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Thought this might be helpful this next week in studying for the test. This topic alarms me in a way, because it is so important we are competent in this area. We need to research as much as we can about it. This article goes into detail the characteristics of dysphagia and how to approach treatment. One interesting fact in the article is that polypharmacy is related to it.

I found this an interesting run down of the treatment of a humeral fracture and how Occupational Therapy plays such an important role in the recovery process.

I found this article in ajot about treatment of tennis elbow

This is a great website that describes the different types of arthritis.

This site provides articles and recourses for dealing with general arthritis, Rheumatoid, JRA, and Osteoarthritis. Under "treatments" it lists all types of medical and supplemental ways of treating arthritis. I thought that was neat. The Arthritis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of arthritis in the United States.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disorder for which there is no known cure. Fortunately in the last few years, a shift in strategy toward the earlier institution of disease modifying drugs and the availability of new classes of medications have greatly improved the outcomes that can be expected by most patients.

This website about treatment Osteoarthritis with Glucosamine. Glucosamine is a natural sugar produce by the body and found in some food. It produce in supplemental tablets or injections. For many years dogs and horses have been treated with Glucosamine, and doctors in Europe prescribe this medication for individuals with arthritis, but it is not popular in United States. This medication reports functional improvement and pain relief. It does not have a serious side effects.

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.

this is a patient education resources page for the American Society of Hand Therapists and provides great resources for clients and students such as us to learn more about the different conditions, common diagnoses, and frequently asked questions re: hand therapists and their treatments. each diagnoses has its own fact sheet.

This article explains the different roles each health professional provides a client with dysphagia. The OT's role is to provide treatment and adaptive equipment. Treatment would involve strength and function of the trunk and upper body which effect swallowing safely. A restorative program is also set in place once client is ready to go home.

This web site contains a wide range of information concerning the rotator cuff. It explains the elements of the rotator cuff, conditions of the rotator, ways to test for it, and treatments.

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.

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.

Botox was approved for medical usage in 2010. We are starting to see it being added to the patient's tool belt. Therapy is still very important when a client is suffering from the affects of spasticity. Botox can help the therapists help the patient's. Botox relaxes the muscle and tissues it is injected into thus allowing not only some relief of the pain of spasticity but the ability of the patient to move better.

Study on apitherapy in treatment for MS. It has been reported that bee venom therapy has increased stability, as well as reduce fatigue and spasticity for people with MS.

This video includes a woman with RA. It shows her hands and she talks about things she's done to try to control the RA. It also gives other basic information about treatments.

This AOTA article includes the definition of arthritis as well as OT's role in the treatment of arthritis. There is also a great tip sheet for treatment of arthritis by current need which can be downloaded for ease of use.

This is a printable tip sheet for people with arthritis. It has columns for what you want to do, tips for doing it, and how an OT can help.

Useful tips for how to help someone with arthritis, whether it is a family member or a patient.

I love Levi Harrison! He explained what anatomical structure causes the phalanges to have trigger finger. Then, he shows one exercise that he would recommend for the patient along with a message treatment to loosen up the spastic pulley. Harrison explains other forms of treatment for trigger finger that OT could recommend.

This website gives a step by step to make your own paraffin wax treatment. I'm not sure how much they cost but this looks pretty easy. If a client really wanted to know how to make one, we could give this site as a resource.

Cryoablation treatment for phantom pain.

I like the HEP that can be used for numbness in the hands. The handout can be saved as a picture and increase size to give to patients.

This is a really great article form AOTA about the Occupational practitioners role in rehabilitation for someone with an UE amputation. It breaks the rehabilitation down into stages: Acute Phase --> Pre-Prosthetic Training Phase --> Basic Prosthetic Training Phase --> Advanced Prosthetic Phase--> Discharge Planning

This is just a brief fact sheet from the AOTA on UE amputations and OTs role in the treatment of clients living with one. There is statistical information regarding amputations, how OT can help, and OTs specific role in the treatment.

Tons of information of UE amputation! Might be a good handout to give to a patient on educating how you are going to help them throughout the road to recovery. It also talks about prosthesis training when you get to that point in therapy.