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Happy Occupational Therapy Awareness Month!

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Awareness Month: Empowering Lives Through Meaningful Action

Every April, we recognize Occupational Therapy Awareness Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the vital role Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) play in helping people …

Living Strong After Cancer: Why Lymphedema Awareness Matters

Lymphedema Day Awareness

Lymphedema Day—more commonly known as World Lymphedema Day—is an annual global awareness day held on March 6. Its purpose is to educate the public about lymphatic diseases, support individuals living with lymphedema, and advocate for improved recognition, …

Love What You Do

Are you loving your job?  It’s February and that means Valentine’s Day and everyone talking about love in the air – or does it?  If you are a therapist and are feeling maxed out each hour of the day with …

Have a Purpose Behind your Bridging Exercises

Bridging exercises—lifting your hips off the ground while lying on your back—are a cornerstone of many rehabilitation and strengthening programs. They’re commonly used to improve glute strength, core stability, and hip control. But what many people don’t realize is …

Snow Day!

When I was a kid growing up in Minnesota, those words created a sense of excitement. But if I must be honest, those words aren’t quite as exciting as an adult!

As a child I equated the word snow with …