Standing aids versus Walking aids
Our muscles, bones, organs and nervous system function optimally when we stand upright. This is why assistive devices are essential in the lives of those who aren’t able to stand on their own. But what is the…
How can people with disabilities benefit from occupational therapy?
We have previously talked about physical therapy and how it has the opportunity to enrich an individual’s life. But what about occupational therapy?
Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT)
There is a continuous need of assessing patients. Either to understand the severity of a diagnosis, to predict future outcome, to plan interventions, or to measure outcomes/effectiveness of interventions.
Top 7 Books for Children with Disabilities
There is nothing nicer than getting cozy and reading a good book with your child – particularly when they carry a positive story.
The benefits of goal directed training for individuals with disabilities
For an intervention to be goal directed training, it has to begin with a goal, which must be practiced until achieved. But what does goal directed training for patients with disabilities entail?
Physical Therapy for Adults with Cerebral Palsy
For individuals with cerebral palsy, it is recommended to start physical therapy as soon as possible. But what does it entail for an adult individual, and how should it be executed?
How To Adapt Your Home For a Child With Disabilities
For a child with disabilities and mobility issues, an ordinary house can be an obstacle course. Therefore it’s essential that your home is as accommodating to your child as it is to you.
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy can help children and adults who are liable to lose strength and muscle bulk because of their inability to move independently. Thanks to the weightlessness of the water, they are able to stand upright…