Latest News & Resources from the Ability Rehabilitation Team
Prevent Stiffness and Stay Energized: Stretching Strategies for Remote Workers
Working from home has its perks, but it can also mean a lot of time spent sitting. Staying active and preventing stiffness helps your body stay energized and prevents conditions caused by remaining stagnant. Researchers found that stretching 5
How Occupational Therapy Changes People’s Lives
What Is An Occupational Therapist? What Is Occupational Therapy? What Does an Occupational Therapist Do? How Can Occupational Therapy Help? Imagine a profession that empowers people of all ages to overcome life's challenges and rediscover their independence. More than
How to Avoid the Most Common Workplace Injuries
How to Avoid the Most Common Workplace Injuries In 2022, 5,088 workers were killed on the job, according to OSHA. That's an average of 98 deaths a week or nearly 14 deaths every day. In the same year, there
5 Hip Flexor Stretches for Mobility and Relief
What are Hip Flexors? Do Tight Hip Flexors Cause Pain? Benefits of Stretching Your Hip Flexors How to Stretch Hip Flexors Safely 5 Stretches to Do for Tight Hip Flexors Do you ever experience discomfort or tightness in your
Help Your Child Write with Ease: Handwriting Exercises for Kids
When Should Children Begin to Practice Handwriting? What Are the Most Common Handwriting Problems? Finger Exercises to Improve Children’s Handwriting Are you concerned about your child's handwriting skills? Handwriting difficulties affect up to 25% of school-aged children. However, early
Get Your Balance Back With Vestibular Therapy
What is Vestibular Therapy? What Types of Problems Benefit from Vestibular Therapy? What Is the Process of Vestibular Therapy? What Type of Recovery or Outcome Can I Expect from Vestibular Therapy? Have you ever felt dizzy or experienced vertigo
Postpartum Recovery: How Physical Therapy Supports Your Well-being
Bringing a new life into the world is an exhilarating journey but often comes bundled with many emotions and challenges. For moms—whether new to motherhood or experienced warriors—these joyful moments can quickly become overwhelming periods. Sleep deprivation, hormonal changes,
Understanding Hand Therapy: Enhancing Function and Restoring Independence
What is Hand Therapy? Hand Therapy Techniques and Treatments The Importance of Hand Therapy Taking the Next Step In our daily lives, we often take our hands for granted, effortlessly using them to perform countless tasks. However, when a
Can Physical Therapy Treat Pelvic Pain?
Understanding Pelvic Pain The Role of Physical Therapy Treatment Approaches The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Pelvic Pain Taking Steps to Alleviate Pelvic Pain Pelvic pain is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people, regardless
Journey to Recovery: How an Overcoming Spirit Shaped an Employee at Ability Rehabilitation
One of the remarkable things about the human spirit is the capacity to overcome adversity. This story takes us on an extraordinary journey of such an experience, showcasing not only the individual's strength but the instrumental role played by Ability
What is the Difference Between Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy?
What is occupational therapy? What is physical therapy? What are the differences between occupational and physical therapy? Because of the similarities in their names, many patients confuse occupational therapy and physical therapy, two disciplines that offer distinct therapeutic benefits.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
What is plantar fasciitis? What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis? What causes plantar fasciitis? How is plantar fasciitis diagnosed? How is plantar fasciitis treated? Can I prevent plantar fasciitis from recurring? Foot pain can be debilitating and nearly