Bed Mobility - 0 views
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watsonsj3 on 29 Nov 15This 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.
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Video includes bed mobility hip precautions - 1 views
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Overview of bed mobility and transfers for hip precautions
Occupational Therapy's Role in Acute Care - 0 views
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A fact sheet regarding the role of OT in acute care. Occupational therapy plays an important role in helping clients with early mobilization, restoring function, preventing further decline, and much more.
3 Ways to Use Cold Therapy for Increased Recovery - 0 views
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This article discusses the ways that cold therapy can not only be used as a modality for healing but also recovery of muscle after working out. Thermal modalities can benefit people from all walks of life and diagnoses that range from extreme to everyday soreness and breakdown of muscle. Discussed are full cold water immersion, contrast therapy, and using swimming as recovery.
OT in the Burn Unit - 2 views
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A very interesting article about OT and treatment of burns. In her case OT started after the patient was stable and able to do therapy every day. She states that the healing process can take years for the patient. Scar care, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, and strengthening were all discussed. It was noted that scar tissue and adhesions are very painful. A very important point was the planning for discharge and taking in all aspects of independence. - ...5 more comments...
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This is an excellent article detailing OT's involvement in the treatment of burns. Different settings and invention techniques are outlined. Great resource for anyone working with burns. -
This article gives information about the cycle of treatment (entering acute rehab, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, strengthening & conditioning, and planning for discharge) for burn patients in acute rehab.
Products for Home Health/Aging in Place - 0 views
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Fantastic website that provides adaptive equipment for individuals with arthritis, products for caretakers, aids for daily living, and mobility aids. Great resource for our future clients, and their family members.
Median Nerve Glide - 0 views
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Simple video showing how to mobilize the median nerve.
PTA Bed Mobility - 0 views
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This power point presentation was done from a pta perspective on bed mobility so there are some slight differences compared to how we learned but this is very cool to see being done again.
How Does Yoga Help Arthritis - 0 views
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Interesting information and such a proactive treatment for clients at home! Yoga can help to relieve arthritis pain by creating more mobility in the joints and flexibility in the muscles around the joints. While pain should be respected, this article does point out the "use it or lose it" idea. Not to mention the other benefits Yoga would offer, such as deep breathing to reduce stress.
New Device Makes Wheelchairs Obsolete - 0 views
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I'm not sure that I agree with the title of this video, but the TEK Robotic Mobilization Device is a major improvement, in many ways, over a wheelchair. This segment gives 4 reasons why the TEK Robotic demonstrates a major shift in thinking in mobility devices. Best of all, this device shows how an individual with SCI can both sit and stand during the day, and place himself in much more natural positions for social interaction.
Mobility options with adaptive technology - 2 views
http://www.mobilityworks.com/ This the website for the company we talked about in class. I know a few families that have used the company in Chattanooga, and they had a great experience with them....
Occupational Therapy and Driving and Community Mobility for Older Adults - 1 views
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When we think about aging in place, or at least when I do, we think about the home. I found this article really interesting because it discusses the driving and mobility in the neighborhood aspect. Driving gives people independence, feelings of freedom, and the ability to participate in meaningful occupations and social roles. This is so important to being able to live life to the fullest!
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.
National Parkinson Foundation - Good Body Mechanics for Caregivers by Kevin Lockette, PT - 1 views
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The nature of care-giving can place great physical stress on you as the caregiver. Practicing proper body mechanics will decrease the stress and strain and help to safely manage the mobility of the care-receiver. The primary rule is to maintain the normal lumbar curve at all times.
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Thanks for sharing, I used this website in my Pearltrees about PD, it has very helpful info.
Therapy after Injury to the Hand - 3 views
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Information in this article includes edema control, wound/scar management, range of motion, splinting, strengthening, and soft-tissue mobilization. There is also information on desensitization and sensory reeducation following hand injury; such as using towels and immersion in various substances. Additionally, modalities are discussed such as fluidotherapy (heat), cryotherapy (cold), continuous passive motion (increases circulation, decreases edema) along with other modalities. Good information about treatment options for hand therapy.
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I really like this resource. If you are doing level II fieldwork at an outpatient hand therapy setting you must print this and use it! I wish I had it when I was at KOC first semester. Great resource.
gait - AOTA - 4 views
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I found this question, on the AOTA web site, of whether OT practitioners could assess a clients gait while assessing mobility. It indicated the possibility of crossing into PT's scope of practice but also included ways and why certain assessments can be incorporate in the scope of OT through functional mobility.
Respiratory assessment - 0 views
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How to accurately measure and record respiration rates Nursing Time provides the latest unbiased news and opinions, best practice information and advice Never miss out on the information that you need Online and mobile access to the latest news as it happens plus newsletters and the weekly magazine Ensure you are up to date with the latest best practice Unlimited access to our online archive of over 4,500 double-blind peer-reviewed articles Free CPD with Nursing Times Learning Unlimited free access to Nursing Times Leaning units.
Mobility and Orthopedic Disabilities - 0 views
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This was written for college students with disabilities as a resource for instructors. It can be used for any age classroom. It covers the areas that are difficult to students with mobility issues or other disabilities and how to interact. A number of devices are listed that can be helpful. I really thought the list of injuries or diseases and their characteristics that will be of importance was great to include. A nice resource for the classroom.
A Comprehensive Approach to Neurological Rehabilitation - 1 views
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Neurological Disorders Many illnesses target the nervous system, affecting mobility, speech and skill, just as in stroke. Rehabilitation plays a key role in providing treatment and improving symptoms. Scientists at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct research across the country to study neurological disorders.
Two questions can reveal mobility problems in seniors - 1 views
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Reduced mobility has "profound social, psychological, and physical consequences." Some simple tests and questions can indicate a senior person's level of mobility.