Vision therapy with an occupational therapist is available at Glacial Ridge Health System for people of all ages who suffer from a variety of visual impairments.
Category: Therapy Services
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Let’s Talk About Speech
What does talking to your friend on the phone and swallowing your food at a meal have in common? You do these two things without really thinking, at least not until the act of speaking or swallowing becomes difficult due to an injury or illness. Speech therapy can help!
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Autism: Every child is unique.
Read about three parents' experiences to see how diverse and neat their kids are. From the age of onset of autism spectrum disorder to a child’s patterns of behavior and the progression of the condition, each child is unique.
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Swing, batter-batter, swing! Sports Helmets and Concussions
By Kelly Shaner, MS, Athletic Trainer (LAT), Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT), ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) While there is no “concussion-proof” helmet, wearing a helmet that is sized for your child’s age and is appropriate for his or her sport is essential. It must be well maintained, worn correctly, and certified for use by the...
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New Treatments, Relief for Recent or Chronic Pain
In addition to doctors prescribing non-opioid medications for patients with chronic or new pain, therapy services takes a comprehensive approach to providing pain relief. These interventions give hope of recovery from chronic pain and are part of a program referred to as the Pain Neuroscience Education + Program.
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Shoulder Conditions: Rotator Cuff Injuries and Dislocations
Rotator cuff tears and dislocations - common conditions that can affect the shoulders - can often be treated without surgery, but if surgery is needed, it can often be done arthroscopically.
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Bladder Health: Go with the flow—or not!
Bladder issues affect one in three adults. It isn’t something people like to talk about in public however, it’s a common medical condition that takes its toll on us emotionally, physically, and socially. There are several conditions that affect the bladder—and help is available for them.
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Auxiliary Presents $20,000 to Therapy Services
Thanks to everyone’s generosity, the Auxiliary’s multi-year pledge to pay for the renovation of the speech therapy and occupational therapy areas is complete. Next year’s Harvest Ball is being planned for October 1, 2021.
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Is Your Shoulder Ready For Summer’s (Social Distance) Activities?
By Michelle Linz, Occupational Therapy Spring is a time when golfing and fishing are a few activities that people can get out and enjoy again, but they may cause irritation or pain in the shoulder joint. Did you know that Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with a variety of issues and diagnoses involving the shoulder joint?...
