Play as Self-Care & as an Occupation by Abby Thrasher, MS, OTR/L, A-CFHC, NBC-HWC
Have you ever thought about play as a form of self-care? What about as an occupation? As we move into the season of Summer, many of us welcome more sun, warmth and time for rest and relaxation, travel, or a vacation. These warmer months bring more opportunities for enjoying outside activities and play. Play is […]
The Inefficient Breath
Did you know that most people breathe inefficiently? Almost everyone is shocked when we identify compensatory breathing strategies. Those compensations come from a variety of places but often poor posture (hint hint, those of you who spend a lot of time on your computer) or injury (like that mama who just had a c-section or […]
Plank Challenge… Are they worth it?
PLANK CHALLENGES Are you the type of person who feels like they need to win a medal when working out? Do you participate in 5, 10, or even 15-minute plank challenges? Planks are a great exercise! They require darn near every muscle in the body to work however the primary intent for the plank is […]
