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Discover interesting facts and figures about physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology.

	Occupational therapists strive to support individuals Occupational therapists strive to support individuals to realize their potential by enabling them to participate in and contribute to society.
	One in 3 American adult is estimated to have 1 or more types of cardiovascular disease One in 3 American adult is estimated to have 1 or more types of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and CVD is responsible for more deaths than diabetes, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and accidents combined.
	Exercise has the potential to improve balance Exercise has the potential to improve balance, reduce falls, and improve bone density.
	Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, and 90 percent of people living with stroke have some functional limitations, including muscle weakness, pain, spasticity, cognitive dysfunction, poor balance, and frequent falls.
	Women who are underweight are twice as likely to develop osteoporosis Women who are underweight are twice as likely to develop osteoporosis as women of normal weight.
	Research suggests that the rate of bone loss in women over 50 years has remained unchanged for a thousand years. Research suggests that the rate of bone loss in women over 50 years has remained unchanged for a thousand years.
	Half of all women and 20% of all men will develop osteoporosis Half of all women and 20% of all men will develop osteoporosis in their lifetime.
	Dementia is a generic term Dementia is a generic term that is used to describe a progressive and irreversible syndrome.
	For Occupational Therapists, employment is expected to grow For Occupational Therapists, employment is expected to grow much faster than average and job opportunities should be good, especially for therapists treating the elderly. Read more »
	Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60% of all cases.

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