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Julie Noll

The Role of Physical Agent Modalities in Therapy - 2 views

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  • ekhill on 03 Nov 14
     
    The role of PAMS in therapy is vast. Here is a description of the most commonly used PAMS and the areas that they treat. Included are the things we discussed in lecture, but PAMS are used to treat other issues like urinary incontinence. The general clinical roles of electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, and one we have not studied in class, light therapy. Light therapy is indicated for pain management, increase ROM, decrease joint stiffness, and increase circulation to the treated area. PAMS are used to increase the effects of therapy.
  • Julie Noll on 23 Nov 15
     
    Physical agent modalities traditionally include therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, shortwave diathermy (electromagnetic energy) and light therapy. This article breaks down how each one helps our patients.
williamsota2015

Exploring Hand Therapy - Tip Movies - 2 views

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  • williamsota2015 on 29 Oct 14
     
    This web site provides a list of video tips for hand therapy such as tendon and nerve gliding. The videos help me understand some of the therapy exercises Teri listed in her articulate lesson on CTDs.
cbouvia

OT in the Burn Unit - 2 views

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  • ekhill on 07 Nov 14
     
    A very interesting article about OT and treatment of burns. In her case OT started after the patient was stable and able to do therapy every day. She states that the healing process can take years for the patient. Scar care, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, and strengthening were all discussed. It was noted that scar tissue and adhesions are very painful. A very important point was the planning for discharge and taking in all aspects of independence.
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  • sandyremington on 11 Nov 14
     
    This article was written by a therapist working in acute rehabilitation. She talks about compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting and why it's important, stretching for range of motion and strengthening.
  • williamsota2015 on 12 Nov 14
     
    This is an amazing article that explains how OT works with burn victims. I loved the fact that the OT and PT visited the burn unit before transfusing.
  • tefain on 16 Nov 14
     
    "OT in the Burn Unit" is an article written by Sarina Piergrossi which outlines her first experience as an OT with a burn victim. She describes the process she underwent to insure proper treatment for this patient in the different stages of care required by burn victims. The different treatment types described include compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM/strengthening and conditioning exercises, and then planning for discharge. Another service offered at Kessler Institute (where this therapist worked) is they allow the patients to travel out into the community with a therapist in order to assess future needs with ambulation, wheelchair mobility, etc. It was very interesting to know that this OT felt at a little anxious about receiving her first burn victim as I am feeling the same sense of anxiety regarding treating patients for the first time as we head out into our field work.
  • gruenenfeldermm on 05 Nov 15
     
    Many oncology patients also experience burns. OT works with these patients as well as other burn trauma patients. I'm finding that I really like this website as I have used it for several other bookmarks. In this article, an OT practitioner breaks down specific intervention techniques that an OT may do with a burn victim as well as planning for discharge. She also discusses how she co-treated with a PT practitioner on her first burn patient which was interesting to read about a treatment team working together.
  • amicarr on 06 Nov 15
     
    Burn care is a highly specialized field. It can be intimidating. There is a lot to learn and be aware of. Read this article to see how a young therapist treated his first burn victim. This is also an example of co-treating with PT. I personally love the idea of co-treatment. Two are usually better than one.
  • Kyle Hay on 07 Nov 15
     
    This is an excellent article detailing OT's involvement in the treatment of burns. Different settings and invention techniques are outlined. Great resource for anyone working with burns.
  • cbouvia on 22 Nov 15
     
    This article gives information about the cycle of treatment (entering acute rehab, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, strengthening & conditioning, and planning for discharge) for burn patients in acute rehab.
Connie Wilson

Hand Therapy Techniques - 0 views

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  • Connie Wilson on 29 Oct 13
     
    This article gives a good list of typical hand therapy techniques. I think that this makes a quick reference for therapies.
anonymous

What Is Occupational Therapy |Arthritis Occupational Therapy - 1 views

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  • anonymous on 05 Nov 14
     
    Everything you need to know about supplements and what they do for you. Learn about more than 100 medications for arthritis and related diseases. Get the practical information you need to live better with arthritis delivered straight to your inbox! When you have arthritis, even the simplest everyday activities can be difficult and painful.
laygl1

Occupational Therapy & Hand Therapy - 4 views

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  • laygl1 on 14 Oct 14
     
    This web site explains hand therapy, common injuries, and treatment for those injuries. It gives examples of the different types of treatments and the injuries they can be used for. Excellent resource to refer back too.
williamsota2015

Occupational Therapy | Cancer Symptom Management | Treatment Side Effects Management | ... - 0 views

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  • williamsota2015 on 12 Nov 14
     
    This source lists many ways occupational therapy practitioners can help cancer patients maintains or regain meaningful activities.
rhonda brooks

music therapy - 2 views

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  • rhonda brooks on 18 Nov 12
     
    music therapy used to provide an overall sense of well being in cancer patients
  • Deneicee Orr on 19 Nov 12
     
    Nice. The article is specific to music therapy in helping cancer patients, but I like that it mentions it's usefulness in reducing pain, in general.
Sarah Clay

Occupational Therapy - 1 views

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  • Sarah Clay on 27 Nov 12
     
    Occupational therapy practitioners have the knowledge and expertise to modify activities and environments to allow individuals to do the things they want and need to do to maintain quality of life. The role of occupational therapy in oncology is to facilitate and enable an individual patient to achieve maximum functional performance, both physically and psychologically, in everyday living skills regardless of his or her life expectancy.
Rachel Brown

