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With Halloween just around the corner, it can be fun to get into the spirit of the holiday. The changing of the seasons can be a great reminder to switch up some of your therapy routines, especially when working with the same patients long term. Switching up activities or introducing a fun craft can engage younger patients and make them more interested. Keep reading to discover our favorite speech crafts for this autumn: 1. Speech trees This speech craft inspired by The Dabbling Speechie is excellent for kindergartners through students in the fourth grade. Start by preparing a poster-sized image of a tree without leaves. Next, prepare red, yellow and orange leaves – these will have phrases on them.

Scout out a place to exercise, whether that be a bus stop, park or sturdy tree. Travel therapists move around the country with much more regularity than other workers – that means they often don’t have the time to sign up for gym memberships or purchase equipment to exercise with at home. Similarly, those who travel frequently can’t lug around a library to help keep their mind sharp. Self improvement is often a struggle for anyone who spends a lot of time at work, but these circumstances can make it even more difficult. Keep reading to learn how you can focus on self-improvement while on the road: Staying fit on the road Whether you’re flying from one destination to the next or you load up your RV to travel to your next travel assignment, exercising regularly can be hard to fit into your schedule.

Injuries are lowered when individuals participate in physical therapy training. Athletes use their bodies to achieve great feats of strength, speed and endurance. All of that wear and tear can take a toll on the skeletomuscular system, leading to sudden or chronic injuries. Athletes who work with physical therapists can learn a lot about how to heal their current injuries, how to prevent new ones and even how important mental health is to the recovery process. Physical therapy can prevent injuries Most often, physical therapists are tasked with helping people recover from injuries or surgery, but they can also play a role in injury prevention.

There’s never a dull moment in the City of Angels. One of the best perks of being a travel therapist is the chance to see some of the most iconic places in the country. Los Angeles and the surrounding metropolitan area have many opportunities for therapists at hospitals, clinics and private physical therapy centers. If you accept a contract in Southern California, you’ll always have something to do in your off time. Keep reading to learn about some of the best things to do in the Los Angeles area: For art lovers There’s no shortage of spectacular art in the Los Angeles area. The Getty Center should be at the top of your list if you want to spend the day absorbing culture.

You can’t be a good physical therapist if you don’t take care of yourself In many cases, becoming a better physical therapist isn’t just about becoming more familiar with the technical knowledge you use every day, it’s about becoming a better communicator and remaining interested in field advancements. When you’re a travel therapist, the role of communication and knowledge takes on an even more important role. From one health care facility to another, you’ll encounter new situations, cultures and personalities. Keep reading for some key tips on becoming a better physical therapist: