OT 101: Intro to Occupational Therapy
In honor of Occupational Therapy month, we’ve decided to debunk the confusion behind occupational therapy, because let’s be honest, outside of the industry, only people that have visited an OT or personally know an OT know what they do. So, here is everything we think everyone should know about occupational therapists: What is Occupational Therapy? Simply put, the goal of occupational therapy is to help people participate in every day...
Remembering What Mr. Yuk Taught Us: Poison Prevention
With National Poison Prevention Week in full swing (March 20-26), most healthcare professionals, parents, and educators are preparing to raise awareness about unintentional poisonings in children, and reminisce on green and mean Mr. Yuk. While it is extremely important to teach children and their caretakers about the dangers of and how to prevent an unintentional poisoning, children are not the only ones at risk of being poisoned....
Top 10 Destinations for Occupational Therapists
As more people require personalized plans to help them rehabilitate into tip-top shape, the need for occupational therapists is growing across the country. Designed around the specific needs of the client, occupational therapy is a booming industry, especially for travel OT assignments. Whether you’re experiencing a case of wanderlust or simply are looking for a new place to call home, we’ve put together the top 10 most...
Winter Skincare Secrets from the Pros
The weather outside may be frightful, but your skin doesn’t have to be. Winter can be tough on skin with all that cold wind and dry air hitting your face, and your regular products might just make the cut this season. Whether those wrinkles are more prominent than usual, or you keep developing dry flakes, the skin care experts are here to help. With the help of dermatologists, these winter skin problems are all are minor...
Six Foods That Could Be Hurting Your Joints
When a patient isn’t responding well to treatment, the issue could go beyond the skin and lie within their diet. Anyone can fall victim to joint pain, and in an environment where recovery is the goal, food and diet can sometimes go by the wayside. As it turns out, there are a ton of foods that could be causing joint inflammation, which would hinder recovery time and have a serious impact on a patient’s hopes of recovery....