Which diet plan is suitable for me? Its not anymore unanswered. Keto diet is one of the popular diet plans these days. Diet plans for healthy weight loss
We briefly described role of probiotics in maintaining gut health & how do probiotics work. What are natural sources & symptoms of unhealthy & healthy gut
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that accelerates the rate at which your skin cells grow. An effective method to treat psoriasis is phototherapy or light therapy.
Psoriasis is an auto-immune illness that affects almost three percent of the world's population. People who suffer from psoriasis experience a great deal of skin irritation and discomfort.
Basic Principles of Splinting Splint in and of itself is an art form. Each splint is created, molded and should fit each unique patient. These are just some basic principles to splinting.
Because rotator cuff repairs can be extremely complex, rehabilitation is often extensive, lasting three to six months. To rehabilitate patients, occupational therapists use activities that mirror the demands of the patients' occupations -- unlike physiotherapists, who use exercises as the primary means of rehabilitation. However, occupational thera...
Because rotator cuff repairs can be extremely complex, rehabilitation is often extensive, lasting three to six months. To rehabilitate patients, occupational therapists use activities that mirror the demands of the patients' occupations -- unlike physiotherapists, who use exercises as the primary means of rehabilitation. However, occupational...
Vol. 22 *Issue 3 * Page 43 Sexuality and Disability Occupational therapists can provide often-neglected assistance or intervention to patients Sex is an interesting subject, and it's important to people; but no one in health care wants to talk about it. I ought to know.
Here is an article, that an OT tells her story of addressing Sexuality. The OT provides information about her experience and great information about the PLISSIT.
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 another good video of a house that has had various modifications for WC accessibility and it also makes mention of a magnetic conduction stove and the safety benefits of them, which I found interesting.
This article explains what targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is for UE prostheses, the functional capacity increase over conventional myoelectric controlled UE prostheses, and OT's role in rehab with this type of device and patient.
Standard Precautions represent the minimum infection prevention measures that apply to all patient care. These evidence-based practices are designed to both protect healthcare personnel and prevent the spread of infections among patients. Ambulatory care facilities need to develop specific strategies to control the spread of transmissible diseases specific to their setting. This includes early detection and management of potentially infectious patients.
Universal Precautions are actions that you take to place a barrier between yourself and potentially infected body fluids. This fact sheet goes on to further show what you can do to keep yourself safe.