Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy Presents Lead the Way Symposium Presentations by Practitioners From: Emerson Hospital ● Massachusetts General Hospital ● MAB Community Services Hebrew Senior Life ● Bedford VA Hospital ● Aegis Therapies OBJECTIVESParticipants will gain perspectives on ways to incorporate occupation into their practice with older adults. Practitioners from different settings will […]
(1/21/14) Featured Boston.com blogger Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake discusses the health benefits of cauliflower. View full article.
(1/20/14) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake discusses food that staves off aging on myFOXboston.com. View video.
(1/16/14) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “In the recession, people weren’t eating out as much as they could in years past. They had to start ratcheting down and eating more meals at home. Plus, when dining out they tend to consume more calories than when they dine at home.” View full […]
(1/16/14) Featured Boston.com blogger Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake discusses the various benefits of pistachios for athletes. View full article.
(1/13/14) Featured Boston.com blogger Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake discusses the benefits of a healthy diet. View full article.
Experts gather to advance arthritis activity and participation research The Center for Enhancing Activity and Participation among Persons with Arthritis (ENACT) at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is hosting the State of the Science meeting, “Promoting Activity and Participation among Persons with Arthritis.” As the National Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and […]
Mark Laursen and Larry Venis Recognized for Outstanding Achievements The Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts (ATOM) has honored two members of the BU Sargent College faculty. Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Director of Athletic Training Services Mark Laursen has been named the 2014 Athletic Trainer of the Year, and adjunct faculty member and head […]
(1/9/14) Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Director of the BU Aphasia Resource Center Liz Hoover quoted. Expert quote: “We have many clients who really can’t say a single word in terms of conversation, but they can sing ‘Happy Birthday,’ ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ and so forth.” View full article.
Learn more about the 2014 Sargent College International Service Learning Program in Ghana (Travel Dates: May 24th – June 7th). Information SessionDate: Thursday, January 23rdTime: 5-7 pmWhere: Sargent College, Rm. 610 This program is open to Sargent undergraduate and graduate students interested in putting their healthcare skills to work in a developing country. Questions? Contact […]
Associate Professor Julie Keysor, PT, PhD has been elected chair of the Physical Activity Work Group of the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA). Mobilized by the Arthritis Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the OAAA is a national coalition of concerned organizations committed to elevating osteoarthritis as a national health priority and promoting […]
(12/30/13) Featured Boston.com blogger Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake asks, “Does being informed of the food choices of others in your social world affect what you eat?” View full article.
(12/19/13) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “We’re not sure exactly why, but we do know that being in an inflammatory state is unhealthy. Eating foods that reduce the inflammatory response in the body and get your weight under control help keep blood pressure and blood glucose in check, cutting your risk […]
Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake interviewed by WFXT Fox 25; offers her expertise on new vitamin research. View video
(Dec. 2013) Associate professor of physical therapy and athletic training and director of the Center for Enhancing Activity & Participation among Persons with Arthritis Julie Keysor is featured. Expert quote: “There are very few effective interventions once people experience the pain and functional limitations of arthritis. Many become restricted in their ability to get around, […]