The Heavy-Purse Syndrome
Heavy-Purse Syndrome can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the neck, shoulder, and arms. Find out how to avoid it by following these tips.
Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy, Women's Health
What is CMC joint or thumb arthritis?
Learn about thumb arthritis. Find out how to identify thumb arthritis and how to use techniques to relieve pain and regain function!
Chronic Pain, Occupational Therapy
Trigger Finger
Learn about trigger finger. If you are suffering from trigger finger, learn about conservative and surgical treatment options.
Chronic Pain, Occupational Therapy
Shoveling: It shouldn’t be a pain in the back!
1. Hands shoulder width apart on the shovel This will help increase your leverage and take stress off your back. 2. Brace your core Keeping your core tight will protect your back and decrease your risk for injury. 3. No twisting Rotating at the hips when tossing snow is a frequent cause of low back […]
Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy, Workplace Safety
What do Freedom Occupational Therapists do?
What does an occupational therapist do? Find out what occupational therapists do and why OTs at Freedom Physical Therapy Services go above and beyond expectations.
Chronic Pain, Occupational Therapy, Relaxation, Workplace Safety
Occupational Therapy Month: When do I need an OT?
When should you see an Occupational Therapist for an orthopedic injury? It’s Occupational Therapy Month and Freedom thinks you should know when seeing an occupational therapist can benefit you! You should see an occupational therapist if any of these apply to you.
Occupational Therapy
Headaches, TMJ Pain, Neck Pain, Computers, and Ergonomics
Ergonomics and desk setup are closely tied to postural health. Learn to create an ergonomically correct desk to prevent headaches, neck pain, and TMJ pain.
Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy, TMJ, Workplace Safety
Using Ergonomics To Reduce Travel Stress
Occupational Therapist Rebekah Goodman shares how reduce stress and the chance of injury when traveling during the holiday season!
Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapy