OT News

Donations of hair, talents and time come together in one event
Wahoo Newspaper, NE - 5 hours ago
said Occupational Therapist Candice Mullendore. Mullendore and another occupational therapist, Stephanie Adam, opened PTC last May. ...

Five tips music students can guard against injury
Indianapolis Star, United States - 19 hours ago
Rebecca Barton, associate professor in the University of Indianapolis School of Occupational Therapy, treats and counsels musicians and is the lead author ...

Heavy load? Best backpacks for kids
MSNBC - 20 hours ago
And according to the American Occupational Therapy Association, over 50% of all students between the ages of 9 and 20 suffer from chronic back pain related ...

Russellville Courier
Rollin’ Razorbacks to help launch Shooting for Success program
Russellville Courier, AR - 18 hours ago
Brandi Akin, current occupational therapy student at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and a former basketball player at Dardanelle, ...

Weighty backpacks can be a pain for students
Akron Beacon Journal, OH - 25 Aug 2008
According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, studies show that six out of 10 students ages 9 to 20 report back pain attributed to their ...

LSU health center announces grads
Alexandria Town Talk, LA - 25 Aug 2008
... master of occupational therapy; Brigette Suzanne Elkins, Pineville, master of occupational therapy; Erin Franks, Deville, master of occupational therapy ...

OT Graduate Program Ranks No. 24 Nationally
EKUpdate, KY - 24 Aug 2008
One-hundred and fifty-two schools or programs were surveyed for the occupational therapy rankings. “(The ranking) will help us especially in the recruitment ...

• Profile: Speech therapy pioneer Jean Silbar
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - 24 Aug 2008
She is the founder and executive director of the center, a Grand Rapids nonprofit that helps kids and adults with physical, speech and occupational therapy. ...

Local facility uses video game for therapy
WEYI NBC25, MI - 21 Aug 2008
Physical therapy patient Roy O’Hare of Rhodes tries his hand at Nintendo® Wii™ boxing while occupational therapist Lisa Brewer, MOTR, ...

RehabCare Becomes National Partner of American Occupational ...
MarketWatch - 5 Aug 2008
Through this partnership, RehabCare's 1300 occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants will receive discounted memberships in AOTA, ...

KidSpeak gives a lift with hearing, speech
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - 5 hours ago
Levi began receiving speech and occupational therapy at Children's Hospital and at home. Asher entered speech therapy because he was not exhibiting the ...

Rehab patients find new option in Christus St. Elizabeth Dishman ...
Beaumont Enterprise, tx - 8 hours ago
The facility on St. Elizabeth's sixth floor offers occupational, physical and speech therapy. It has 27 beds, as well as a gym, a dining room, kitchen, ...

Therapy Link aims to help children
The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - 20 Aug 2008
Mary Mayhan, owner and an occupational therapist, said Pediatric Therapy Link provides occupational therapy services for children from birth to age 21. ...

CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS WITH RECEPTION
Pine Bluff Commercial, AR - 10 hours ago
... diagnostician with Jenkins Therapy Services, said the new membership will provide an opportunity to get the word out about occupational therapy, ...

High-Class Hybrids
Poughkeepsie Journal, NY - 15 hours ago
He may also benefit from asking for a prescription for occupational therapy services. Occupational therapists assess and treat difficulties with activities ...

Former employee leaves lasting gift
Oskaloosa Herald, IA - 25 Aug 2008
The family of Beverly Mart, a former employee at MHP Physical and Occupational Therapy, recently made a $1217 contribution to the department in her name. ...

New "Magical Apparel" Line Inspires Children To Expand Their Minds ...
Emediawire (press release), WA - 10 hours ago
"As a mother and occupational therapist, I'm committed to helping children reach their full potential," said Weiss. "Our products are designed with ...

Volunteer: CDS 'focuses on the total child'
Greenville News, SC - 12 hours ago
Knight's daughter receives both speech therapy and occupational therapy (for fine motor skills). Knight said they also work on ways to solve frustrations in ...

Paralyzed for the past 20 years, former Israeli paratrooper Radi Kaiof now walks down the street with a dim mechanical hum.

Ord hospital plans becoming reality as groundbreaking nears
Grand Island Independent, NE - 4 hours ago
... a therapy pool room, a gym with exercise equipment for patients, locker rooms, cardiac rehab, waiting room, scheduling, occupational therapy room for ...