3 Practical Takeaways

What Is "Functional Therapy"? And Are You Providing It?

Yes! There is a set of criteria that defines Functional Therapy in research. Let’s reflect on these criteria in our occupational, physical or speech therapy practice.

 

Here are 3 to get you started. Then read the full research article by clicking here and learn the other 3, and how they are being used in research. As of the time of publication of this blog, the article is free to  access, so go for it! Add your takeaway or read others’ takeaways in the Comments section below.

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Reference:

Geijen, M., Ketelaar, M., Sakzewski, L., Palisano, R., & Rameckers, E. (2020). Defining functional therapy in research involving children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics40(2), 231-246.

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#3PracticalTakeaways from the article by Caldwell et al (2022) on school-based PT dosage differences

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