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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 26, 20234 min read

Twenty-four Reasons to Exercise in 2024

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 24...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 19, 20233 min read

4 Tips to Prepare for the Winter Season

Sleigh bells ring Are you listening? In the lane Snow is glistening A beautiful sight We're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland…...

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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 12, 20232 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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 5, 20232 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. ...

Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 2

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 28, 20232 min read

Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 2

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 1

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 21, 20231 min read

Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 1

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 PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 14, 20231 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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 7, 20232 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...

Did you know there were Physical Therapists who specialize in Parkinson’s Disease?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Did you know there were Physical Therapists who specialize in Parkinson’s Disease?

An Interview with Dr. Liz Yates Horton, owner of Engage. So often I am asked about helping people with their sports related injury. My...

Meet our Physical Therapist Liz, Owner of Engage

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Meet our Physical Therapist Liz, Owner of Engage

Growing up, were you interested in sports and physical activity? I grew up dancing, swimming, playing tennis and skiing. Growing up, it...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 17, 20232 min read

Meet our Physical Therapist Emily

Growing up, were you interested in sports and physical activity? I grew up dancing and running. I danced for many years, primarily doing...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 10, 20232 min read

Meet our Physical Therapist Kristi!

Where are you from? I was born and raised in Central Square, New York — a small town 20 minutes North of Syracuse. Where did you go to...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 3, 20232 min read

Meet our Physical Therapist Aryelle

Where are you from? I grew up right here in CNY! I lived in Fulton, NY most of my life and graduated from G. Ray Bodley high school....

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 26, 20232 min read

How to find a Neuro Physical Therapist

Important: for the best care and results, see a therapist who specializes in your condition! You wouldn’t see an eye doctor for a heart...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 19, 20232 min read

9 ways to stay balanced

To maintain physical balance, here are some tips from the physical therapists at Engage Therapy and Wellness: 1. Strengthen your core: A...

Balance Awareness Week: Join us for the Flamingo Challenge

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 12, 20232 min read

Balance Awareness Week: Join us for the Flamingo Challenge

September 17th to 23rd is Balance Awareness Week! There are 3 main systems that help keep us balanced: our visual system (eyes), sensory...

5 Signs you have found a medical provider who can help you with your dizziness

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 5, 20232 min read

5 Signs you have found a medical provider who can help you with your dizziness

They treat vertigo regularly - A vestibular physical therapist is a great choice, as long as they have had advanced training. An Ear,...

Research Review: Improving Function with Motor Imagery

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 31, 20232 min read

Research Review: Improving Function with Motor Imagery

Neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease and stroke affect motor function and physical independence which has a profound impact on...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

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...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

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...

Did you know mirrors can be used to help with pain?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 8, 20232 min read

Did you know mirrors can be used to help with pain?

Mirror therapy is an evidence based brain training approach that can help decrease pain or help parts of the body relearn movement....

Imagine That! Improving function with mental imagery

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 1, 20233 min read

Imagine That! Improving function with mental imagery

Mental imagery has been used for decades by elite athletes to achieve their best performance in competition. Although few people qualify...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

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 18, 20232 min read

Drink Up: The Importance of Hydration

Learn about the importance of staying hydrated.