Brothers of Mercy Outpatient Therapy Clinic

09/26/2025

🎸✨ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒! ✨🎸

From keeping recovery on 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵 to helping patients hit their 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴, our Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists shine every day. 💪👏

Drop a 🎸 in the comments to cheer on our amazing 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 therapy team!

⭐️A special thank you to Megan Smith for putting together such an awesome display of our therapy department in celebration of 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤!!

*🤘 Legends not pictured: Paula (COTA) & Gina (Receptionist)

09/25/2025

★ Happy Therapy Thursday! ★

🍂 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 🍁

As the seasons shift, so do our routines—and that can have an impact on health, mobility, and safety. Here are some therapy tips for navigating autumn with confidence:

✅ 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬: Wet leaves, rain, and early frost can increase fall risk. Physical therapy can help improve 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 to reduce your risk of injury.

✅ 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Shorter days mean more activities are happening in dim light. Occupational therapy strategies—like using contrast colors, task lighting, and adaptive equipment—can make your home safer and easier to navigate.

✅ 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: Fluctuating weather may affect joint stiffness or breathing. Our therapists can provide 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 to keep you comfortable.

✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Cooler weather sometimes makes us less motivated to move or socialize. Exercise—guided by physical, occupational, or speech therapy when needed—helps to maintain 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Autumn is a beautiful season—let’s keep it a safe and healthy one! 🍎☕️🍂

09/23/2025

As a retired nurse, Marjorie understands the benefit of maintaining mobility and independence, no matter your age! 💛

This month's Outpatient Therapy Clinic Client of the Month is Marjorie Hagberg, a resident at Montabaur Heights and one of our Campus Centenarians! https://brothersofmercy.org/blog

09/19/2025

🤝 Physical, occupational, and speech therapists form a powerhouse team supporting patients of all ages. National stats show 𝟖𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 report improved quality of life after participating in comprehensive rehab programs. This 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, celebrate the professionals who make that possible every day! 💙

09/18/2025

🗣️ Did you know speech-language pathologists treat not only speech but also swallowing, voice, and cognitive challenges? Studies show early speech therapy improves communication outcomes by up to 𝟖𝟎% for stroke survivors. That’s why our SLPs are true rehab heroes! 🌟

09/17/2025

🙌 Occupational therapists help people stay independent in everyday tasks — from cooking to driving to handwriting. In fact, OT is proven to improve daily function in 𝟗 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 after illness or injury. During 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, we honor the hands-on experts helping life run smoothly!

09/16/2025

💡 Physical therapy isn’t just for injuries! Research shows people who attend PT after surgery recover 𝟑𝟎% faster on average and reduce their risk of future injuries. Celebrate 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 by learning how PT can keep you moving strong! 🚶‍♀️

09/15/2025

🌟 It’s National Rehabilitation Week! 🌟

We’re celebrating the incredible work of our physical, occupational, and speech therapists — and the amazing patients who inspire us every day.

Did you know?

Physical, occupational, and speech therapists help 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 every day regain strength, balance, and communication skills.

Here’s to progress, perseverance, and living life to the fullest! 💪✨

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 In place of our usual Therapy Thursday post, we pause today to recognize September 11th.

We honor and remember the lives lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the resilience that continues to carry us forward as a nation. May we never forget.

09/05/2025

It’s that time again!! GO BILLS! ❤️💙

09/04/2025

★ Happy Therapy Thursday! ★

👩‍⚕️ Quick Tip for Better Neck Posture 👨‍⚕️

If you find yourself looking down at your phone or computer for long periods, try this:

✅ Tuck your chin gently back (like making a “double chin”)

✅ Roll your shoulders down and back

✅ Hold for 5–10 seconds and repeat a few times throughout the day

This simple exercise helps relieve tension, align your spine, and keep your neck happy! 💆‍♂️✨

09/01/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing holiday. We will see you tomorrow!