Day to day life leads to normal ups and downs; whether it’s the responsibilities of a new job, the soreness from playing in the golf tournament you didn’t stretch before, or the stress from the in-laws visiting for the weekend…life can be a headache. But does it have to be? The short answer: No. Headaches…
DetailsProgressive Rehab Associates is the employer of the inpatient – occupational therapy staff, at Mercy hospital, in Iowa City. The therapists are a dynamic group of individuals that get to work with a variety of patients. We, as therapists, get to lead groups on our acute inpatient mental health unit twice a day, with a…
DetailsHave you ever wondered about getting a massage but didn’t know if it was worth it? Massage therapy is increasing in popularity. Studies show that massage may be helpful for: Anxiety Digestive Disorders Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders Headaches and migraines Insomnia related to stress Myofascial pain syndrome Soft tissue strains or injuries Sports…
DetailsWhat is dysphagia? Have you noticed that you are experiencing new difficulty with coughing, choking or changes in your voice quality when you eat or drink or take your medications? Difficulty swallowing is referred to as “dysphagia.” Symptoms such as these, among others, are red flags indicating that food/drink might be entering the airway…
DetailsWritten by Adam Calonder, Partner, Director of Ergonomics. Is your workstation negatively impacting your health? If you work a typical 40 hour work week you are spending 1/3rd of day, five days a week at your workstation. This workstation may be causing you aches and pain that negatively affect your physical health and productivity along…
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