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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
May 23, 20232 min read
What is a FEES?
A fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a procedure used to assess how well you swallow. During the procedure, a...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
May 9, 20232 min read
How can Speech therapy help with your voice?
A voice disorder can be anything that changes the way you sound when you speak. If left untreated, voice disorders can impact your...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
May 2, 20232 min read
What is speech therapy?
Many people are familiar with speech therapy for children. Some children may receive speech therapy because they have difficulty...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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 ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Eating Healthy: Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 - 2023
The Dirty Dozen is a list of food products that have the most pesticides and the Clean Fifteen is a list of food products that have the...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Mar 7, 20232 min read
How the BalanceWear vest can help improve your balance
There are three systems in our body that control our balance: the visual, sensory, and vestibular systems. Balance issues arise when...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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,...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
Jan 17, 20231 min read
Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD or 3PD): How physical therapy can help
Although Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD, or 3PD) can be difficult to diagnose, the good news is that it can be treated....
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
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...
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