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usovan

National Amputation Foundation - Tips for the New Amputee - 4 views

home.comcast.net/...tips.html

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shared by usovan on 31 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Lindsay Rigsby on 31 Oct 13
     
    Each amputee goes through their own personal struggle. Whether the amputation is a result of trauma or illness, the feelings are the same!
  • usovan on 26 Sep 14
     
    I found this website is very powerful and educational. And as a future OT practitioners we can recommend it for our clients. It is about amputation foundation that originally was created for veterans, but would give a hand to any amputee civilian. There are a lot of helpful information about how to take care of amputated limb, how to get social security disability, etc. Also this foundation offers support, financial aid, information on recreational activities, medical equipment, and counseling.
tefain

UWMC Health On-Line - 1 views

healthonline.washington.edu/get_dept.asp

shared by tefain on 05 Oct 14 - No Cached
  • tefain on 05 Oct 14
     
    I love this website. It should be titled "Restrictions Made Easy." The Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Washington Medical Center has created this website to provide handouts for multiple conditions to include sternal precautions, ADLs following surgery of the abdomen, self-care after breast reconstruction, etc. This website will make it easy to accurately advise and treat our patients.
John Pruett

UE Amputations - 0 views

now.aapmr.org/...Upper-limb-amputations.aspx

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shared by John Pruett on 05 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • John Pruett on 05 Nov 13
     
    Information about UE amputations, including assessment tools, etc.
amicarr

How Intel Gave Stephen Hawking a Voice - 0 views

www.wired.com/...tel-gave-stephen-hawking-voice

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shared by amicarr on 08 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • amicarr on 08 Sep 15
     
    Since we are learning about EADL this week I wanted to share this article. As I was reading this it surprised me that one of the smartest men on earth had trouble using the software device. The article pointed out that this 72 year old (Stephen Hawking) did not grow up using an iphone etc. That is something to think about when treating clients of all ages. I love that Hawking had a group of people working on this project for him and with him. He is able to communicate with the use of one muscle in his face. Read on to see how they are working on picking up on his brain waves to help him communicate. FASCINATING!
watsonar2

Proper Body Mechanics - Care Guide - 0 views

www.drugs.com/...proper-body-mechanics.html

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shared by watsonar2 on 19 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • watsonar2 on 19 Sep 15
     
    This website really helped me understand body mechanics more. Of course we all should know by now what the basic body mechanics are "lift with your knees, keep heavy loads close to your body etc." This website takes it one step further and actually describes in detail how to specifically perform each technique. It also mentions several techniques that I was not aware of. It is so important to take care of your body, and to stay safe. This is a great website to take a look at!
stewartjc1

THE WORLD'S FIRST WHEELCHAIR FITNESS TRACKER - 0 views

www.chaoticmoon.com/...rst-wheelchair-fitness-tracker

shared by stewartjc1 on 03 Oct 15 - No Cached
  • stewartjc1 on 03 Oct 15
     
    There has been a technology boom in wearable fitness trackers lately and I was curious to see if there was anything available to individuals who use a wheelchair as their main mode of transportation, whether due to LE amputations, spinal injury, etc. I came across this company who has created a fitness tracker specially designed for those who use a wheelchair. It not only maps incline, speed, heart rate and distance, but also aggregates data used for terrain mapping. This info can be used to give options for routes based on ease of maneuverability and safety.
Chris Ricker

Stump Shrinkers - 1 views

www.youtube.com/watch

shared by Chris Ricker on 30 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • Chris Ricker on 30 Sep 15
     
    This lady is great! She is an amputee OT! She gives a great personal perspective as well as clinical perspective. In this video she walks us through different kinds of shrinkers, how to apply, her opinions on them, etc. Such a unique view!
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  • gruenenfeldermm on 01 Oct 15
     
    I love her! She has several other videos on YouTube too, very interesting lady.
  • bethduncan on 01 Oct 15
     
    Great explanation of how and why to wear shrinkers. I like her teaching style and her humor.
  • stewartjc1 on 03 Oct 15
     
    Glad I'm not the only one who subscribed to her. I saw her videos a while back when I was searching for prosthesis information. She is apparently originally from TN as well!
amaplesota2015

