Group items tagged strength - SSU MOT 6691 & 6692

The intensity and effects of strength training in elderly - 0 views

* Mayer, F., Scharhag-Rosenberg, F., Carlsohn, A., Cassel, M., Muller, S., & Scharhag, J. (2011). The intensity and effects of strength training in elderly. Deutsches Arzteblatt International, 108(...

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Hand Function, Experienced Pain, and Disability After Distal Radius Fracture - 0 views

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Occupational therapy

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werringj on 11 Aug 16

During the past 12 weeks at my site, I had the opportunity to work with many patients who had experienced distal radius fractures and were coming to therapy post surgery. This article discusses patients pain level, grip strength, pinch strength, and ROM following therapy 12 months out. Patients almost reached the same ROM in the treated hand that they did in the uninjured hand. Also, patients had increased grip and pinch strength. The interesting finding was that at 12 months, patients reported decreased pain, however between the 12-24 months there was increased pain at rest and during activity. The article discusses multiple patients having pain due to a volar locking plate as fixation. However, patients who did have the plate removed had significant pain and were not as satisfied with the result either at 12 to 24 months following surgery. I found this interesting because most of my patient's who would come to me for therapy would continue to complain about pain and decreased ROM throughout our sessions. Educating patients on their limitations due to the plate and learning more about how to help individuals with a plate in the volar aspect of the arm is key to helping them

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">During the past 12 weeks at my site, I had the opportunity to work with many patients who had experienced distal radius fractures and were coming to therapy post surgery. This article discusses patients pain level, grip strength, pinch strength, and ROM following therapy 12 months out. Patients almost reached the same ROM in the treated hand that they did in the uninjured hand. Also, patients had increased grip and pinch strength. The interesting finding was that at 12 months, patients reported decreased pain, however between the 12-24 months there was increased pain at rest and during activity. The article discusses multiple patients having pain due to a volar locking plate as fixation. However, patients who did have the plate removed had significant pain and were not as satisfied with the result either at 12 to 24 months following surgery. I found this interesting because most of my patient's who would come to me for therapy would continue to complain about pain and decreased ROM throughout our sessions. Educating patients on their limitations due to the plate and learning more about how to help individuals with a plate in the volar aspect of the arm is key to helping them</div>

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Grip strength following finger amputation - 0 views

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25715229 With any finger amputation or profundus injury, there will be a decrease in overall grip and pinch strength. This research shows the difference in grip ...

started by caydel29 on 16 Nov 15 no follow-up yet

Losing our grip: More students entering school without fine motor skills - 1 views

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preschool kindergarten fine motor strength hand

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arikamarie on 08 Nov 15

Many students are entering school today with a lack of strength and skill in their fine motor capabilities. This article really showcases this experience from the perspective of the teachers and occupational therapists in schools. According to Linda Cunningham, an occupational therapist in Denver Schools, our students are not gaining enough strength and fine motor skills because of our busy day to day lives. Children learn by exploration and figuring things out on their own and in our ever busier world, they are encouraged more and more to be involved in organized activities and are missing out on time to play and explore on their own. This is definitely an interesting article promoting play for children outside of organized activities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many students are entering school today with a lack of strength and skill in their fine motor capabilities. This article really showcases this experience from the perspective of the teachers and occupational therapists in schools. According to Linda Cunningham, an occupational therapist in Denver Schools, our students are not gaining enough strength and fine motor skills because of our busy day to day lives. Children learn by exploration and figuring things out on their own and in our ever busier world, they are encouraged more and more to be involved in organized activities and are missing out on time to play and explore on their own. This is definitely an interesting article promoting play for children outside of organized activities.</div>

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Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise on Activities of Daily Living in People Wi... - 0 views

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alzheimer disease exercise

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This is a systematic review that looks at the evidence for the effects of exercise on ADL functioning of people with AD. This review also looked at the effects of exercise on cognition and mood and on physical performance. The initial search for articles for the systematic review began with over 2000 articles, and the reviewers narrowed it down to 6 articles. Overall, they found that exercise can, in fact improve ADL function in people with AD. Exercise can also improve physical performance, and may slow the decline in cognition and boost mood in those with AD.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a systematic review that looks at the evidence for the effects of exercise on ADL functioning of people with AD. This review also looked at the effects of exercise on cognition and mood and on physical performance. The initial search for articles for the systematic review began with over 2000 articles, and the reviewers narrowed it down to 6 articles. Overall, they found that exercise can, in fact improve ADL function in people with AD. Exercise can also improve physical performance, and may slow the decline in cognition and boost mood in those with AD.</div>

