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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 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...

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.

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jul 4, 20231 min read

How a team can help with Long COVID

A therapy team approach can help those with long COVID.

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

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...

Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Myths and Facts

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...

How the BalanceWear vest can help improve your balance

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

The benefits of mindfulness practice for chronic dizziness

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...

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'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'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 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...