This is an informational video on using a dynamometer.

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

This is a video on one of the assessments we will be doing next week to test hand coordination.

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.

For those that love creative therapy ideas, this is the website for you! I looked through the different items they have to offer and was able to get so many ideas. This is a great resource for a COTA working in a school setting.

This is a good informational video on FIM scores.

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.

This video reminded me of some things we discussed yesterday in Peds class. After watching the video, what kind of things do you think the OTA was trying to target in this session??

This article is a good read on splinting! It discusses different kinds of splints and ways they can be used for therapy.

Here is an example of an OT using the transfer technique I was educated on by the PTA during the mock clinicals. It states in the video that this was her first time getting up since her surgery. I wonder if having the patients on their side right after surgery in frowned upon. I am going to look for more resources about this. From everything I have found, this is the best way to go if they are able to use their upper body.

Being able to motivate a client will be an important skill for us to learn and strengthen. This article discusses some great tips to use. Undoubtedly, we will need them one day! ;)

Here is a list of ways that you can educate your patient on how to conserve energy throughout the day.

This is a great article to read. Chances are that we will one day work with patients who have dementia.

This is a short but sweet video on how to use a gait belt. I noticed in lab that it could get confusing on knowing hand placement once the belt was on the "patient."

This article discusses interventions that are used on a patient who has suffered from a stroke. The article also includes his FIM scores in several areas and where he needs to be in order to be discharged. It is nice seeing that in context now that we know what the scores mean.