Occupational Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis - 1 views

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Occupational Therapy Multiple Sclerosis fatigue

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  • Rachel Brown on 19 Sep 12
     
    Occupational therapy can help people with multiple sclerosis stay active in daily life.
Leslie Hamock

Occupational Therapy helping with COPD - 0 views

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  • Leslie Hamock on 03 Oct 13
     
    This is a great article about the benefits of incooporating OT into treatment.
Connie Wilson

Alternative Therapies for Arthritis - 0 views

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  • Connie Wilson on 19 Oct 13
     
    This information indicates that arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in the US. It explores possible alternative therapies including medication, massage, heat and cold, working with your physician, and social support.
templetonj

When is "Is that Occupational Therapy?" the Wrong Question? - 5 views

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  • templetonj on 25 Sep 14
     
    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.
sandyremington

Therapy after Injury to the Hand - 3 views

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  • sandyremington on 13 Oct 14
     
    Information in this article includes edema control, wound/scar management, range of motion, splinting, strengthening, and soft-tissue mobilization. There is also information on desensitization and sensory reeducation following hand injury; such as using towels and immersion in various substances. Additionally, modalities are discussed such as fluidotherapy (heat), cryotherapy (cold), continuous passive motion (increases circulation, decreases edema) along with other modalities. Good information about treatment options for hand therapy.
  • Kellie Hudgens on 15 Oct 14
     
    I really like this resource. If you are doing level II fieldwork at an outpatient hand therapy setting you must print this and use it! I wish I had it when I was at KOC first semester. Great resource.
Kellie Hudgens

Under Pressure on ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners - 2 views

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  • cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs
  • Identifying Ergonomic Issue
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  • debilitating, they can become painful and limit function if the rate of injury exceeds the rate of repair. As such, prevention and early management are essential.
  • Ergonomics examines the relationships between physical functions, work demands and the body's response to them. Ergonomics programs can reduce worker injury and illness, boost productivity, increase comfort and enhance job satisfaction.
  • Highly repetitive tasks.
  • Localized mechanical stress.
  • Forceful exertions.
  • Static exertion.
  • Awkward postures.
  • Temperature exposure
  • Vibration.
  • Kellie Hudgens on 30 Aug 14
     
    This article list ergonomic risk factors of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). As occupational therapy practitioners we should focus on the following areas: highly repetitive tasks, static exertion, forceful exertions, localized mechanical stress, awkward postures, temperature exposure, and vibration (article has description of all of these). Prevention and early management are key to avoiding CTDs.
Kellie Hudgens

Home :: The Fontana Center :: Center for Work Rehabilitation - 0 views

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  • Kellie Hudgens on 15 Nov 14
     
    This is a link to an awesome website for The Fontana Center.  The Fontana Center is a center for work rehabilitation.  It is owned and run by an OTR and also hires COTAs, massage therapy, and fitness experts.  This place is very holistic.  It offers seminars and workshops on ergonomics and preventing work place injury.  It also prescreens employees for companies to make sure their candidate can handle the physical aspects of the job that they are applying for…this saves the company lots of money in the long run.  The facility offers functional capacity evaluations and work hardening programs.  It also has fitness classes including water aerobics/therapy, yoga, and even classes for seniors.  This is great for fall prevention! I love this place…I wonder how many places like this exist in the US?
gruenenfeldermm

Occupational Therapy and Cancer Care - 2 views

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  • ekhill on 03 Nov 14
     
    Occupational Therapy play a very important role with patients dealing with a cancer diagnosis. OT can help with energy conservation issues, pain, weakness, psychosocial, and physical impairments. Quality of life and independence are key. OT can be of service to people newly diagnosed, in cancer treatment, or in hospice. What I needed reminding of was that OT can help those that have survived, especially the psychosocial aspect.
  • gruenenfeldermm on 05 Nov 15
     
    This article discusses the specific areas and goals that occupational therapists may address with cancer patients. I thought the writer did a great job explaining what occupational therapy is and why the field is so important. This would be a good resource for later on if I ever go on to interview for a job in oncology, would be a nice review of how impactful OT can be.
bellr-ota

Occupational therapy, engineering students create therapy devices for disabled | Penn S... - 1 views

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  • bellr-ota on 11 Nov 15
     
    I found it cool that sometime we can make things for fellow students, not only patients. This engineering student worked on a device that would allow a student with low arm strength to lift their arm in class. It is designed to help them lift objects or even raise their hand to get the teachers attention.
bellr-ota

Pet Therapy - 1 views

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  • bellr-ota on 11 Nov 15
     
    I know it has been a while since we talked about this in class, but I am still interested in animal assisted therapy.The therapeutic use of pets (such as dogs, cats, fish, and horses) is often used within occupational therapy practice and it is considered to be a sensory modulation approach.
stewartjc1

3 Ways to Use Cold Therapy for Increased Recovery - 0 views

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  • stewartjc1 on 22 Nov 15
     
    This article discusses the ways that cold therapy can not only be used as a modality for healing but also recovery of muscle after working out. Thermal modalities can benefit people from all walks of life and diagnoses that range from extreme to everyday soreness and breakdown of muscle. Discussed are full cold water immersion, contrast therapy, and using swimming as recovery.
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