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Occupational therapy is an interdisciplinary field encompassing physical and mental exercises designed to improve a patient's ability to function independently. Occupational therapists specializing in geriatrics help elderly patients by analyzing their needs, then designing exercises that support the functions of the mind and body.

Physical therapy and occupational therapy are two types of therapy that are often confused with each other. Physical therapy focuses on restoring physical mobility and strength, while occupational therapy helps patients to improve functional abilities with everyday activities.

Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of therapy that utilizes the activities a patient wants and needs to do in their daily life to promote a more manageable, pain-free day-to-day.

Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are becoming increasingly common in contact sports and can occur because of a variety of other accidents or injuries.

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that affects brain function caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Although one concussion is typically not life-threatening, the effects can be serious and last for days, weeks, or even longer. Multiple, however, may result in permanent damage to the brain. 

Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that helps you improve your balance and coordination by retraining your brain to recognize and respond to your body's position in space. 

Middle back pain is a common ailment that can make everyday activities uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are several things that can be done to help alleviate the pain and get back to living your life.

Do you find yourself suffering from sciatica pain? Check out these tips for exercises and at-home treatment options for immediate pain relief.

Suffering from low back pain from sitting at a desk all day? Does vertigo have your world spinning in circles? Suffering from incontinence or postpartum pain? – A physical therapist can help with that!

I have the privilege to be born in Venezuela (South America). Just to give you an idea of my beautiful country, Venezuela's landscape includes towering mountains, tropical jungles, broad river plains and arid coastal plains, all of which provide a diversity of natural habitats.

From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries.

Leveraging PRN's development pathways, Marc Root quickly went from a PTA to having ownership equity in his very own clinic in Marysville. Here's his story...