Occupational Therapy for Fine Motor Skills: Enhancing Function and Independence
Joanne St. Laurent, OTR/L
February 3, 2026
Everyone uses fine motor skills and coordination to perform tasks every day, such as eating, dressing, writing, and other daily activities. These skills can become weakened or impaired, however, either by age, injury, or...
What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Movement Disorders Program
July 14, 2023
What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that progresses slowly and worsens with age. With 90,000 new diagnoses each year, Parkinson’s disease is a common movement disorder that currently...
Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, and the Link with Menopause
Courtney Klenk, PT, DPT, OCS
April 14, 2026
Shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when it begins to interfere with everyday activities like reaching overhead, fastening a bra, or even sleeping comfortably. One condition that commonly causes this type of pain and...
What is Fascia? Facts About Fascia and How it Might Be Causing Your Pain
Amanda Hanson, DPT, PT
March 10, 2026
You may have heard of plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that happens when the plantar fascia of the foot becomes inflamed. However, fascia runs all throughout our bodies and can become inflamed or irritated anywhere, not...
