Living: OT Strategies for Fall Prevention by Cassie Lorie OTR/L

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Apr 11, 20232 min read

Empowering Everyday Living: OT Strategies for Fall Prevention by Cassie Lorie OTR/L

As I mentioned in the previous blog post, How OT Can Help, I have been an OT for over 20 years and I hear a lot of things from clients...

Bringing Possibilities to Life: How Occupational Therapy Can Help. By Cassie Lorie OTR/L

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Apr 4, 20233 min read

Bringing Possibilities to Life: How Occupational Therapy Can Help. By Cassie Lorie OTR/L

”Occupation is not (only) what you have to do but what you like to do, too. It really changed my whole perspective on using PT and OT ...

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): How PT and OT can Help

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Mar 28, 20232 min read

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): How PT and OT can Help

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) describes a disorder where the brain has difficulty communicating information to the rest of the...

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Myths and Facts

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Mar 21, 20232 min read

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Myths and Facts

Functional neurological disorder (FND) describes a problem with how the brain receives and sends information to the rest of the body. FND...

Do Cooling Vests Really Work? 3 Types & How they Cool You Down

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Feb 28, 20232 min read

Do Cooling Vests Really Work? 3 Types & How they Cool You Down

There are many strategies to help people with MS to avoid an increase in symptoms due to overheating. One option is to wear a cooling...

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Feb 21, 20232 min read

How to stay cool with MS

People with MS can experience an increase in their symptoms when the temperature outside is hot, or if they become overheated. This...

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Feb 14, 20232 min read

What is Brain Fog?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It is an...

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Feb 7, 20232 min read

How can Bioness help?

Bioness products are wearable devices to help stimulate the nerves that activate the muscles around your knee or ankle. These products,...

The benefits of mindfulness practice for chronic dizziness

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Jan 31, 20231 min read

The benefits of mindfulness practice for chronic dizziness

Chronic dizziness often causes a sense of anxiety — this is our brain’s way of telling us that it senses something is wrong (even when we...

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD or 3PD): How occupational therapy can help

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Jan 24, 20231 min read

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD or 3PD): How occupational therapy can help

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD, pronounced three PD) is a common cause of chronic dizziness which can limit a person’s...

What is Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD or 3PD)?

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

What is Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD or 3PD)?

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD, pronounced three PD) is a common cause of chronic, long-lasting dizziness. PPPD is a...

Twenty-three Reasons to Exercise in 2023

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Dec 27, 20224 min read

Twenty-three Reasons to Exercise in 2023

Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. — Jim Rohn Need more motivation to exercise? Here’s our list of the top 23...

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Dec 20, 20221 min read

Tools for Holiday Meal Prep

Preparing your favorite holiday dishes can be a joyful part of celebrating the season with family and friends. Make the most of your time...

Handwriting: Tips for Holiday Card Writing

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Dec 18, 20222 min read

Handwriting: Tips for Holiday Card Writing

Receiving cards from family and friends can be one of the best parts of the holidays. For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), writing...

Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 4

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 12, 20222 min read

Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 4

Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links...

Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 3

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Dec 4, 20221 min read

Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 3

Looking for that thoughtful and useful gift for your loved one with Parkinson's? Here are some of our favorite things along with links. ...