functioning.” (McLay et al.‚ 2014) In the study conducted by McLay et al. (2014)‚ neuropsychological functioning was analyzed by computer tests‚ and changes in self reports of PTSD‚ anxiety‚ and depression were examined before and after VR graded exposure therapy (VR-GET). VR-GET treatment has been known to improve PTSD symptoms and this study concluded significant reductions in those PTSD and anxiety. However‚ changes in depression and other measures of neuropsychological functioning were not significant
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transformation of cells are revolutionizing the approach to cancer treatment with a focus on targeted cancer therapy. Targeted cancer therapies are drugs or other substances that block the growth and spread of cancer by interfering with specific molecules involved in cancer growth and progression. Because scientists often call these molecules “molecular targets‚” targeted cancer therapies are sometimes called “molecularly targeted drugs. Advances in molecular biology‚ cellular biology and genomics
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There are so many different styles of music and each style speaks to someone a little differently than it does the next person. The use of music as therapy also known as‚ Music Therapy has also started to be a more important part of society as well. Music therapy is a form of emotional‚ psychological‚ and physical treatment using music. “Music therapy is identified by federal law as a service related to special education‚ but no state requires it for educational programs. As a result‚ funding for
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Chelation Therapy 1. Chelation is a process by which a chemical substance is utilized by doctors‚ to bind with metallic molecules or minerals and therefore aid in their removal from the body. Chelation is widely used to expel excess or toxic substances metals from the body before they can cause any damage to the body. Chelation Therapy works on the principle that when a complex amino acid called Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)‚ comes into contact with various positively charged heavy
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Occupational therapy is the treatment of physical and psychiatric conditions by encouraging patients to undertake specific selected activities that will help them to reach their maximum level of function and independence in all aspects of daily life. As science and technology change‚ so does our occupational therapy practice methods. Technology influences our current practice and occasionally they create new tools for intervention. These activities are designed to make the best use of the patient’s
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I enjoyed reading your post about your participation in a NFP therapy session. like you say for many parents with kids that have some neuromuscular disorders; this kind of therapy has great benefits. As “ The Burnham Review” points out “Hands-on contact can shift brain chemistry‚ which certainly affects how we feel and function.” The simply act of stimulate a body part with touch‚ increase blood flow to the area and improve body part sensation. With knowledge of PC (process centers) location we can
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Bleeding Precautions When on Anticoagulant Therapy‚ Adult WHAT IS ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY? Anticoagulant therapy is medicine that helps prevent or reduce blood clots. It is also called blood thinner therapy. Blood clots that form in your blood vessels can be dangerous. They can break loose and travel to the heart‚ lungs‚ or brain. This increases the risk of a heart attack‚ stroke‚ or blocked lung artery (pulmonary embolism). Anticoagulant therapy causes blood to clot more slowly. Anticoagulants
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Throughout my experiences in various physical therapy settings‚ I was fortunate enough to observe therapists who have not only served as my role models‚ but have also taught me what professionalism really means. Not only excelling in their duties as physical therapists‚ every person I’ve been lucky enough to work with has been kind‚ accountable‚ and extremely committed‚ all of which are traits I have tried to emulate in my work as a volunteer and physical therapy technician. While I observed various displays
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Occupational Therapy? Not just a few short months ago I could not have fully answered this question. Now I am asking people with no prior knowledge questions about it. Considering that it is still growing and changing I did not expect people to know every detail of the profession‚ but I did think they would have some knowledge of the job. The answers I got surprised me to say the least. Interviewing people about this career field was very eye opening. Nobody really knew what occupational therapy was.
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Occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapist‚ work in a variety of places like hospitals‚ schools‚ nursing homes and private practice. Occupational therapist have a interesting and busy career because of their work environment‚ education and training‚ skills‚ and salary. There are a lot of tasks that a occupational therapy assistant has to do. For example‚ they must maintain medical equipment and records‚ schedule appointments‚ teach bask living skills like cooking‚ walking‚ and learning
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