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This video discusses how manipulating the brain waves can help treat certain diagnosis. I found it to be very interesting!

This website gives more information about what a sexual surrogate is and the service they can provide.

There's an app for that. this can be used by the patient to track their progress for ROM.

This is an article written by an OT on what she has seen in the clinic when working with people who need to be motivated.

Information related to hand washing and breaking the cycle of infectious agents

Video made by the CDC about infection control and saving lives

Outlining the role of OT in after cancer care

This is a video that describes how to build a home made TENS unit. It does seem a little complicated but if you know what the parts are this may be fairly simple.

This video provides some explanation about the physiology behind how a TENS unit can relieve pain.

Here is some information on the Nine-Hole Peg Test.

This site gives a detailed list of what's an ADL vs. an IADL.

this was a good instructional video for taking a clients blood pressure. I found it interesting that the stethoscope actually has an off position that you need to be aware of, I did not realize that.

This is a really good video on how to take blood pressure. If you need to brush up on it, I would advice viewing this. It is a good one to reference back to if you don't take blood pressure often and need a review.

A guide on what to expect after rotator cuff surgery. This includes some tips on things that you may not have been told about. Things like buying clothes in a bigger size to help with the dressing process and rubbing lotion on your arm every morning and night to prevent your skin from becoming dry and starting to itch.

Here is a poster that list ten easy ways to reduce stress and to help your patient or yourself avoid the terrible symptoms of chronic stress.

Just in case you were wondering what the benefits of using Diigo are ;)

This is a more detailed story of what we talked about today in class. It includes the list of pros and cons, so I thought it might be useful for people to have access to.

All the info you ever wanted about a TENS unit in one easy website....