Today we are diving into the exciting topic of Medicare coverage! It may seem dull but having a better understanding of Medicare is an...

Medicare open enrollment is a crucial time for people 65 and over to make decisions regarding their healthcare coverage. Understanding...

October is physical therapy month and Engage Therapy and Wellness is celebrating all that their physical therapists do for our community!...

Vertigo is a general term to describe feelings of dizziness. It is when someone has the sensation of the room spinning or that they are...

Most of the time, no matter what someone is coming to see us for here at Engage Therapy and Wellness, balance (or lack thereof) is one of...

Physical therapy can play a crucial role in fall prevention by focusing on improving strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility. Here...

There are 3 main systems that help keep us balanced: our visual system (eyes), sensory system (feet), and vestibular system (inner ears)....

Physical and occupational therapy can play a crucial role in managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder that...

Physical therapy can play a crucial role in managing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) by focusing on improving...

The term "Dysautonomia trifecta" refers to a commonly observed cluster of conditions that tend to occur together in some individuals....

Dysautonomia refers to a group of medical conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS regulates automatic...

Last week we focused on the importance of staying hydrated and how it can impact your overall health. This week we are going to share...

The definition of staying hydrated means that your body has enough fluid to function properly, nearly every bodily function requires...

Orthostatic hypotension refers to a drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position. Managing...

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) refers to a drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position....

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) — also called postural hypotension — is a sudden, steep drop in blood pressure that happens when a person...

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), previously known as Conversion Disorder, is a condition in which a person experiences...

By Kathryn Graves SLP In my practice, I’ve seen many people who develop a pattern of throat clearing directly related to how they use...

Where are you from? I'm from Ann Arbor, Michigan (go blue!), where I grew up. I have lived in Chicago, Illinois, Bowling Green, Ohio,...

In Part 1 of our blog on voice hygiene, we talked about how important it is to keep your voice healthy by staying hydrated and avoiding...

Protecting your voice is important. Our voice is one piece of what makes us individuals. We don’t often think about how we are using our...

If you’ve had occupational therapy now or in the past, you may have practiced tasks like dressing, bathing and self care. But did you...

When arriving at an occupational therapy evaluation or hearing about services for the first time, you may be wondering, “what even is...

Where are you from? I am from the small town of Barneveld which is near Utica NY. I was always very excited growing up when my parents...