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Month: July 2022

Suspended Tablet for Better Reading Posture

July 23, 2022 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

Advertisements I have challenges related to back and neck pain caused by years of bad posture, low muscle tone and…

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Posted in: Geriatrics, occupational therapy, Seating adaptations Filed under: back pain, low muscle tone, low vision. postural stability, neck pain, postural control, posture, seating position, sensory stimulation

Electronic Device Neck Strain

July 6, 2022 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

Advertisements I have long recognized the harm of bad posture resulting from hunching over to use an electronic device. Now,…

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Posted in: Geriatrics Filed under: deep breathing, neck pain, shoulder pain, stretching, text neck

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