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

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...

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

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....

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

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...

Twenty-three Reasons to Exercise in 2023

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...

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...

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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

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. ...

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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 27, 20221 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 PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 20, 20222 min read

Gratitude Practice

Stress and anxiety are common with PD. One goal we have is to arm you with strategies and practices to combat these symptoms. Today we...

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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 20, 20221 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....

How can Occupational Therapy help after concussion?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 1, 20221 min read

How can Occupational Therapy help after concussion?

Changes in vision are common after a concussion. These vision changes can interfere with engaging in daily activities that you want or...

How can Speech Therapy help after a concussion?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 25, 20222 min read

How can Speech Therapy help after a concussion?

Speech-Language Pathologists hear it all of the time: “Why do I need speech therapy? My speech is fine”. The scope of a speech-language...

How can Physical Therapy help after a concussion?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 18, 20222 min read

How can Physical Therapy help after a concussion?

Physical therapists can help people who experienced a concussion to return to their normal activities without symptoms. Your physical...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 11, 20222 min read

Return to Play after a concussion.

Athletes who have experienced a concussion can experience a variety of physical and cognitive (thinking) symptoms including headaches,...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Oct 4, 20222 min read

What is a concussion?

A concussion is defined as a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs after a direct blow to the head or a force to the body that causes...

How Can Infrared Goggles Help with Dizziness?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 27, 20222 min read

How Can Infrared Goggles Help with Dizziness?

Does the room feel like it is spinning? Are you experiencing dizziness? Infrared goggles are helpful tools to determine where the...

How Physical Therapy can help with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 20, 20222 min read

How Physical Therapy can help with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?

Every year millions of individuals experience vertigo, a sensation that you or the room are spinning. This sensation can be very...

What is vestibular therapy? How can PT help with dizziness?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 13, 20222 min read

What is vestibular therapy? How can PT help with dizziness?

There are three components that make up our balance system: vision, somatosensory, and the inner ear, or vestibular system. The visual...

Vertigo: Why does it feel like the room is spinning?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Sep 6, 20222 min read

Vertigo: Why does it feel like the room is spinning?

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...

Interview with Dr. Liz discussing the benefit of working with a therapy team

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 30, 20224 min read

Interview with Dr. Liz discussing the benefit of working with a therapy team

No matter the condition, having a team of different disciplines that is able to work together is beneficial to patient care. This is...

Loud for Life Therapy: Get Loud and Stay Loud

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 23, 20222 min read

Loud for Life Therapy: Get Loud and Stay Loud

What is Loud for Life? Loud for life is a weekly group exercise class designed to help people with PD maintain and/or strengthen their...

LSVT Loud: Voice therapy to help you be heard!

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 16, 20222 min read

LSVT Loud: Voice therapy to help you be heard!

LSVT Loud® is a standardized treatment protocol used to improve speech in patients with motor skill impairments, such as Parkinson’s ...

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Aug 9, 20222 min read

Speak out with Intent!

I have Parkinson’s Disease. What can I do to improve or maintain my voice and swallowing? Based on research completed with those living...