Blue Stone Therapy Expands with Acquisition of Goodcare LLC and Goodcare AtHome Rehab
Sioux Falls, SD (October 15, 2024) – Blue Stone Therapy, Iowa’s premier provider of contract therapy services for older adults, has expanded its reach through the acquisition of Goodcare LLC, Goodcare AtHome Rehab LLC, and Alpine Therapy. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Goodcare and Goodcare AtHome Rehab have provided therapy services since 2009. Goodcare […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month!
Written by: Heather Holbrook, PT DPT Physical Therapy is a profession that started in the early 1900’s that has grown to use scientifically based research and clinical applications to restore, maintain, and promote optimal physical function starting in infancy and spanning to the geriatric population. Did you know: Physical therapy was recognized as a profession […]
Pain as you age isn’t always “Normal”
Written by: Heather Holbrook, DPT Remember when you were “young?” Remember when you experienced a pain you did something about it? You weren’t willing to settle for pain being something you just need to live with, especially if it impacted your performance with your job, sports, or activities you enjoyed doing. As we age, it […]
Want to exercise? Go for a walk!
Written by: Heather Holbrook, DPT Want to reduce your risk of stroke, diabetes, and heart disease? Want to lower stress, improve your sleep quality, boost your immune system, strengthen your bones and muscles? Consider going for a walk! Exercise does not need to be strenuous and a simple walk can be just the ticket to […]
June is Hand Therapy Month!
By: Kendra Harms MS, OTR/L, CHT Hand therapy is a specialist area of practice for occupational therapists. Contrary to its name, hand therapy focuses on the rehabilitation of the entire upper extremity, not just the hands. Many of the therapists who work in this area strive to become Certified Hand Therapists (CHT’s), which is an […]
Better Speech and Hearing Month
By: Abby Westlund, CCC-SLP May is better speech and hearing month, which means we celebrate the work of speech-language pathologists (also known as speech therapists). Speech-language pathology started as an official profession in the 1920s working to correct speech impediments and articulation difficulties, and expanded the field after many soldiers returned from World War 2 […]
April is Occupational Therapy month!
By: MaKenzie Kathol, OTD, OTR/L, CDP Every April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month to honor the meaningful differences occupational therapists make in the lives of our clients. Occupational therapy is a unique, but commonly a misunderstood profession. So, what exactly is occupational therapy? And when should you see an occupational therapist (OT) for therapy? An […]
National Physical Therapy Month
Written By: Kristy L. Harken, PT, DPT October is National Physical Therapy Month so it only seems appropriate that this month’s blog post would explore physical therapy as a profession and examine the many benefits that physical therapy has to offer. Physical therapy as a profession has a long history in the United States dating […]
Fall Prevention & Awareness
Written By: Kristy L. Harken, PT, DPT Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed on the first day of fall to increase awareness around falls health and injury prevention. Falls Prevention Awareness Week occurred September 20-September 24 this year. As a country, we have dedicated an entire week to the awareness and […]
Let Medicine Help
Importance of Maintaining Routine and Consistency with Medication Regimen- specifically with Parkinson’s Disease Written by: Erin Stosich, OTR/L, CLT, LSVT BIG certified, Goodcare AtHome Rehab Area Manager – Omaha While there are various medications that can be taken to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, Carbidopa-Levodopa is the most common. Levodopa is a medication that […]