April is Occupational Therapy Month

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April is Occupational Therapy Month

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“Good Morning, Mrs. Jones. My name is Elizabeth and I am here for your occupational therapy session this morning.” It was 8:30 a.m. and I had just walked into the hospital room of a woman recovering from a hip replacement. She was sitting up in bed eating her breakfast and looked at me skeptically. “Oh, ... Read more

My Speech is Fine, So Why Would My Doctor Recommend Speech Therapy?

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Apraxia speech therapy session
When clients come to outpatient rehabilitation for physical therapy or occupational therapy, they usually come with specific goals in mind, such as reducing pain, regaining lost function or improving mobility. I have found that many clients who come for outpatient speech therapy, enter the office and the first thing they say to me when we ... Read more

Cancer Survivorship and Exercise—A Perfect Match

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The doctor interrogates the woman. A woman undergoes rehabilitation after cancer treatment.
Fewer than 21% of cancer survivor patients are prescribed exercise. When exercise is prescribed, comprehensive guidelines are often not provided. Cancer survivorship should be about strength and fitness, decreasing the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and prevention of recurrence. Survivorship issues during and after treatment can be addressed including decreased muscle strength, fatigue, and ... Read more