Latest Occupational therapy Stories

FOREST HILLS, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Achieve Beyond - http://www.achievebeyondusa.com - has moved its NYC Program Office and Corporate Headquarters to 70-00 Austin Street, Suite 200 in Forest Hills, Queens. Achieve Beyond is a leader in quality pediatric special education and therapeutic services. Achieve Beyond provides services and Evaluations to children with special needs including Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education and Autism...

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nothing is more important than the health of your family. So when it comes to finding the right health care provider or selecting the right rehabilitation or long-term care facility, it pays to do careful research. The following tips are brought to you by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) that could be useful as you search for an accredited facility or certified health care provider. Make...

Deeply moved by the hundreds of testimonials from parents and therapists who loved the Bumbo seat, but concerned about what would happen when their children outgrew it, Wartburg Enterprises requested that the manufacturer develop a bigger seat exclusively for special needs children. Because of other products in development, the original makers of the Bumbo could not comply with this request, but they did give Wartburg Enterprises their permission to use the concept of the Bumbo to create...

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2012 After a strong gain of 232,000 in June, labor demand dropped in July for a small gain of 79,000 over the last two months Average monthly increase across the first seven months of 2012 was 67,000 per month Haver Analytics: The HWOL press release time series (over 3,000 entries) is now available on Haver Analytics /PRNewswire/ -- Online advertised vacancies fell 153,600 in July to 4,793,500, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) Data...

Find solutions to solve work performance issues. (PRWEB) July 30, 2012 Stress and fatigue are common among employees that work on their feet, or that work at a desk, as continuous job tasks can ultimately take their toll on the body. Regardless of the industry type, if employees are working in uncomfortable environments, employers will see a decrease in employee productivity on the job. Creative Safety Supply offers a selection of ergonomic products designed for the comfort of staff, so...

Combining years of manufacturing experience with design assistance from well-known physical therapy professionals, Oakworks has created “The perfect platform for PT work.” New Freedom, PA (PRWEB) July 27, 2012 Oakworks, Inc http://www.oakworks.com designer and manufacturer of innovative medical positioning equipment and medical treatment tables and accessories announces the release of the PT400 Physical Therapy treatment table, a product line extension of the PT100, 250 and 300...

Group yoga can improve balance in stroke survivors who no longer receive rehabilitative care, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. In a small pilot study, researchers tested the potential benefits of yoga among chronic stroke survivors — those whose stroke occurred more than six months earlier. "For people with chronic stroke, something like yoga in a group environment is cost effective and appears to improve motor function and balance," said...

The Maddak Awards Competition for Product Design was initiated by Kurt Landsberger, Chairman of the Board of Maddak, to honor and support the creativity and dedication of occupational therapy practitioners and students who continually look for new ways to enhance the rehabilitation of their clients. Wayne, NJ (PRWEB) July 26, 2012 The Maddak Awards Competition for Product Design was initiated by Kurt Landsberger, Chairman of the Board of Maddak, to honor and support the creativity and...

OTTAWA, July 26, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) commends the Council of the Federation's Health Care Innovation Working Group (HCIWG) for the release of today's report, From Innovation to Action: The First Report of the Health Care Innovation Working Group. Claudia von Zweck, Executive Director of CAOT, shared the importance of the report: "Today's release marks the first step towards provincial and territorial leadership in managing...

CHICAGO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There are more than 26 million golfers in the United States, with approximately 62% experiencing some kind of injury related to the game. So Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers--the largest physical therapist owned and managed practice in the U.S.--is especially excited to introduce its Golf Rehabilitation and Performance Program, designed to provide golfers with the form, flexibility, and strength they need to stay healthy and to realize their...