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What Is Occupational Therapy?

June 10, 2016

Occupational therapy helps people experiencing disabilities regain their independence and learn daily skills. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: back to school, occupational therapy, OT, rehabilitation, therapy
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What Is Aquatic Physical Therapy?

August 28, 2015

Aquatic therapy benefits a many different types of patients, by decreasing the amount of stress on joints and allowing them to focus on movement. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: aquatic physical therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation
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Neck Pain: Could Your Pillow Be to Blame?

July 24, 2015

Sleeping position can cause back pain, but could your neck pain also be related to how you're sleeping. Learn how to pick the right pillow for you! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: neck pain, pillow, rehabilitation, types of pillow
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What Is Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology?

June 10, 2015

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology currently is at the center of many medical studies as a possible tool for controlling prosthetic devices with... Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: BCI, brain injury, brain-computer interface, rehabilitation, technology
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Can Yoga Help With My Back Pain?

May 23, 2015

Did you know basic stretching and yoga are two strategies that may help loosen up your back muscles and alleviate pain? Learn more about how yoga can help. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: back pain, lumbar pain, meditation, rehabilitation, yoga
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Medical Mondays: Joint Replacement

April 13, 2015

Learn more about joint replacement surgery, recovery, and prevention in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: joint, joint pain, knee replacement, malunion, medical mondays, nonunion, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, reverse shoulder replacement, rotator cuff, shoulder replacement
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What to Expect During Physical Therapy

April 9, 2015

Physical therapy helps you regain mobility and function after joint replacement surgery. Putting in the hard work helps you get active again. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: building strength, chronic joint pain, joint pain, joint replacement, knee replacement surgery, medical mondays, physical therapy, rehabilitation
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Q&A: Facts About Spinal Cord Injury

October 23, 2014

Learn more about spinal cord injuries (SCI), including what causes them, how they are treated and what the rehabilitation process looks like for patients. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
Tagged with: Amanda Harrington, neurosurgery, outpatient therapy, pain, rehabilitation, spasms, spinal cord injury, Spinal Cord Injury Services, UPMC Center for Spinal Cord Injury
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How to Properly Lift Items

May 16, 2014

Learn more about proper lifting techniques that will help protect your back against pain and injury. These tips will be helpful when lifting any object. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back injury, back pain, Brian Caricato DPT, how to lift, injury, lifting, lifting techniques, rehabilitation