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Why Fine Motor Skills Matter More Than Grip Strength When people think about hand function, they often think about grip strength. Can you squeeze someone’s hand firmly? Can you hold onto a grocery bag? Can you lift a gallon of milk? While strength is important, it isn’t the whole picture. In fact, many people recovering […]
What Does Occupational Therapy Actually Help With? When most people hear the word occupational therapy (OT), they assume it has something to do with work. In reality, occupational therapy is about helping people perform the everyday activities—or “occupations”—that make up daily life. Whether you’re recovering from a stroke, living with Parkinson’s disease, or managing another […]
Why Stroke and Parkinson’s Recovery Doesn’t Always Feel Like Progress Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing […]
Why It Takes Longer to Think and Move at the Same Time After a Stroke Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than […]
Why Parkinson’s Disease Makes Everyday Movements Feel Smaller Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing up requires […]
Why You Shuffle More When You’re Distracted (And What It Means) Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because […]
Fourth of July Safety Tips for Older Adults: Protect Your Balance While Enjoying the Holiday Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than […]
Why You Stop Using Your Weaker Arm After a Stroke (Without Even Realizing It) Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking […]
Can You Improve Hand Function Years After a Stroke? Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing up […]
The Hidden Impact of Parkinson’s Disease on Handwriting Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing up requires […]
