Question: How long will it take to recover from a stroke and when should I start therapy?
Answer: Every stroke is different, just as every person is different. Generally, you will see the most improvement or recovery within …
Question: Why do I need speech therapy if I can talk fine?
Answer: Though our title of Speech-Language Pathologist suggests we focus on speech only, our scope of practice is much broader!
In addition to speech and language, SLPs assess …
Question: Can physical therapy relieve my pelvic pain?
Answer: Yes! A pelvic health physical therapist is trained to evaluate and treat the possible causes of abdominal and pelvic pain to include muscle tightness, joint dysfunction, irritation of nerves, weakness, and …
Good bladder habits can improve bladder control whereas poor bladder habits can lead to poor bladder control. Here are four steps to keep your bladder healthy!
Step 1 — Use Good Toilet Habits
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May is National Better Speech & Hearing Awareness Month, and we thank all Tx:Team Speech-Language Pathologists for their continued dedication to their patient, their community, and to Tx:Team. During this month, we want to raise awareness about hearing and speech …
In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we’re dispelling some misconceptions to highlight the vital role of speech therapy.
Myth #1: Speech therapy is only for those with lisps or stutters.
While addressing lisps and stutters is indeed a common aspect …
Q: Can Occupational Therapy help me with shoulder pain and weakness even though I had surgery over 10 years ago?
A: Absolutely! Whether or not you had therapy following your surgery, your condition has probably changed since that time. Arthritis, …
Question: My mom has dementia and seems to have forgotten how to use her silverware to feed herself. Can OT help?
Answer: Yes! Sometimes, as dementia progresses, people can have more difficulty feeding themselves. OTs can figure out what’s getting …
Adaptive Equipment (AE) are pieces of equipment to compensate for a physical limitation, promote safety, and promote independence. They are used to facilitate completion of daily activities such as dressing, feeding, bathing, grooming, and functional mobility. One may also hear
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In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month this April, we want to debunk some common misconceptions about this vital profession.
Myth #1: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy are Interchangeable
While both Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PTs) utilize their expertise …