What is a headache and how is its pain created? A headache is any type of pain or discomfort that occurs in the face or head due to irritation of pain nerves. Current estimates show that approximately half of all people will experience a headache disorder sometime in their lifetime.1…
Acute-inpatient rehab services can help a patient recover from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders or other injuries that have affected their ability to function independently on a daily basis. Acute-inpatient rehab services include several types of therapy: occupational, physical and speech. The UF Health Jacksonville Rehabilitation department…
We are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander, or AAPI, Heritage Month, and featuring Mital Patel, acute care inpatient physical therapist at UF Health North. Patel’s heritage is Indian and American, and she has been with UF Health for one year. Q: Tell us about what you do at…
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UF Health Jacksonville is working to shed light on the importance of breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment options. October is also Physical Therapy Month, offering a significant opportunity to highlight some of the ways physical therapy can help breast cancer survivors.
Learn how physical therapy can benefit children at all ages.
National Physical Therapy Month is the perfect time to debunk some of the common myths you may have heard.
April is National Occupational Therapy month. This year’s theme is “Living Life to the Fullest,” which truly depicts the purpose of occupational therapy. This month offers a great opportunity to educate others about the benefits of occupational therapy, along with the variety of patients it can treat. Occupational therapists and…
