… brain stimulation therapy, combined with rigorous rehabilitation therapy, leads to sustained limb movement that is double that of someone who receives the therapy alone. Dr. Kimberley is presenting her one-year data … a worthwhile intervention for stroke survivors to have,” said Kimberley.  “There’s always some nervousness about having something implanted into one’s body and …

… The IHP Interview: Rebecca Willman on Occupational Therapy as a Tool for Eating Disorder Treatment … food intake disorder " earlier this year. Willman’s research on how occupational therapy could help patients with avoidant/restrictive food intake … in eating disorder treatment, and why treating ARFID could be a gateway for OTs to work with people with eating disorders. Why did you decide to specialize in eating …

… Student Service Trip to Guatemala Called Life-Changing for Some, Career-Affirming for Others … Student Service Trip to Guatemala Called Life-Changing for Some, Career-Affirming for Others Topics … their function through movement health.  “At the end of every session, just seeing how appreciative those patients were,” noted student Abby Schmitt. “Whether it be …

… IHP Interview with Mike Boutin on Balint Groups at the MGH Institute … by helping them understand their emotions and relationships that are vital to their work through Balint groups. SHRS Assistant Dean for Faculty and Student … clarifying questions. They're typically journalistic questions: who, what, when, how? They're not the why questions. They're the details that the presenter may have …

… Alumna Returns to The IHP for a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Degree to Improve Patient Access to Evidence-Based Care … Alumna Returns to The IHP for a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Degree to Improve Patient Access to … more about Golden’s research, why she decided to pursue her PhD at the IHP, and how to learn more about the PhD program. 1.    Tell us about the research you are …

… device technicians who keep these devices working safely and effectively. It’s a career where each day brings new challenges, close collaboration with patients … sometimes just weeks after surgery. The technician uses specialized programmers to “interrogate” the device — checking its battery life, reviewing how it has been performing, and ensuring the settings are optimized for the patient’s …

… Massachusetts General Hospital and MGH Institute Team Up to Determine What Happens to Brain During Intense Stroke Rehabilitation … Massachusetts General Hospital and MGH Institute Team Up to Determine What Happens to Brain During Intense Stroke Rehabilitation Topics Mass … tends to improve. But what happens to the brain - does it change? And if so, how?  These are fundamental questions that have never been examined before, until …