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Hand Therapy Is For All Ages: Can Kids Benefit From Hand Therapy?

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Rose M. Heacock-Smith, MOT, OTR/L

Being a mom of two toddlers, I know how easily injuries happen in children as they learn to explore their...
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Occupational Therapy At A Glance: What It Is and What It’s Not

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Janet Apgar, OTR/L, CHT, CMTPT/DN, AIB-VRC, ASTYM-cert

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! Since 1980, April has been the month to celebrate occupational therapy (OT) nationally. Even though the...
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Occupational Therapy And Workers’ Compensation: What’s The Difference?

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Savannah Dugan, MS, OTR/L

You may have heard the terms “Occupational Therapy” and “Workers’ Compensation” before but may be confused about their meaning, and...
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Benefits of an Arm Care Program for Overhead Athletes in the Off-Season

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Vanessa Retondo, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We’re hanging up our bats and gloves, coaches are making their rosters...
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3 Hand Injuries Commonly Seen During The Football Season

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

The fall season is a wonderful time of year for annual traditions. With fall comes back to school, which also...
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Hand Injuries Common To Rock Climbers

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Rock climbers face many types of injuries to their bodies, be it from falling rock, or one’s worst fear, a...
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How To Relieve Achy Hands

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Cara Dart, OTR/L

Do you ever find yourself experiencing achiness or stiffness in your hands? Whether it is from typing on a computer...
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A Helping Hand: How Hand Therapy Can Help You Recover After A Hand Injury

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Allison Sweeney, OTR/L

The hand is an essential component in almost every aspect of our daily lives. Hands are required in common tasks...
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