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sandyremington

Therapy after Injury to the Hand - 3 views

orthodoc.aaos.org/...handtherapy.pdf

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shared by sandyremington on 13 Oct 14 - No Cached
  • 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.
madronjm

Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities - 3 views

www.ncld.org/...assistive-technology-education

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shared by madronjm on 04 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • madronjm on 04 Sep 14
     
    This website also has Technology for parents and adults. Technology can be a great tool for students (and adults!) who have learning disabilities like dysgraphia or dyslexia that affect their written expression. We've personally reviewed these mobile apps and we know they're LD-friendly. They can make the writing process a bit easier and even fun!
Emily Morgan

National Parkinson Foundation - Good Body Mechanics for Caregivers by Kevin Lockette, PT - 1 views

www.parkinson.org/...for-Caregivers-by-Kevin-Locket

body mechanics caregiver training parkinsons safe lifting

shared by Emily Morgan on 30 Aug 12 - No Cached
  • Emily Morgan on 30 Aug 12
     
    The nature of care-giving can place great physical stress on you as the caregiver. Practicing proper body mechanics will decrease the stress and strain and help to safely manage the mobility of the care-receiver. The primary rule is to maintain the normal lumbar curve at all times.
  • amaplesota2015 on 23 Oct 14
     
    Thanks for sharing, I used this website in my Pearltrees about PD, it has very helpful info.
kladybug85

Products for Home Health/Aging in Place - 0 views

www.thewright-stuff.com

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shared by kladybug85 on 16 Nov 15 - No Cached
  • kladybug85 on 16 Nov 15
     
    Fantastic website that provides adaptive equipment for individuals with arthritis, products for caretakers, aids for daily living, and mobility aids. Great resource for our future clients, and their family members.
jaysenrscc

Median Nerve Glide - 0 views

www.youtube.com/watch

shared by jaysenrscc on 15 Nov 15 - No Cached
  • jaysenrscc on 15 Nov 15
     
    Simple video showing how to mobilize the median nerve.
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.
stewartjc1

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

breakingmuscle.com/...therapy-for-increased-recovery

shared by stewartjc1 on 22 Nov 15 - No Cached
  • 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.
Julie Noll

Occupational Therapy's Role in Acute Care - 0 views

www.aota.org/...Acute-Care.pdf

OTA210 therapy OT OTA Acute Care

shared by Julie Noll on 23 Nov 15 - No Cached
  • Julie Noll on 23 Nov 15
     
    A fact sheet regarding the role of OT in acute care. Occupational therapy plays an important role in helping clients with early mobilization, restoring function, preventing further decline, and much more.
Chris Ricker

How Does Yoga Help Arthritis - 0 views

karenhc.hubpages.com/...yoga-arthritis

shared by Chris Ricker on 27 Oct 15 - No Cached
  • Chris Ricker on 27 Oct 15
     
    Interesting information and such a proactive treatment for clients at home! Yoga can help to relieve arthritis pain by creating more mobility in the joints and flexibility in the muscles around the joints. While pain should be respected, this article does point out the "use it or lose it" idea. Not to mention the other benefits Yoga would offer, such as deep breathing to reduce stress.
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