Tag - occupational therapy

Wool Dryer Balls for Tender Points

Our good friend and fellow Occupational Therapist, Mary Beth King has a blog site that she has agree to kindly share with SPOT Rehab and Home Care.  May you receive success and happiness in your body when minor aches and pain are evident. Always consult your Dr, Occupational or Physical Therapist before trying a new exercise program! And remember that “pain is not gain”! If something hurts, stop or do less next time. I have tried many of the current exercise [...]

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HOME HEALTH CARE PLANNING IMPROVEMENT ACT (HR 2150)

THIS LEGISLATION WOULD:                                                                                          TO SUPPORT THIS BILL: https://actnow.io/4VQC3hu Allow Non-Physician Providers(NPP) to certify a patient’s eligibility for the Medicare Home Health Benefit. Enable NPPs eligibility to certify the face to face encounter requirement. If passed, the legislation would [...]

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Laundry Safety in a Multi-Level Home

How to get laundry up and down stairs without falling Carrying laundry up and down steps is a top cause  of  falls in the home. If you’re recovering from a surgery or have a weak joint, it’s even tougher to carry a laundry basket safely on the  steps. Retired occupational therapist Barbara D. came up with this mesh “bag drag” tip due to arthritis in her hips. Use a separate mesh bag for clean and dirty laundry, while holding on to [...]

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