This video about bed mobility techniques can be really helpful if you are doing your Level II FW in an in-patient rehabilitation or skilled-nursing setting.
This video is helpful for teaching patients how to get out of bed after a THR! Unfortunately, it was not mentioned if it was a posterior or anterior THR, but the precautions (no hip bending past 90 degrees) made it fairly clear that this video was made for patients with posterior THR.
I have found this video to be helpful, even though the makers should have mentioned whether it was a posterolateral or anterolateral THR. Since the "patient" avoided hip flexion past 90 degrees, I assume it was a posterolateral THR.
I think that a given sexuality questionnaire, as mentioned in the video, can help OT practitioners who are uncomfortable initiating the topic with clients.
"What if we took a totally different approach to recess instead? A therapeutic approach that values the needs of the whole child and views recess as a form of prevention instead of simply time to get "energy out." What if we let children fully move their bodies during recess time, let them get dirty, and even test out new theories?"
Oftentimes deaf children are not able to speak effectively due to their disability to listen normally. Although the education system for the deaf has improved considerably, still these children are finding it difficult to communicate fluently or learn things faster. In order to help such children overcome their problem of listening, a new device has been unveiled.
Answers for the new childhood epidemics... Autism ADHD Asthma Allergies The statistics are alarming. Diagnosed cases of autism, ADHD, asthma, and allergies are increasing exponentially, especially among children. If your child is struggling with any of these conditions, you know that the search for answers can be overwhelming.
Terry McCarty, 29, suffered burns to 70% of his body in childhood accident Endured 58 operations and taunts from bullies calling him Freddy Krueger For years after accident he lived in 'constant state of fear and uncertainty' He joined the fire service in 2012 after refusing to let 'fear take over my life' An American who suffered third-degree burns to 70 per cent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter.
Adrienne Lauer, an Occupational Therapist, discusses Occupational Therapy's important part of rebuilding the life of so many Burn Survivors and others that have been injured or ill.
This is a longer interview with Clarissa Adriel, Australian occupational therapist and president of OOFRAS (Occupational Opportunities for Refugees and Asylum Seekers).
In this video, Clarissa Adriel, an Australian occupational therapist, talks about her passion for her profession and helping refugees and asylum seekers.
"If we listen to what those in the camps are telling us, we can provide them with interventions that will serve to increase self-empowerment, create a sense of order out of chaos, provide opportunities for participation in meaningful activities, and decrease depression and anxiety."
This is a very thorough and reliable study, which will especially be helpful for all of you who are considering to advocate for more physical education and recess at schools!
The basic recommendation within these guidelines is that children and youth, should engage in at least 60 minutes (but up to several hours) of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity per day to gain significant health benefits. Aerobic exercise has the strongest impact on overall physical and mental health.
The website of the National Down Syndrome Society offers some valuable information for therapists and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome to understand their sexuality and give appropriate sex education.