Innovative and Creative Therapy
Campus Relations recently visited with the graduating PT class of 2008 at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. With the help of instructor Nancy Cornette and PT student Amber Henry, we assisted each student with a mock interview session. We set it up just like a real interview… read more
Therapists are always trying to come up with new and exciting ways to engage patients in therapy. Here is a great example of one therapist, Jacqueline Thrash OTR, bringing her patients "purposeful, client-centered and culturally appropriate occupation-based treatment". While working in a SNF rehab setting Jacqueline began treating Japanese and… read more
No matter where you are– on the bus, riding the subway, walking to class, or working out at the gym you can’t help but be bombarded by twenty-somethings with those little white headphones blaring in their ears. It’s the age of the ipod. You can’t deny it…you can’t ignore it…they’re… read more
There is nothing like the unconditional love of an animal. With just a lick to your face or a plop on your lap, they fill your heart with warmth and love. So, it is not hard for me to believe that animal assisted therapy (AAT) and animal assisted activities (AAA)… read more
There is nothing like the unconditional love of an animal. With just a lick to your face or a plop on your lap, they fill your heart with warmth and love. So, it is not hard for me to believe that animal assisted therapy (AAT) and animal assisted activities (AAA)… read more
With never ending projects, papers, exams and fieldwork studies sometimes you get so stressed you start to second guess your decision to become a therapist. There are times when you think "Why am I putting myself through this". Well, the next time you start to second guess your decision remember… read more
With never ending projects, papers, exams and fieldwork studies sometimes you get so stressed you start to second guess your decision to become a therapist. There are times when you think "Why am I putting myself through this". Well, the next time you start to second guess your decision remember… read more
While swimming is commonly known as a recreational activity to many, it can also be quite a work out to some. Just this morning I attended my first water aerobics class with my dad. While his goal is to shed some pounds, I am simply there to be his motivator,… read more
While swimming is commonly known as a recreational activity to many, it can also be quite a work out to some. Just this morning I attended my first water aerobics class with my dad. While his goal is to shed some pounds, I am simply there to be his motivator,… read more
I’ve noticed that many Physical and Occupational Therapists are looking at other ways to motivate their patients to gain the maximum recovery. While searching for information on alternative treatment tools I came across this physical therapist that recommends Hula Hooping for Fitness. Could this be used as a treatment method… read more
