Looking Beyond Rehab

by | Aug 23, 2012 | All Blogs

Originally posted by Brent Mack, DPT and Chris E. Stout, PsyD, on Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, August 6, 2012 While worksite programs have a positive impact on the reduction of employee injuries, physical therapists and other rehab professionals are...

Focus on the Fascia

by | Aug 21, 2012 | All Blogs

Posted by Steve Middleton, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES, CKTP Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue found between the skin and the muscle. It is similar in thickness and color to Saran-Wrap; for years, researchers and anatomists working on aged cadavers thought that was...

Workshop Update: Just Added August 17, 2012

by | Aug 17, 2012 | All Blogs

What’s new this week: Pediatrics Child-Specific Treatment Options for SPD & the Autism Spectrum New York, Pennsylvania Interventions for Oppositional, Defiant & Anger Issues Montana Developing Effective Sensory Diets New York Learning Interventions...

3 Step Approach to Assessing Movement

by | Aug 16, 2012 | All Blogs

Posted by Steve Middleton, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES, CKTP Movement can be classified based on 3 different presentations: Class I: Full active and passive range of motion of joint in all planes Displays appropriate muscle length/strength ratios Indicates appropriate...

Keeping Motor Skills Strong in SI Disorders

by | Aug 13, 2012 | All Blogs

Originally posted by Susan Orloff, OTR/L, on Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, March 26, 2012 The development of strong gross motor and balance skills, inclusive of but not limited to walking, running, crawling, sitting, jumping etc. is vital for all...