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amanda03

How to Massage a Scar - 0 views

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  • kladybug85 on 06 Nov 15
     
    This video gives a good demonstration of just a few ways to massage a scar. I had never heard of scar care before our hand lab with Carrie, and didn't know that OT had anything to do with it. Not all of us will get to be CHT, but we will all have patients with scars. Good information to tuck away for later.
  • blaketa on 10 Nov 15
     
    Video showing how to massage a scar to soften it.
  • amanda03 on 13 Nov 15
     
    So I thought this would be beneficial for everyone because we were just discussing "burns" in lecture. This massaging technique would be good for a patient who has a localized burned, but could be used for a patient who has a massive portioned burned. I like how she explains what she is doing, and how it helps the healing process. This technique could be used for any type of scar tissue, so it is very universal in therapy.
Tobi Coulter

An Easy Guide To Outpatient Burn Rehabilitation - 1 views

www.researchutilization.org/...burnguide.html

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  • rhonda brooks on 18 Nov 12
     
    information on how to treat burn patients
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  • Mitch Thomas on 14 Nov 13
     
    This may be helpful when you get out in the field.
  • loydra1 on 10 Nov 14
     
    This information is a guide to help people with burns and families/caretakers to know what to possibly expect in an Outpatient Burn Rehabilitation Center. It describes various techniques in which services can help them. It offers a video in which allows the viewer how to ID certain scars, and what type of interventions they may encounter.
  • coulsonls on 12 Nov 14
     
    This website provides a lot of information about the types of treatment that are provided on an outpatient basis and from what I see is very OT related. It includes info on scar control and massage, pressure garments and how to put them on, therapeutic exercises including using the PNF technique, work hardening, common interventions, modalities, ADLs , and the different splints used and why they are used.
  • Tobi Coulter on 13 Nov 14
     
    It covers the do's and don'ts of burn rehab as well as how to administer different exercises, garments, and scar massages.
ekhill

OT's Role During Training | Orthotic & Prosthetic Product Reviews, Blogs, Videos, News ... - 2 views

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OT role prosthetics

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  • ekhill on 03 Nov 14
     
    This is a very interesting and informative article on the pre-prosthetic treatment OT gives a client. The client will be assessed by OT for things like ROM, scar management, pain, phantom pain and sensation, and desensitization. Client interview helps the practitioner choose a correct prosthetic. Always consider the psychosocial aspect. There are different things to consider if the amputation is unilateral or bilateral. The OT will help prepare the limb to wear the prosthetic. Mirror therapy can be used as a treatment option for phantom pain. The OT will help in ADL training, stump care, prosthetic care, and psychosocial care.
madronjm

Occupational Therapy, Burns & Scarring - 0 views

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OTA 210 therapy burns

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  • madronjm on 12 Nov 14
     
    39 terms · Epidemiology → -Between 1 - 2 million Amer..., Skin Anatomy → -Largest organ in the body ..., layers of skin → 1. Epidermis (outer) 2. Der..., Causes of Burns → 1. Thermal (hot flame, liqu..., why are elec
anonymous

In Third-Degree Burn Treatment, Hydrogel Helps Grow New, Scar-Free Skin « News ... - 0 views

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burn treatment helps skin

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  • anonymous on 13 Nov 14
     
    This article is about a study that is being researched on a new type of skin for severe burns. It has not been approved by the FDA, but it was said that mostly like it will be. This new skin is a water based formula called hydrogel. Severe burns do a lot of damage, but "This treatment promoted the development of new blood vessels and the regeneration of complex layers of skin, including hair follicles and the glands that produce skin oil," said Sharon Gerecht. So if this new study is approved, it is going to be one of the greatest things invented!!!
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.
sandyremington

Therapy after Injury to the Hand - 3 views

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OTA 210 therapy

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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.
Chris Ricker

Woman Tattoos Her Own Face To Cover Scars, Starts Business To Help Other Burn Victims - 1 views

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  • Chris Ricker on 10 Nov 15
     
    All be it a superficial treatment, incredibly healing for some people.
lorieallion

Respite trip for young burn victims - 0 views

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  • lorieallion on 11 Nov 15
     
    This is about a vacation for youth who have suffered burns at some point in their lives - usually when they are pretty young. Kind of like cancer camps, it gives them a chance to be with peers who understand what they've been through and don't stare at their scars.
Julie Noll

The Importance of Occupational Therapy for Burn Patients - 0 views

www.burninjuryfirm.com/onal-therapy-for-burn-patients

OTA210 OTA Burn patients OT

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  • gruenenfeldermm on 16 Nov 15
     
    Another article discussing the importance of OT in burn recovery. It's shorter than others I found and discusses a few different areas.
  • Julie Noll on 23 Nov 15
     
    When we first started talking about how OT can help burn patients I did not see how we could help. This unit, as well as this article, helped me to see how important OT can be to burn survivors. Hand therapy, splinting, self-care retraining, face and neck stretching, wound care, scar massage and functional improvement are all things we can help with. In addition, helping them get back to their roles in the community.
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