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Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for, supports, or defends a particular cause. Advocacy seeks to influence decisions within society as well as political and economic institutions. Advocates raise awareness and support causes that are important to them. At the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA), we believe in giving rehabilitation businesses a...
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in children under the age of sixteen. It can cause severe joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Regular exercise can help children and teenagers manage their juvenile idiopathic arthritis. During exercise, the body produces endorphins which help to limit anxiety, stiffness, and reduce pain. We are sharing several types of stretches and exercises to help with...
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National Employee Wellness Month is this month, and we want to celebrate all the amazing healthcare workers out there! They work tirelessly to make sure that the public has stayed safe and healthy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Prioritizing employee wellness is the key to having happy, healthy, and hard-working employees. We want to share four ways to promote employee wellness in your organization! 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth became increasingly popular because patients could not meet with their providers in person. While telehealth is still extremely relevant, we may start to see patients visiting with their providers in person again. This is because of the COVID-19 vaccine. We would like to share six statistics about telehealth from 2021.  

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Many people view surgery as a fix to whatever has been ailing them. Whether it was a torn ligament from a sports injury or a joint replacement from aging, you are finally ready to be on the path to health and wellness. However, what many people don’t think about is how their journey to recovery at home can be another hurdle they must face. From simple solutions to long-term habits, NARA...
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May is National Bike Month! Biking has so many wonderful benefits for you. In honor of National Bike Month, we thought we would share the best physical therapy exercises, stretches, warm-ups, and more to keep cyclists safe and biking fun! 

Please note: you should always work with your doctor or physical therapist to find the best exercises...
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By now, we are all aware of the impact that COVID-19 has had on the world. Everything from school to grocery shopping has been interrupted. However, the total impact isn’t quite yet known – even for those in the physical therapy world. Join NARA as we explore a few of the different ways COVID-19 has changed the way we work.