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Category: Occupational Therapy
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HomeSTEP: Therapy at Home with the Ivy Rehab Network
The Ivy Rehab Network is now offering home-based care! HomeSTEP is their innovative, home-based care program that allows our therapists to be there for your rehabilitation needs, both “where you need it” and “when you need it.” We know that during the current COVID-19 pandemic, patients may require being seen in their homes rather than…
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Virtual Care & Telehealth Now Available
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, and its network of partners across the country, are proud to announce the launch of virtual care, telehealth solutions for physical and occupational therapy visits. Our telehealth offerings will enable our dedicated clinicians to provide our patients with an effective, remote, safe, and highly accessible option to continue receiving care during the COVID-19…
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Has Your Deductible Been Met – Schedule Now
As we near the end of the year, many of you might find yourselves in a situation where your insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums have already been met for the year, meaning the insurance company will typically pay 100% of your medical costs. Others have a flexible spending account and oftentimes those funds are lost at year-end, if not spent. So…
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Don’t Let Tennis Elbow Keep You Sidelined This Summer
Tennis elbow can strike whether you play pickleball year-round or work as a chef in a gourmet restaurant. While it’s called tennis elbow, athletes aren’t the only people who can experience this painful condition. Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, occurs when tendons in your elbow are overworked or become inflamed. This usually happens from repetitive motions of…
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What is LSVT, and How Does it Help Parkinson’s Disease?
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on July 24, 2023 As Parkinson’s Disease progresses, patients start to lose their ability to walk, talk and complete activities of daily living. The Lee Silverman Voice Technique (LSVT) is a proven therapy that helps patients with Parkinson’s Disease, a neurological disorder that affects nerve cells in…
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Occupational Therapy – Reach Your Goals and Live Life to the Fullest
Your life is made up of occupations and roles; those necessary and meaningful activities you do every day whether you are a toddler, student, parent, worker or senior citizens. Many people think occupational therapists treat workplace injuries and help get people back on the job. Occupational therapy encompasses a wide variety of treatments, including low…
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month! Did you know? Currently, 4.2 million Americans ages 40 and older are visually impaired? By 2030, when the last baby boomers turn 65, this number is projected to reach 7.2 million, with 5 million having low vision. Ivy Rehab Occupational Therapists can work with you or someone you love…
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Weathering the Storm with Sensory Sensitive Children
Many of us have had our eyes glued to the Weather Channel in recent days. With Hurricane Florence bearing down and coming closer to the east coast, many families are evacuating and heading away from the hurricane’s path. Big weather events can be stressful for anyone. But children with sensory sensitivities can find it particularly difficult to cope…
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Finger Fractures and Dislocations in Athletes
By Franklin Chen, MD Injuries to the fingers are common when playing sports. The majority of these injuries are simple sprains that only temporary affect athletic performance; however, some injuries are more complex requiring extensive treatment and a longer period of recovery. Diagnosing and treating these injuries appropriately is important in order to enable our…
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Getting a Grip on Pencil Grasps
By Corry O’Neill, MS, OTL As your child develops, it’s important to keep in mind that the way they hold a pencil will also change. Normally, your child will have the correct pencil grip needed for handwriting when they are between 4-6 years old. Prior to this age, we need to make sure we’re taking…
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How to Prevent your Child From Developing Flat Head Syndrome
By Eleanor Campbell Pediatric physical and occupational therapists are seeing an ever-increasing number of infants with Torticollis and flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly / Brachycephaly). Torticollis, which refers to tightness in the neck causing the baby to keep the head tilted or turned to one side, can occur from in-utero positioning or from persistent positioning in infant…
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What is Sensory Integration?
Throughout our everyday activities, our brain is efficiently processing the things we see, smell, and touch. The way our mind reacts to these various senses is typically developed throughout our childhood. When we understand personal experiences, it helps us determine the best approach to sensory integration for each individual. Why is Sensory Integration Important? Processing…