This is a youtube video about an organization called I Am Adaptive. They are striving to remove the words handicap and disabled. They work with athletes that may need adaptive equipment.
My friend's little girl was in Erlanger last week and got to visit with a therapy dog. She loved it! (She wasn't there because of cancer and is doing good now) This page talks about the pet program at Erlanger and gives information on how to join.
The following is a question and answer based article geared towards understanding the many different types of thermoplastic materials available for orthotic fabrication. It is important to understand the ways in which thermoplastic materials behave when activated in order to make them work properly and effectively for each and every orthotic design.
This is a video of activities that Aquatic Fitness does during work conditioning. It has several different lifting tasks and shows proper body mechanics. I think this would be good for clients but also for us as well.
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 is a link to a search engine for support groups and resources. You type in your zip code or city,state and what type of program you are looking for and it will tell you if there are any in your area. Options cover a wide variety of topics such as cancer support groups or smoking cessation.
This is a video of a man who had severe burns. It shows how he puts on shoes and dons and doffs a jacket. It also includes some neat adaptive equipment he has, including a fishing pole and bowling ball. I didn't even realize he was wearing a prosthesis at first.
This video demonstrates thermoplastic splint fabrication very similar to what we did in lab. I thought it would serve as a good reminder. It also includes fabrication on an outrigger.
You can search this website for proposed laws and what stage they are in during the process of being passed. You can also get email alerts when actions are taken on selected bills. This is an easy way to track proposed health care laws.
Links include information on state occupational therapy practice acts and regulations. Resources include reference charts on scope of occupational therapy practice, and state requirements regarding continuing competence, OTA supervision, and referral.
Ergonomics are important in several areas. They are not just for desk or office spaces. This page has links for ergonomic strategies for carrying a purse, using a briefcase and using a suitcase. These strategies can help reduce pain in the neck, shoulder and lower back.
