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Occupational Therapy and Your Heart
Celebrate Heart Health Month by exploring the pivotal role of Occupational Therapy in discovering the unseen bridge between everyday activities and cardiovascular well-being, designed to empower you with vitality and independence.
Embrace Safety in the Shower: It's Shower Safety Month!
In celebration of Safe Shower Month in January, we've compiled occupational therapy-driven tips for you to ensure a secure shower experience.
Home-Work: Functional Exercises for Everyday
Revolutionize your daily routine with Functional Mobility Exercise - dynamic, life-mimicking workouts for enhanced flexibility, strength, and ease in everyday tasks!
What’s Functional Movement Training?
FMT will boost your daily efficiency and reduce injury risk with tailored exercises from physical therapists for better strength, balance, and posture. Perfect for rehabilitation and overall well-being!
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Discover our handpicked holiday gift guide, specially curated by our physical and occupational therapists, to elevate wellness and joy.
Home-Work: Snow Shoveling Stretches
These shoveling stretches for beginners and older adults will help prevent injury after you have cleared mounds of snow from your sidewalks and driveway.
Festive Ways to Stay Active During the Holiday Season
Staying active is important for the overall well-being of older adults, and the holiday season provides unique opportunities to incorporate physical activity into festive traditions.
Holiday Gift Ideas for Arthritis Sufferers
Join us in making this holiday season a time of celebration and an opportunity to show care for those managing arthritis. Create moments of relief and joy that last well beyond the festivities.
Home-Work: Simple Exercises for Hand Dexterity & Strength
Enhance hand strength and dexterity with these easy exercises! In this addition of Home-Work, discover how to improve fine motor skills crucial for daily tasks and health management.
Managing Diabetes with the Help of a Physical Therapist
Explore how physical therapists can transform diabetes management. Discover exercise tips, wellness strategies, and the emotional support that make all the difference for those living with diabetes.
The Vital Role of Hand Dexterity in Diabetes Management
Unlock the importance of hand dexterity in diabetes management. Delve into expert tips and strategies from our Occupational Therapy team to maintain a safer diabetes care routine.
Home-Work: Yard Work Stretching
Autumn yard work doesn't have to be a pain. Dive into our latest post, where we share expert tips to help seniors tackle fall gardening tasks safely and efficiently. From proper body mechanics to essential breaks, discover how to enjoy the crisp fall air without the aches and pains.
Ergonomic Yard Tools: A Senior's Best Friend for Garden Work
Make gardening a breeze, not a backache! Discover the wonders of ergonomic yard tools in our new post. Tailored for seniors, learn how these specially designed tools prioritize your comfort and safety, ensuring garden work remains a joy, not a chore.
Celebrating Physical Therapist Appreciation Month with INSPIRE
The INSPIRE team, with their expertise and heartfelt care, goes beyond mere physical healing, establishing trust-filled relationships. A special thanks to our INSPIRE therapists: Your dedication transforms lives daily.
Celebrate Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month serves as a reminder that age should not limit our potential for growth, happiness, and fulfillment.
Parkinson’s Support Group: Groton, CT
Discover strength in community with IPTW's new monthly Parkinson’s Support Group! Connect, share, and thrive alongside peers and experts.
Stepping Up for Safety: Fall Prevention Week
Fall Prevention Week highlights the need to address falls among U.S. seniors. Through awareness and proactive steps, we can reduce falls and support a safer, active lifestyle for older adults.
Home-Work: Balance Exercises for Seniors
Maintaining good balance is crucial for seniors, not only to prevent falls but to ensure day-to-day tasks are undertaken with ease and confidence. By engaging in specific exercises, you can significantly enhance stability, ensuring a safer and more independent lifestyle.
Preoperative Physical Therapy
Harness the power of physical therapy to improve your surgical outcome by starting your journey to recovery before surgery.
Helping Older Adults Age In Place
90% of adults 65+ wish to age at home. Occupational therapy ensures this dream, enhancing home safety, teaching daily activity strategies, and promoting independent living. Ensure a quality life for seniors!