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Occupational Therapy - 1 views

shared by usovan on 12 Nov 14 - No Cached
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    This is very good website that describes most common types of burns, how to prevent burns, legal rights of the person with burn injuries. It is unbelievable that about 450,000 Americans receive medical treatments for burn injuries each year and that the most types of burns are preventable. Absence of smoke detectors and using alcohol while working with flames are the most common types. Occupational therapy for burn patients can help patients reacquire the skills needed to perform daily tasks independently (dress, groom, bathe and cook) and provide advice for patients how to accomplish daily tasks and prepare them to return to work or school.
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Sacred Heart Cancer Center - Occupational Therapy - 0 views

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    I like this website because they post the latest news about the drugs that could treat some form of cancer. All information about cancer (types, treatment, prevention). From this website I found out that every 3th person in United States gets cancer. Also we can read how to live with cancer (coping skills, advice, medical research and information about palliative care). There are also recommendations on how an occupational therapist may help with assistive devices or adapted techniques to help you perform these activities easier. I thought this website was really educational and helpful.
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Osteoarthritis and the Ideal Treatment - 2 views

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    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.
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Break It Down: Dr. Paul Talks Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2 views

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    This is very good website about Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is very easy to follow the description about the disease, symptoms and treatments. From the website I found out that cigarettes participants in more risk to develop RA. The website provides knowledge about alternative methods of treating RA such as (hot packs/cold packs, etc). Different types of exercise like swimming, biking, walking, yoga, tai chi can improving mobility. Author of the website writes about natural supplements such as Fish oil that may slow down deformities associated with disease.
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Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Impingement syndrome - 2 views

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    I like to share this webpage because it is very easy to read and has a lot of knowledgeable information. The interesting fact I learned for myself that Rotator Cuff Injuries are likely to happen in people after 40 years old, so I may seriously think about what I can do to prevent it happen to me. The website has a figure of the person on which you can point and it will take you to different syndromes of the body. The website explain in details definitions, causes, symptoms, treatments, preventions, recovery time and problems that can occur during the rehabilitation time. I thought it was very helpful.
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Sex and Physical Disabilities - 4 views

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    I found this website is very interesting because it is describes sex options for people with different types of disabilities. I never thought about that back pain can be very challenging when it comes to sex. Communication between couples is very important, they can make decisions what sexual activities are the best for them.
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Chemical and physical restraint use in the older person - 3 views

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    I found this article very educational, because it gives us a case study. Sometimes restraints can have opposite effects on the intended purpose. Ignorance about danger of restraints can lead to injuries or deaths.
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National Amputation Foundation - Tips for the New Amputee - 4 views

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    I found this website is very powerful and educational. And as a future OT practitioners we can recommend it for our clients. It is about amputation foundation that originally was created for veterans, but would give a hand to any amputee civilian. There are a lot of helpful information about how to take care of amputated limb, how to get social security disability, etc. Also this foundation offers support, financial aid, information on recreational activities, medical equipment, and counseling.
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Stroke Engine Family | A website about stroke for families - 0 views

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    I found this website when I was looking for ideas on adaptive equipment project. There are a lot helpful tips that anybody can use to assist themselves with daily activities, such as preparing food, hygiene, computer use, bathing, etc.
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Aging in Place - 0 views

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    I found this website is very interesting because like most of us I have an older parents.The one of the most difficult decisions children have to make is to place his or her aging parent in long term care facility. This website provides different tips on how to keep seniors in their regular place of residence as long as possible. The organization PACE that covered under Medicare or Medicaid provides necessary services, include adult day program, transportation, activities and medical help. As a future OT practitioners we may recommend this website to our clients.
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Older adults among newer members on social networking sites - USATODAY.com - 0 views

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    This is very interesting research that has been done on studying how many older adults using technology. Statistically 68% of adults age 75 and older are using internet.Well educated and financially stable seniors adapt internet faster that those with lower education and income. Seniors that not using internet find that they are missing a lot of valuable information. It finds that 35% of adult Internet users now have a profile on at least one social networking site.
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Why We Age-Theories and Effects of Aging - 4 views

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    I choose this article because it is about gerontology (study of aging) which describes two theories of aging: one is natural aging that programmed in our body and the other one says that aging is a result of damage which accumulated over time. In this article we also can find information on how to take care of our body as we age, how to prevent age-related diseases and ilnesses.
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Assistive technology for kids with learning disabilities - 5 views

shared by usovan on 05 Sep 14 - Cached
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    This website about assistive technology that can be use not only for children with learning disabilities but also for students and adults. With help of assistive technology kids don't have to depend on their parents, they can success independently. This website helps induviduals to select technology for their special needs, for example: AT for math, reading, listening, etc.
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Ergonomics - 1 views

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    I like to share this website because there are a lot of powerful tips on how to prevent injuries and chronic pain from daily activities such as self phone use, carrying purse, briefcase, work on the computer, etc.
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Seven Dimensions of Weellness - 3 views

shared by usovan on 29 Aug 14 - No Cached
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    The article is about seven different states of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Its touch occupational wellness as well, explains how to achieve a balance between work and leisure time. Its describes how to be able accept our feelings, rather than deny them, how to take on challenges, and recognize conflicts.
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Managing Stress - 3 views

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    This article gives us helpful tips on how to manage stress while we are in college. It also tells us that stress can lead to serious health problems ( autoimmune illnesses, depression and anxiety). Its explains how to watch for signs and symptoms of stress and how to avoid to be overwhelmed. In article we can find how to manage our time while we are in college and different techniques to help us calm down ( meditation, breathing exercises and yoga).
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