Category: Therapy

Assessment Tools in Recreational Therapy Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Assessment in recreational therapy involves evaluating an individuals physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. The assessment seeks to determine a persons rehabilitation needs and goals. This process typically involves several steps and methods, and recreational therapists can use several evidence-based assessment tools…

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Bodies, Therapies, Senses Define CAM Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term that describes a wide range of healthcare practices and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine (Barcan, 2020). These practices include herbs, dietary supplements, energy healing, massage, yoga, acupuncture, and homeopathy. CAM prevents and treats…

Recreational Therapy Facilitation Techniques Introduction and Definition of the Recreational Therapy Facilitation Technique Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation Is When Trained Providers Use Recreational Activities to Improve or Maintain a Persons Cognitive, Emotional, Social, or Physical Functioning. People Who Receive This Therapy-Sometimes, Called Patients-Are, Are Often Ill, Have Disabilities, or Are Elderly. The Therapist Provides…

Spinal Manipulation Therapy and Practice Concerns As a non-invasive alternative to conventional therapies for treating chronic low back pain, spinal manipulation therapy has grown in popularity. To guarantee a safe and efficient course of treatment, there are a number of practice difficulties with the use of spinal manipulation therapy that need to be addressed. The…

Monitoring Compliance of Intravenous Therapy Pumps Implementing a data migration and monitoring project in a healthcare setting is a complex aim that requires high-quality project management, both in regard to planning, strategic implementation, and risk mitigation. In this particular case, the aim is to implement an intervention in regards to the switch from one EHR…

Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Introduction Orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) is defined as any hands-on treatment that a physical therapist provides to a patient (Manual therapy, n.d.). Such treatments can include the moving of joints in at certain speeds and directions with an aim to regain their movement, stretch muscles, encourage a patient to move…

Magdelis Manual Therapy Table of Contents Manual Therapy Examples of Techniques Education and Scope of Practice Case Study of a Successful Manual Therapy Treatment References Manual Therapy Manual therapy is the application of hand movements to control body tissues to reinstate movement, lessen pain, raise general health or bring relaxation. It also implies a course…

Aspects of Occupational Therapy Pursuing higher education at the age of 48  an insurmountable challenge or a novel chapter of life? As an already experienced practicing licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and a practicing psychotherapist working with Veterans for the last 10 years, I firmly believe that continuous improvement is a crucial part of…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With a Professional Introduction George Smith is a 26-year-old man who has been suffering from PTSD symptoms for 4 years. The disorder began to develop due to a traumatic experience when George witnessed a domestic murder. The young man at that time lived in a rented apartment with two of his friends.…

Rest Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In the history of medicine, there were numerous treatments for mental illnesses that were based on various concepts of how a human body works. One such concept is the rest therapy proposed by Silas Mitchell in the nineteenth century that was used in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome…