Music is an inevitable part of human life. It can make us cry, smile, dance or think. It accompanies us during the most important life events and in everyday situations. Because of its effect on our feelings, music started to be used as a therapy methody, particularly for people with depression, anxiety or other emotional… Read more »
HO HO HO! Holiday season is already here. You can finally breathe out after a long year of work and have a wonderful time with your beloved ones. While Christmas shopping, meal preparation and house decoration are a must every season, this winter Dr. Hoang, an occupational therapist in Miami suggests to take more out… Read more »
Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health; just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular health, strengthen bones and muscles, reduce excess body fat, and boost your endurance and energy level. It reduces the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and becoming overweight. Literally, it’s the cheapest and the… Read more »
In the hustle of the modern world, we try to be in control of so many things: our career growth, our productivity and efficiency, our budget, our time. We often neglect to manage the well-being of our body and mind, even though these are of greatest value. Being healthy is not a one-time change; it… Read more »
Hoang Tran, an occupational therapist in Miami, is pleased to share some simple, but helpful tips to keep your body in good shape by strengthening your muscles and taking care of your joints. 1. Lose some pounds Your weight affects some of the strain on your hips, knees, and back, as it puts additional pressure… Read more »
TOP 3 reasons why you don’t NEED a nerve conduction test for Carpal Tunnel. Since I’ve been helping people with carpal tunnel syndrome….(which is a long time)…I’ve always heard “I am going to wait until I get my nerve conduction study so it can tell me what’s wrong or whether I need surgery or not”… Read more »
Your hands perform countless small and large tasks each day — from pouring coffee and brushing your teeth, to typing, lifting heavy objects or creating masterpieces. But aching hands can transform the simplest task into something awful. Hands can hurt for a variety of reasons, from the mechanical to the neurological, say Dr. Hoang… Read more »
Introduction Anywhere from 4 to 10 million Americans suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome every year, affecting their ability to work efficiently and even complete daily tasks. Hoang Tran, an occupational therapist in Miami, says it is among the top conditions treated each year at Hands-on Therapy Clinic. Occupational therapist in Miami explains that there is… Read more »
Heavy users of smartphones tap and swipe on their mobile phones’ touchscreens more than 5,000 times a day. A study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam shows that these finger acrobatics can put major strain on the nerves of the hand and arm. In the worst cases, heavy users… Read more »
One of the main areas of practice for hand therapists is treatment after surgery or injury, including crush injury. What is a crush injury and how can you get one? What happens afterwards? Your occupational therapist in Doral tells you in today’s article. What is a crush injury? A crush injury of the hand is… Read more »