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Occupational Therapy Top 10 Home Modifications for Safety
Making small changes to your home can make a big impact on your everyday function. April is OT month and to celebrate we’re featuring 10...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Apr 18
- 2 min
OT Life Hacks
A life hack is any trick, shortcut, skill, or new method that solves an everyday problem. Occupational therapy is full of helpful “life...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Apr 16
- 1 min
Research Review: Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to participate in daily living or...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Empowering Everyday Living: OT Strategies for Fall Prevention by Cassie Lorie OTR/L
As I mentioned in the previous blog post, How OT Can Help, I have been an OT for over 20 years and I hear a lot of things from clients...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Apr 4
- 3 min
Bringing Possibilities to Life: How Occupational Therapy Can Help. By Cassie Lorie OTR/L
”Occupation is not (only) what you have to do but what you like to do, too. It really changed my whole perspective on using PT and OT ...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Mar 28
- 2 min
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...
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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Mar 21
- 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
- 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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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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD or 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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Jan 10
- 1 min
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...
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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
Handwriting: 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 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 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 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 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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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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Engage PT, OT, SLP Therapy and Wellness
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Return to Play after a concussion.
Athletes who have experienced a concussion can experience a variety of physical and cognitive (thinking) symptoms including headaches,...
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