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

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.

this video gives a description of the physiology of COPD. the video also contains causes and some treatment for COPD

This is a chart showing the different fowlers positions for a patient in the bed.

we have discussed how standing at a desk may be healthier for a worker that is on the computer for the work day. here is a video of a device that adds more benefits to having a standing work space.

This video may be a little graphic for some. It shows where the PEG tube is placed and how it is inserted into the body.

This website describes the precautions set by the CDC to help with infection control. It also has a diagram with pictures to inform you when certain precautions should be taken.

we have discussed some abut making work spaces more ergonomic for people who sit at a desk for the entire work day. Here is a video of an ergonomic desk that interacts with the user.

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

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 website describes a new piece of technology that helps with the recovery of burn victims. Researchers have found a way to use skin from an undamaged area, place it in a tube with an enzyme and spray the solution in the tube over the burn area to heal the site in a way that is much less painful than having a skin graph. this process can be a better option than a traditional skin graph because it takes less time for the patient to heal from, it can cover a larger portion of damaged skin from a smaller portion of undamaged skin, and the solution takes very little time to prepare.

When we talked about cancer, I believe we talked about the adults more and not a lot about the children. This website talks about complications that can occur in children who survive cancer.

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

This site describes a device that was created to help people with arthritis pick up hot cookware with their forearms instead of using only one hand with a towel or oven mitt; and its heat resistant.

This gives a step by step guide on how to apply kinesio tape to help a rotator cuff injury.

Here is a video of a woman demonstrating yoga to ease pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis.

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

This is a video showing from beginning to end of how a prosthetic leg is made

Here is a website that describes the research that is being done to help older drivers continue to drive in a safe manner. We all know that not being able to drive can limit our independence but can also diminish our quality of life.

This semester we had a discussion about older adults and how to help them prevent fells as they age in place. This website gives a detailed list and tips you want to remember to help an older adult prevent falls so that they may age in place safely.