Occupational Therapy
5 Ways To Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month: 2019
Occupational Therapy Month is here! In April, we take the time to appreciate all the value Occupational Therapists add to our lives through their holistic and therapeutic approach. This is a great opportunity to celebrate all of the OTs out there and take the time to show them how much we appreciate their positive effect…
Read MoreTop 5 Travel Therapy And Nursing States This Spring
Are you considering a traveling nurse or therapy assignment this Spring? Of course you are! What better way to shake off the cold then to visit some of the country’s most desirable locations during the spring. We’ve narrowed down five of the best warm-weather destinations for travel nurses and therapists to keep in mind. This…
Read MoreTop 4 Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Those Who Have Cancer
Adults with cancer often experience symptoms that impact their quality of life and make it difficult to work, travel, and perform their daily activities. Occupational therapists offer supportive services for cancer patients that can manage the impact of the disease and the associated treatments. Improved function lowers the risk for long-term disability and decreases mortality…
Read MoreArdor Health Named as a 2018 Best Workplace in Health Care and Biopharma!
Great Place to Work and Fortune have chosen Ardor Health Solutions as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Health Care and Bio Pharma! Ardor Health came in #23 with its ranking. “For me, since day one, I have felt special to be here and like my talents are appreciated and utilized. I am being…
Read More4 Signs that Your Child May Need Occupational Therapy
If you’ve started to notice difficulties in your child’s school performance, you may think your child needs a visit with a psychologist or may not be using enough energy throughout the day. You may be worried and wonder what you can do to help. Even though you won’t be able to see your child work…
Read MoreVirtual Reality: A New Tool for Occupational Therapists?
Video games have been slowly implementing virtual reality (VR) to create a more intimate experience with gamers. The scope of virtual reality, however, isn’t limited to entertainment. Researchers and doctors are looking to VR for medical uses in psychiatry and occupational therapy. According to studies, virtual reality can help treat phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.…
Read More3 Ways You Can Motivate Your OT Clients
“OT” or “occupational therapy” is a highly rewarding healthcare field. In this field, you have the unique opportunity to help everyone from children with disabilities to aging individuals improve their current mental and/or physical condition. Your clients will see you as the guiding force on the path to recovery; it is your job to keep…
Read MoreConditions that May Improve with Occupational Therapy
To the everyday person, it may be difficult to clearly understand what the duties of an occupational therapists are. Many people struggle to notice the difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist when it comes to their service areas. While they both provide hands-on services, physical therapists mainly work with individuals recovering from…
Read More3 Ways Occupational Therapists Help Treat Addiction
Addiction and substance abuse have always been a prominent issue in society. As time(ask) moves forward, more substances with addictive qualities are made to create a hole in an individual’s life. occupational therapists seek new ways to help clients cope with the addiction before it attains a crippling grasp and gradually ends the need that…
Read MoreArdor Health’s February Traveler of the Month!
We love taking the time to recognize Ardor Health’s inspirational and dedicated travelers, which is why we are proud to announce Ardor Health’s February Traveler of the Month, Michelle! Her recruiter Amanda says, “she has worked for Ardor going on 4 years and is now in schools! She has 2 therapy dogs that she occasionally…
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