Occupational Therapy & Splinting
Aug 17, 2023
An Occupational Therapist's primary goal is to increase a patient’s capacity to engage in everyday activities they need or want to do. Sometimes, customized devices and materials (such as splints) are used to gently shape and guide a patient’s...
How To Introduce Allergens to Your Baby
May 11, 2022
Did you know there are 9 major proteins that trigger allergic reactions? With so many common prepared and packaged foods incorporating one or more of these allergens, introducing new foods to a baby can seem daunting.
The Negative Effects of Stress & How to Manage Stress in a Healthy Way
Dec 28, 2020
Stress gets a bad reputation, even though it is a natural and necessary phenomenon. Without it, humans would not have survived. It’s only when stress becomes too overwhelming that it turns problematic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are...
Ergonomics: Ensuring Home Office Safety and Productivity
Sep 15, 2020
Efficiency and productivity are a key attribute of successful organizations. As business leaders strive to improve employee performance, it’s important to look at ergonomics—the study of interactions between people and their environment.
Addressing Pediatric Feeding Issues with Feeding Therapy
Sep 15, 2020
More than 2.3 million American children under the age of five suffer from pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), which is defined as “impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and/or...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: More than the “Winter Blues”
Feb 6, 2020
Winter is often marked as a “season of celebration.” But, the joy of the holidays isn’t always present, especially in the shorter, darker days. Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, during the winter and early spring months.