Pain is often complicated and multifaceted. One of the simplest ways for physical therapists to help patients in understanding pain is with a cup metaphor. Every patient has a cup that is filled with different biopsychosocial stressors, such as: Stress Worry Lack of activity Joint degeneration Doing too much, too soon Sensitive nervous system Tissue [...]
The month of May is known nationally as Arthritis Awareness Month and for good reason. You see, osteoarthritis is a disease that affects over 32 million people—a number that has steadily been on the rise. Those with osteoarthritis (or any form of arthritis) know the difficulties of living with constant pain and limited movement. Keep [...]
Thousands of individuals undergo occupational therapy (OT) to improve the quality of their life. As of 2019, there were over 140,000 occupational therapists in the United States. Yet, few people understand what OT is and how it can help them in their everyday lives. We're celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month this April by explaining [...]
