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"Good posture is an easy and very important way to maintain a healthy mind and body". I know that many of us could improve our posture when we are sitting at a desk or in a car, or standing, walking, and everything else. So, I found this article and it tells us how to get a better posture not only by standing straight, but strengthening your core muscles and training them to actually do the work. I had always thought it was about how you stand and sit, but it isn't and it makes sense now. Plus, if you are having headaches or back pain, this article might be something to consider reading because getting a better posture can help with that!

Wow! This is amazing and kinda scary at the same time. It gives a lot to consider about the future and progress that is being made, but at the same time makes me wonder how far is too far with what parts we replace and what keeps us alive. I have no doubt that one day they will have developed a replacement for every organ and part of the human body. While that is exciting and gives a lot of hope to many, the thought that a non-human can be created to be human freaks me out. See what you think of this video, it is pretty cool.

Oh my! This is a youtube video on a skin grafting technique. I was curious how they do skin grafting. I found out! This video made my stomach, toes, and my whole body clinch up watching it! If you can handle it, it's interesting.

OT practitioners will work with clients with dysphagia in many places including long-term care to schools. Preparing the body for best position for swallowing and digestion, modifying textures for safety, and compensatory techniques are all things the practitioner can assist with. AOTA offers certification to practitioners for feeding, eating m and swallowing.

Sorry, did not realize Erikka had shared this already and not sure how to delete it from my name. But Erikka was the first to share, so the credit goes to her. Great article.

I thought this article was very easy to read and informative at the same time. I liked the fact it was from the first Eleanor Clarke Slalge lecture. It tells about three different pieces of equipment: Tilt Table, Standing Table, and Bilateral Tilt Tables that encourage correct positions and body mechanics.

Burns can be caused by heat, hot liquids, strong chemicals, electricity and radiation. They are measured by the amount of body surface that has been burned, the burn degree, and their depth or thickness. Burns are classified in stages as first, second, third or forth degree, depending on how deeply the layers of skin (dermis and epidermis) are damaged.

This is actually a Blog that is written by a nurse. There are graphic pictures for each stage of burn.

This article explains the different roles each health professional provides a client with dysphagia. The OT's role is to provide treatment and adaptive equipment. Treatment would involve strength and function of the trunk and upper body which effect swallowing safely. A restorative program is also set in place once client is ready to go home.

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The skin is the largest organ in the body; as such, it is important to keep it healthy and functioning. Nothing is much worse for skin than severe burns. This easy to understand article takes a look at using plastic surgery to repair badly damaged skin. Some fairly new techniques include microsurgery and tissue expansion. The article also discusses changes in the skin and circulation post-op.

My husband and I met in a rock climbing class in North Carolina. Imagine my excitemen,t as a future COTA, when I got an email from our very own River Sports Outfitters advertising this! Their motto is "Catalyst Sports is dedicated to providing adaptive climbing opportunities to anyone with a physical disability." How cool is this???? I can't wait to volunteer!

Inspiring website, and I had no idea this group existed. I like how they reach out to our veterans. I climbed the rock wall inside the Natahala Outdoor Center in Gatlinburg a few years ago. It was hard as able bodied-- I can't imagine doing it with a disability, yet people do!

We talked about thermostatic splints today in class. Thermostatic splints are lighter, can be removed for cleaning, and can easily be molded to the client's body. This page shows the different types of thermostatic splints that are available, and what the cost would be. The splints are not cheap, but if the client will need the splint for a long period of time it could be a cost effective option.

This page discusses the differences between work hardening and work conditioning. It also has information about success rates and cost effectiveness.

I realize this article is mainly about the accolades of the OT Robin Newman. However, I noticed an interesting piece at the end. She is working on a program that focuses on OT treatment for women who experience cognitive difficulties after completing chemotherapy. When my mom went through chemotherapy, the doctors and nurses told us a common side effect was "chemo brain.," where she would forgot how to do common tasks, easily lose her train of though, and not be able to think of words she wanted to say. Chemotherapy affects many areas of the body, including cognitive abilities. OT is definitely qualified to help treat cancer patients regain their cognitive abilities in a therapeutic way. Just another reason to promote OT!

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.

Useful tips on how to pick an appropriate purse that will improve our everyday body ergonomics. I intend to use this list when I pick a purse in the future.

Do you get mad when you see someone with no handicapped tag zoom into a handicapped parking spot at Wal-Mart and then jog into the store? I do! I like this video because it explains the great details that go into making good, accessible handicapped parking. It also causes me to think, as an able bodied person, about how I park my vehicle and how I use public space. For instance, do I pull so far into a parking spot that the hood of my car extends over most of the sidewalk, making it difficult for people to get around my car? And how many of you have been aggravated to see that there is a nice h/c parking area, but there's no easy way to access the curb, except for a slope that's 30 feet away and forces the disabled person to travel through the parking lot to get to it? I doubt that we as OTAs will be outside measuring and inspecting the parking lots, but this video does give you some ideas about the challenges that disabled persons face when moving from place to place.

Beth, I am so glad you posted this. It is also important to realize that just because someone isn't walking with a cane or using a wheelchair that they don't have the "right" to use these spaces. If they were issued a handicap placard by their doctor their is a good reason. Invisible illness is just as real as ones you can see. This is a great video! Thank you.

"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?"

This is a cheezy rap about the flow of blood through the cardiopulmonary system that could help someone remember the sequential flow of blood through the heart and body.

This is an articulate lesson on evaluation, treatment planning, positioning and splinting for clients with burns on different areas of the body.

This is a link to a learning module on splinting and positioning of patients with UE burns in the acute phase.