TRIO Blog // Occupational Therapy

What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? One of the most common complaints from the middle-aged, is shoulder pain. A frequent source of that pain is a torn rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that lay over the head of the humerus...

Frozen Shoulder - A Common Shoulder Injury Condition   What exactly is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis is inflammation and scarring of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint. The shoulder, itself, is a ball-and-socket joint. The round head of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits into...

How to Keep Handheld Electronics From Causing Hand Ailments Recent research has shown that heavy use of handheld electronic devices such as cell phones, iPads, and video game controllers directly contributes to the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and other ailments. Many handheld electronics users...

Seven Things You Should Know About Stroke Recovery In most cases, you will find yourself in a hospital after a stroke, but in some cases, you may be able to go to a hospital-based therapy unit and be discharged immediately after your team of doctors believe...

So, you’ve decided to get a joint replacement, and you’ve taken the initial steps to set a date with your surgeon. What’s the next step in preparing for your surgery? Therapy is a good place to start, whether it be your shoulder, hip, knee, or...

Parkinson’s Disease, a condition affecting the mind and body, has historically been treated solely as a motor disorder. When providing Parkinson’s Disease treatment, Occupational Therapists have traditionally addressed areas such as self-care, handwriting, and getting around a person’s everyday environment. Unfortunately, referrals for Occupational Therapy...