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So you want to get a better night's rest? Stress Free Mattress Shopping by Chelsey Brown, SPT USC DPT Class of 2017 image source:  http://sleepdelivered.com/best-mattress-for-back-pain-buy-online/ "I am not sleeping well; maybe it’s my position, my mattress or even my pillow?  I want something healthy for my back but I am overwhelmed by the information."   Does this sound like you? Then you have come to the right place. We are going to spend the next few paragraphs outlining 1) why a good mattress is needed, 2) the levels of firmness and 3) the pros and cons of different mattress types to equip you for a more informed mattress-shopping extravaganza. Why a good mattress? : Let’s first think about the benefits of having a good mattress.  They can be expensive but they are also a crucial foundation to facilitate your sleep and restfulness.  As your MD, PT or friends have probably told you, we all have natural spi...

For the first time this year, the OT Association of California had a float in the Rose Parade. Did you know that occupational therapists have been helping people regain their lives for 100 years?  On this Centennial celebration of OT, we thought it was the perfect time to bring one of our expert OTs to the blog and have her explain a little bit about how OT can change your life.    5 simple ways OT can change your life: Increase independence-OT is individualized and addresses all areas of your daily life that you are having difficulty with.   We can work on everything from buttoning your shirt and tying your shoes to getting in and out of the car with ease. Develop new strategies-Learn new and effective ways to perform every day tasks, such as a new dressing technique to save time and energy. OT can also recommend adaptive devices to assist you in every way. Improve cognitive skills-In our everyday life, we are constantly multi-tasking. OT will help you t...