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Fostering Mental Health in Student Athletes

Strategies for Increasing Self-Esteem & Setting Healthy Boundaries

Historic moments in professional sports and an increased spotlight on the mental health of athletes prompt Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S, to answer an essential question: how do we frame this moment as a positive learning experience for our youth?

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The Dementia Tool All Care Providers Should Have

Free Infographics on the Signs, Causes, Prevention & Treatment of Dementia

Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA

When it comes to improving dementia outcomes, early intervention is essential. These free infographics are an excellent resource for reference or to share with your patients.

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Enhance Attention & Engagement with 6 Exercises to Combat Screen Fatigue

Movement Sequences to Energize & Restore

Aubrey Schmalle, OTR/L, SIPT

Kids need multisensory experiences in order to stay focused and engaged, yet research shows us that excessive screen time actually interferes with these processes. Aubrey Schmalle, OTR/L, SIPT, provides simple exercises that can be used to help children increase their self-regulation.

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A Strengths-Based Approach to Autism Assessment

FREE Video Demonstration

Rebecca Sachs, PhD, ABPP, Tamara Rosen, PhD

In this brief video, Rebecca Sachs, PhD, ABPP, and Tamara Rosen, PhD, demonstrate how to bring a strengths-based approach to autism assessment.

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Spanish for HealthCare Professionals

Free flashcards with must-know phrases

As your number of Spanish-speaking patients increases, knowing basic phrases that will help you gather personal information and medical history is essential. Tracey Long shares a simple resource that can help you confidently master key Spanish phrases.

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Custom Bike Fit for Cyclists

Learn targeted approaches for comfort versus performance

Milica McDowell, MS, DPT, Paul Herberger, BS, CPT

Poor form while cycling can lead to numbness, back and neck pain, headaches, and more. Learn from industry insiders how to do a bike fit in your own clinic and help your patients prevent these common issues.

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Biohacking Lower Body Rehab with Blood Flow Restriction

Rehabilitate with less stress on joints and tendons

Craig Lindell, PT, DPT, CSCS

Revolutionize your understanding of muscle cell physiology and hypertrophy. BFR is THE technique that can increase both muscle hypertrophy and strength in patients who are load compromised.

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3 Case Studies in Primitive Reflex Treatment

Learn what to look for and how to manage symptoms

Karen Pryor, Ph.D., PT, DPT, Varleisha (Gibbs) Lyons, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L

Get expert advice from a physical therapist and occupational therapist as they walk you through three primitive reflex case studies.

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Harness Your Brain Destiny

How to maximize your brain's health

Promising research is showing us there may be methods to alleviate the risk of early onset Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia! Learn Dr. Sherrie All’s three simple steps for maximum brain investment.

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My Mother’s Story

Varleisha (Gibbs) Lyons, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L

This is not a moment to point fingers, but a moment to face the fractures in our foundation.

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