Congratulations to Springfield College, those in attendance to the Global Health Trip to Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago, and Mary Monahan for giving us a first hand view of the great care provided. Friday’s Final Mary Thoughts: “Today was a busy and successful day in Ouanaminthe! The OT students here have been a great new addition…Read More »
Day 3 – Global Health Initiative – Mission Haiti 2017 As we ended the post snow blizzard day as a group celebrating Caitie Holik and the end of her clinical rotation – Mary was hard at work half a world away. Carrying with her many of the same values and skills we place such value…Read More »
Day 2 – Global Health Initiative – Mission Haiti 2017 Mary reported back this afternoon about the days happenings, enjoy! “Busy fun filled day 2 in Ouanaminthe! Great teaching amongst both professions and between grade levels within the programs. We were lucky enough to work with young kids, adults and the elderly! We also made…Read More »
Day 1 – Global Health Initiative – Mission Haiti 2017 On this snowy Tuesday morning, I was delighted to get our first successful contact from Mary Monahan, from her mission work in Haiti. Through a broken text exchange, and feeling guilty of drawing her away from those that need her the most; we learned they are…Read More »
Foot Pain: If there’s something we’re the best at LIVE EVERY DAY The Foot and Ankle The foot is often considered a mobile adaptor, beginning when the foot hits the ground, and then changes to a rigid lever, as the push off phase begins. While the static structures…Read More »
Knee Pain Is it Arthritis? – Physical Therapy LIVE EVERY DAY The Knee Knee pain, is it arthritis? – Physical Therapy LIVE EVERY DAY! The knee joint functions as a hinge joint with the primary responsibility of bending and straightening the leg. The knee depends on the hip, ankle and foot to maintain proper position…Read More »