Thursday, November 17, 2011

Occupational Therapy helpful in treating psychosocial issues in clients!

Many people believe that occupational therapy only focuses on the physical conditions but occupational therapy also focuses on the psychosocial aspects of an individual and how these areas interact with  a persons environment. The following link http://ajot.aotapress.net/content/58/5/570.full.pdf takes you to an article in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy which discusses how occupational therapy can be helpful in treating individuals with substance-use disorders.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Occupational Therapry Ergonomics.

Better Days Occupational Therapy now has a ergonomic specialist on staff. Employers call today to have our OT specialized in ergonomics come asses your workplace today! Our ergonomic specialist will provide you with recommendations  to improve employee health, meaning fewer sick days and greater productivity.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

HALLOWEEN TIPS!

Eventhough halloween is already over, check out the link  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-parenting/post/preparing-a-child-with-sensory-issues-for-halloween/2011/10/26/gIQABmB7MM_blog.html , which goes to an article written in The Washington Post on October 28,2011 about ways to approach halloween with children who have sensory disorders. It provides interesting information on how occupational therapist approach sensory processing disorders.