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hemiarthroplasty - 3 views
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This PDF gives information on the procedure of hemiarthroplasty to repair a fractured hip, as well as, great visual pictures of the body positioning during ADL's for hip precautions. I thought it would be helpful for someone like me, as an OTA student to visualize the correct preventative positioning during sitting, lying, driving, bathing, etc.
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability - 3 views
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This site gives information on the rights of patients while they may be in a SNF or similar facility.
At The Lighthouse Communities, 'It's Never 2 Late' For Seniors To Go High Tech - 3 views
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This organization meshes senior living with computer technology individualized for seniors. This is a cool idea and incorporates physical exercises in the system as well as social and cognitive stimulation. I believe it's a great innovative way to keep the aging mind stimulated and in touch with family and friends.
DailyActivitiesAfterHipReplacement - AOTA - 3 views
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This article is from the AOTA. It explains to the consumer how occupational therapy is beneficial to a person after having a hip replacement regarding what OT will do for them, what to expect from your OT/OTA and how instrumental OT services can help them regain their daily activities.
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: Appendix 1 - 1 views
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This appendix discusses two issues that arise when translating scientific evidence into physical activity guidance for the public: In scientific terms, total weekly physical activity in the range of 500 to 1,000 MET-minutes produces substantial health benefits for adults. How should this finding be simplified and translated into Guidelines that are understandable by the public?
When is "Is that Occupational Therapy?" the Wrong Question? - 5 views
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This is a blog that I found in AOTA blogs and it is a must read for all. It gives something to consider about occupational therapy for everyone, not just OT students or professionals. Occupational therapy is the best of all worlds and needed in every realm of life and this man hits the nail on the head in my opinion.
Coffee habits are shaped by your genes, research finds - 1 views
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Whether coffee makes a person anxious or helps boost their memory may come down to their DNA, according to research that suggests further studies on caffeine should be customised to a person's genetic profile.
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Interesting research on how caffeine can improve memory and protect against destruction of brain cells in one segment of the population AND cause yet another segment to have increased anxiety and nervousness.
Changing attitudes about disabilities - 3 views
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A mix of events and speakers and fun will come together next week on the University of Tennessee campus. It's part of Disability Week. (WBIR-Downtown) A mix of events and speakers and fun will come together next week on the University of Tennessee campus. It's part of Disability Week.
Discussion on Sexuality in OT Practice - 21st February 2012 - 4 views
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Huge thanks go to our two guest contributors for their summaries of the #OTalk on Sexuality. #OTalk: Discussing sexuality in OT practice (completed by @michelliwelli) 21 February 2012 One of the first questions that were asked was whether sex is an occupation. There was agreement that it was an occupation despite Kielhofner's previous assertions that...
Sexuality and people with disabilities: What experts often are not aware of - 4 views
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For most people sexuality is a very intimate area of their personal life which they do not wish to share with other people with the exception, perhaps, of a few very close persons. On the other hand, other peoples' sex life is of great interest to a large part of the population as evidenced by the huge market for sex-oriented films, magazines and similar products.
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This article has a great list of websites for patients, care givers, and therapist. Great resource for sex and OT.
Skin-Like Patch Monitors Your Heart - 1 views
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Photo credit: John A. Rogers/University Of Illinois Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois have developed a discreet, wearable device that provides around-the-clock monitoring of both heart and skin health. The skin-like patch measures a mere five centimeters square and is designed to be worn directly on the skin, for example on a user's wrist much like a band aid.
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I thought this was a neat idea, based on the lessons recently on cardiopulmonary health.
Atlanta woman embraces competitive swimming at 97 - 1 views
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At Atlanta's Washington Park Pool, Anne Dunivin slowly and gingerly makes her way into the water. She says, "My girls get me to the pool, twice a week. And I swim for at least half a mile. I swim laps, from that end to this end and then back."
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To go along with the studying on the ageing adult we've been doing. This is proof that slowing down is inevitable, but the healthy adult can be active for many years.
ARHP News: Occupational and Hand Therapy in Treatment of Osteoarthritis - 1 views
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Carole V. Dodge, OT, CHT The Simple Tasks bent fork lapel pin. Osteoarthritis OA of the hand is one of the more frequent diagnoses seen in a hand clinic. The carpometacarpal CMC joint of the thumb and small joints of the digits are most commonly involved.
Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis - 1 views
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I found this article in ajot about treatment of tennis elbow
Occupational therapy protocol for amputees with targeted muscle reinnervation - 1 views
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Signal Strengthening An important goal following TMR is strengthening reinnervated muscles so they generate electrical signals that can be detected by surface electrodes. Strengthening the contraction of the transferred-nerve muscles before the fitting helps the patient develop the adequate endurance needed to proceed with TMR myoelectric prosthetic training.
TN PAM Application - 7 views
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION TO USE PHYSICAL AGENT MODALITIES for the State of TN -
Thought this was interesting to see. These are the actual requirements of PAMs in the state of TN and the application for the certification.
AOTA billing - 0 views
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wanted to share this because it answers questions about billing for splinting, PAMs, and dysphagia treatment
Effectiveness of PAMs - 0 views
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Study conducted to look at the effectiveness of PAMs
OT role in end of life care - 0 views
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this article is from AOTA on OTs role in end of life care