by Ned Stoller Ned Stoller

Assistive Technology & Physical Therapy

Garden trowel/shovel being used in a wrist -neutral position with pistol grip handle and forearm support.Why do we need both assistive technology and physical therapy?  At Disability Work Tools our focus is on assistive tools and devices to help a worker with a disability overcome physical limitations.  Physical therapists are experts in improving mobility and motion.  With AT and PT together, there is a formula for success in the workplace for people with disabilities!

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by Ned Stoller Ned Stoller

Cherry Land and Karate Kid for Arthritis

Picture of Lake Michigan shore at Traverse City, MI.Traverse City, Michigan is a beautiful place to visit, positioned at the base of the scenic Leelanau peninsula in the heart of cherry growing country.  On May 31 you can join the 2014 Walk to Cure Arthritis and stroll along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline!  It seems appropriate to take a walk in support of arthritis research, since research shows that moving the joints is one of the best treatments for arthritis.  So what does this have to do with Karate Kid?

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