What is important for patients to understand about recreational therapy after a spinal cord injury? - Jennifer Piatt, PhD
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Jennifer Piatt, PhDRecreational Therapist/Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Public Health, Indiana University |
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First of all, when we have a higher quality of life, we’re healthier, bottom line. We go to the hospital less; we take care of ourselves better. So with recreational therapy, it’s really looking at what you engaged with in life, what you enjoyed,...
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First of all, when we have a higher quality of life, we’re healthier, bottom line. We go to the hospital less; we take care of ourselves better. So with recreational therapy, it’s really looking at what you engaged with in life, what you enjoyed, and now how can that be adapted so that you continue to be an active, healthy individual throughout your life?
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Jennifer Piatt, PhDRecreational Therapist/Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Public Health, Indiana University |
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First of all, when we have a higher quality of life, we’re healthier, bottom line. We go to the hospital less; we take care of ourselves better. So with recreational therapy, it’s really looking at what you engaged with in life, what you enjoyed, and now how can that be adapted so that you continue to be an active, healthy individual throughout your life?
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