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A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapy Resident: Meet Ashley Brooks
When Ashley Brooks, OTR/L, began her career as an occupational therapist, hand therapy was considered very specialized and not a track for new graduates.
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis: Exercises you can do at home
- Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain.
Higher Education: An In-Depth Look at OrthoCarolina’s Physical Therapy Residency Program
The OrthoCarolina Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy combines ongoing clinical mentoring with a theoretical basis for advanced practice and scientific inquiry
Read MoreKinesiology Tape – Tips for Maximum Benefits
Elastic sports tape, often known as kinesiology tape, was first introduced to the US market in the 1990’s, quickly gaining a following among runners, volleyball competitors and football players. These days everyone from weekend warriors to Olympians athletes can be seen taping up.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Hand Therapy Residency Program Achieves Candidacy Status: 10 Things to Know
OrthoCarolina’s Hand Therapy Residency Program has achieved “candidacy” status, making it the only hand therapy residency in NC to achieve this level of certification and one of three hand therapy residencies in the country to be on track for full national accreditation.
Read MoreWhat is Hand Therapy?
As a specialty practice of occupational and physical therapy, hand therapy focuses on orthopedic conditions that affect the upper extremities (hands and arms).
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Post-Rotator Cuff Repair, OrthoCarolina Matthews Physical Therapy
Read MoreArthritis and Occupational Therapy
Arthritis affects about 1.5 million Americans, including rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that causes your body’s own immune system to mistakenly attack its own joints.
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