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Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Myths and Facts

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

11 hours ago
2 min

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...

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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Mar 14
1 min

Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 - 2023

The Dirty Dozen is a list of food products that have the most pesticides and the Clean Fifteen is a list of food products that have the...

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How the BalanceWear vest can help improve your balance

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Mar 7
2 min

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...

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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Feb 28
2 min

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...

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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Feb 21
2 min

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...

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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Feb 14
2 min

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...

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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Feb 7
2 min

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,...

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The benefits of mindfulness practice for chronic dizziness

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jan 31
1 min

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...

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PPPD (3PD): How occupational therapy can help

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jan 24
1 min

PPPD (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...

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PPPD (3PD): How physical therapy can help

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jan 17
1 min

PPPD (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....

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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Jan 10
1 min

What is PPPD (3PD)?

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD, pronounced three PD) is a common cause of chronic, long-lasting dizziness. PPPD is a...

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Twenty-three Reasons to Exercise in 2023

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 27, 2022
4 min

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...

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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 20, 2022
1 min

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...

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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 18, 2022
2 min

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...

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Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 4

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 12, 2022
2 min

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...

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Engage's Favorite Things: Gift Guide for your loved one with Parkinson's - Part 3

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Dec 4, 2022
1 min

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. ...

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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 27, 2022
1 min

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. ...

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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 20, 2022
2 min

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...

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

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 20, 2022
1 min

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....

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How can Occupational Therapy help after concussion?

Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness

Nov 1, 2022
1 min

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...

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