Slide show: Tips for choosing and using walkers - Mayo Clinic - 1 views

www.mayoclinic.org/...sls-20076469

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shared by amaplesota2015 on 05 Oct 14 - No Cached
  • amaplesota2015 on 05 Oct 14
     
    Different walkers and uses for, etc. This would be really helpful for a client who had to chose a walker. There are many things to think about and this article gives one a good place to start, and information on choosing.
usovan

Break It Down: Dr. Paul Talks Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2 views

www.healthline.com/...rheumatoid-arthritis

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shared by usovan on 04 Nov 14 - No Cached
  • usovan on 04 Nov 14
     
    This is very good website about Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is very easy to follow the description about the disease, symptoms and treatments. From the website I found out that cigarettes participants in more risk to develop RA. The website provides knowledge about alternative methods of treating RA such as (hot packs/cold packs, etc). Different types of exercise like swimming, biking, walking, yoga, tai chi can improving mobility. Author of the website writes about natural supplements such as Fish oil that may slow down deformities associated with disease.
sandyremington

Visitability - 1 views

www.udeworld.com/visitability.html

shared by sandyremington on 04 Sep 14 - No Cached
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  • sandyremington on 04 Sep 14
     
    Universal Design E-World provides web based tools to support the "community of practice" in universal design. This is a great resource to learn all about visitability. The website details the requirements of visitability in the home and how universal housing design benefits everyone, not just the disabled population. No step entrances and wide hallways make it easier for strollers, moving furniture in and out, etc. There are several PDF reports containing more information on topics relating to visitabiltiy that can be downloaded by the user. These include design approach, increasing home access and universal design in housing. I think that universal design is much more feasible and aesthetically pleasing than renovations to make a home more accessible.
usovan

Ergonomics - 1 views

www.nlm.nih.gov/...ergonomics.html

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shared by usovan on 02 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • usovan on 02 Sep 14
     
    I like to share this website because there are a lot of powerful tips on how to prevent injuries and chronic pain from daily activities such as self phone use, carrying purse, briefcase, work on the computer, etc.
usovan

Assistive technology for kids with learning disabilities - 5 views

www.greatschools.org

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shared by usovan on 05 Sep 14 - Cached
  • usovan on 05 Sep 14
     
    This website about assistive technology that can be use not only for children with learning disabilities but also for students and adults. With help of assistive technology kids don't have to depend on their parents, they can success independently. This website helps induviduals to select technology for their special needs, for example: AT for math, reading, listening, etc.
loydra1

Occupational Therapy's Role in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation - 1 views

www.aota.org/...Breast-Cancer.aspx

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shared by loydra1 on 06 Nov 14 - No Cached
  • loydra1 on 06 Nov 14
     
    This article is from the AOTA. It describes the role of OT in helping those with breast cancer. The "survivorship" phase is when a person is trying to re-enter their life's role as care taker, bread winner, house keeper, etc. This lists information some types of interventions one might receive in different types of settings.
sandyremington

Psychosocial Factors in Burn - 0 views

occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/...al-Factors-in-Burn-Care-1.aspx

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shared by sandyremington on 11 Nov 14 - No Cached
  • sandyremington on 11 Nov 14
     
    This article talks about psychosocial factors relating to patients recovering from burns. The occupational therapy practitioner plays an important role in this process. These patients may suffer from disfigurement which can lead to depression, low self-esteem and self-worth, anger, withdrawal, etc. These issues need to be addressed for the patient to have the best possible outcomes.
Kelly Douglass

Splinting - 3 views

otandsplinting.blogspot.com

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shared by Kelly Douglass on 31 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Kelly Douglass on 31 Oct 13
     
    How to make a splint, materials, variety of splints, etc.
cbouvia

OT in the Burn Unit - 2 views

occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/...OT-in-the-Burn-Unit-1.aspx

shared by cbouvia on 14 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • 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.
wrightbj5

Apps for Occupational Therapy - AOTA - 0 views

www.aota.org/...apps.aspx

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shared by wrightbj5 on 25 Nov 15 - No Cached
  • wrightbj5 on 25 Nov 15
     
    Doing the app treatment plan for peds made me wonder if there are more apps out there for other clients! I found this on AOTA and it divides up good apps by the different practice areas, peds, mental health, etc....good resource!
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