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Guide to Gardening: 4 Tips to Conquer the Earth Pain-Free

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Janet Apgar, OTR/L, CHT, CMTPT/DN, AIB-VRC, ASTYM-cert

Research shows that gardeners have decreased anxiety, depression, and body mass index (a measure of body fat percentage calculated by...
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What’s The Difference between Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Arthritis is a common condition of the joints, which leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation due to changing joint...
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Thrower’s Shoulder: Somewhere Between a Flexible and Stable Place

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

The start of the spring season means that it is finally time for many athletes to implement off-season drills, workouts,...
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Injuries Virtual Physical and Occupational Therapy Can Treat

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been proud to offer a service to reach patients who aren’t...
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Living with Arthritis: Tips & Tricks for Healthy Hands

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Arthritis in the hands can limit everyday activities, but it doesn’t have to! Most Americans are not aware that there...
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The Importance of Physical/Occupational Therapy after a Crush Injury

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Rose M. Heacock-Smith, MOT, OTR/L

Accidents can happen in a matter of seconds and can be devastating. Worker’s compensation accidents are no different. However, a...
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What is Skier’s Thumb?

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

The stability of the human hand relies on the ligaments to stabilize both the thumb and fingers. An injury to...
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Hand Therapist Approved Work from Home Stretches

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Co-author: Nicole Kertz, OTS With more people working from home in the New Year due to COVID-19, there has been...
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