RSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

This is a great visual and auditory relaxation video.

Thanks Deneicee!!

What do you all think of it?

As I was studying for peds I was trying to picture how this would look and so I youtubed and came across this...its awesome!

eSpecial Needs offers a large selection of adaptive equipment for children with disabilities and other special needs.

Discover how the WalkAide changed the life of Davy (stroke survivor) by enabling him to effectively manage his Foot Drop. WalkAide is a sophisticated FDA cleared medical device that uses advanced tilt-sensor technology to analyze the movement of your leg.

This information is not only important for us as future practitioners, but also useful for those in our personal lives that may be living with arthritis. This is also beneficial for those with conditions where energy conservation is essential to one's well-being and quality of life.

My friends mother has been diagnosed with FTD at the age of 58. I found this article while helping her research what she could expect. Thought it would be very beneficial to her as the caregiver and also us as students to have a better understanding of the different types of dementia.

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which part of the brain becomes progressively more damaged over many years (a progressive neurological condition).

Download a printable copy of this fact sheet here. In contemporary society, the word ergonomics can be found in a variety of literature-everything from marketing campaigns for the latest gadget to the vast information provided in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's program guidelines for specific industries.

Ergonomics: Occupational Therapy in the Workplace (From the American OT Association: Reproducible consumer handout to further public education) Ergonomics is the science of designing a person's environment so that it facilitates the highest level of function. A person's work environment should fit his or her capabilities as a worker.Good ergonomics prevent injury and promote health, safety, and comfort for employees.

Returning to work following a motor vehicle accident can be difficult, regardless of the type of work that you do. When you've had an injury, even relatively sedentary jobs can feel strenuous. It is important to recognize that an ergonomic evaluation of your workstation is available to you through your automobile insurance's accident benefits, before or after your return to work.

Here's a pretty neat article regarding exercise and stress. I think we all have some stress/anxiety, so for those of you that exercise, keep this in mind.

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I do this when I am stressed or have a migraine.

Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves and tendons. Work related MSDs (including those of the neck, upper extremities and low back) are one of the leading causes of lost workday injury and illness.

This is a really great website that talks about ergonomics in the workplace. It specifically talks about how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. One thing unique about this website is that it also address what the employers responsibilities are and what rights the worker has in regards to prevention, and a safe workplace. It gives multiple links to OSHA standards for a workplace, and also a list of some of the top careers that result in musculoskeletal disorders.

Select the text below for guidance: Managing stress(text summary from Flash piece, above) First, recognize stress: Stress symptoms include mental, social, and physical manifestations. These include exhaustion, loss of/increased appetite, headaches, crying, sleeplessness, and oversleeping. Escape through alcohol, drugs, or other compulsive behavior are often indications.