Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month
“Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations)” – AOTA on Occupational Therapy Month. April is OT Month, so it’s the perfect time to celebrate occupational therapists. 2017 also marks 100 years of occupational therapy! Allied Travel Careers would like to give thanks to all the OT’s who dedicate...
Summer Destinations for Travel Therapists
You’ve braved the cold, icy winter and you’re currently in the throws of warmer, but damp spring weather. And, if you’re like me, the phrase “April showers bring May flowers,” kind of makes you want to scream. Why stand under a broken, dirty umbrella trying to walk down a puddle filled sidewalk when you could sit under the hot sun, or walk down the beach. As a travel therapist, you’ve built your career on the love of finding new...
Theraputty: The Therapy Diamond in the Rough
Occupational therapists, it’s time to break out one of your all-time favorite childhood playthings – silly putty! A new and wonderful technique being used in occupational therapy called theraputty is helping those strengthen their hands and fingers. The make and use of theraputty are a little different than your average dollar store silly putty. While you may be used to sculpting figures or cramming regular putty into...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Skip the Surgery
Many people suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) believe that the only treatment option is surgery. That’s not the case anymore, as a recent study indicates that physical therapy – or manual therapy – can be just as effective. Home exercises can also treat Carpal Tunnel to an extent and help manage the pain. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS often results from repetitive motions of the wrist that can arise during computer use or...
Common Spring Injuries: Causes & Prevention
Finally, spring has sprung and the cold weather is on its way out. For many people, spring is the time to get up and get outside to actively enjoy the sunshine. While an active lifestyle is encouraged, if you “spring” into activity too fast there could be some serious consequences. As a therapist, there are many common spring injuries that you might see in the coming months. We’re going to focus on three main activities that are...