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What causes lower back pain?

What causes lower back pain?

Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in New Zealand, and the majority of people will experience it at some point in their lives – often more than once.

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Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 5 practical strategies from hand therapists

Read more Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 5 practical strategies from hand therapists

Persistent tingling in the fingers, aching wrists at the end of a long day, or the unsettling experience of dropping thi......

Occupational Therapy for stroke recovery

Read more Occupational Therapy for stroke recovery

A stroke doesn’t only impact the brain; it can upend everyday life. Simple actions, like buttoning a shirt or holding a......

The role of occupational therapy in hand rehabilitation

Read more The role of occupational therapy in hand rehabilitation

When hand function is impaired, even the simplest daily tasks like buttoning a shirt, brushing your hair, or holding a c......

How occupational therapy aids in energy conservation

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Living with a long-term health condition doesn’t mean giving up on your daily activities, it means doing them smarter. O......

Occupational Therapy Techniques for Stress Reduction

Read more Occupational Therapy Techniques for Stress Reduction

In today's fast-paced world, we often neglect to give ourselves the necessary moments to recover from the constant deman......

Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Beginners

Read more Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Beginners

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a type of therapy designed to help people with illness or disability achieve daily tasks an......