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alliejpeugh on 14 Nov 16

This article used 6 other articles to review effects of exercise on ADL performance of those with Alzheimer's Disease. Occupational therapy intervention that includes aerobic and strengthening exercises may help improve independence in ADLs and improve physical performance in people with Alzheimer's. More research needs to done to identify specific components of intervention and optimal dosage to develop clinical guidelines. At my SNF placement, I have worked with many residents with Alzheimer's. We do use strength training with most patients is they are able to do it, and we also work to increase endurance as well. It is good to see evidence to back up treatment

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article used 6 other articles to review effects of exercise on ADL performance of those with Alzheimer's Disease. Occupational therapy intervention that includes aerobic and strengthening exercises may help improve independence in ADLs and improve physical performance in people with Alzheimer's. More research needs to done to identify specific components of intervention and optimal dosage to develop clinical guidelines. At my SNF placement, I have worked with many residents with Alzheimer's. We do use strength training with most patients is they are able to do it, and we also work to increase endurance as well. It is good to see evidence to back up treatment</div>

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Effects of a soft prefabricated thumb orthosis in carpometacarpal - 1 views

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hoyttssu on 19 Jul 16

This article examines the effect of a prefabricated soft thumb-base orthosis on pain, hand strength, and activity performance in persons with osteoarthritis of the CMC joint. At my facility, I see quite a bit of CMC arthritis and wanted to explore the use of an orthotic since most of my pt.'s say it helps with pain and protection of their thumb. Much to my surprise, this study found that the soft prefabricated orthosis seems to have an immediate pain-relieving effect during use, but no effects in terms of less hand pain, or improved strength or activity performance when not worn. There were no significant difference found between the experimental (orthosis+exercises) and control (exercises only) groups.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article examines the effect of a prefabricated soft thumb-base orthosis on pain, hand strength, and activity performance in persons with osteoarthritis of the CMC joint. At my facility, I see quite a bit of CMC arthritis and wanted to explore the use of an orthotic since most of my pt.'s say it helps with pain and protection of their thumb. Much to my surprise, this study found that the soft prefabricated orthosis seems to have an immediate pain-relieving effect during use, but no effects in terms of less hand pain, or improved strength or activity performance when not worn. There were no significant difference found between the experimental (orthosis+exercises) and control (exercises only) groups.</div>

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Evidence-Based Approach to Treating Lateral Epicondylitis Using the Occupational Adapta... - 0 views

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Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is one of the most commonly treated diagnoses we treat in the hand clinic I am currently placed for my level II rotation. This article aims to look at treating these patients with evidence-based practice and the occupational adaptation model. The occupational adaptation model is a process of adaptively responding to occupational challenges, through internal adaptations and preparations for adaptations to future occupational challenges. As occupational therapists, this model allows us to find ways for patients to continue mastering their occupations in their own unique way. In hand therapy evaluations, for lateral epicondylitis, a major focus is discovering many biomechanical measurements such as ROM, pain, sensation, strength and components of functioning. This article tells us that we should also be incorporating the OA model and discovering the client's occupations and challenges associated with those. This allows us to incorporate some occupation-based activities into the patients' treatment plans. Hand therapists should be finding ways to incorporate the psychosocial aspect of occupational therapy with the biomechanical aspects. The author explains that studies have shown that patients receiving combination of therapeutic exercise with ADL activities demonstrated statistically significant improvements in all measured parameters (pinch strength, total active range of motion, opposition, etc,) compared to groups only receiving therapeutic exercises. There is a challenge in hand therapy to bridge the gap between mechanical expectations with the holistic, client centered care of occupational therapy. In conclusion, therapist must work to educate other practitioners and work toward a blend of occupation-based and biomechanical-based treatments when working with lateral epicondylitis patients and other hand therapy patients.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is one of the most commonly treated diagnoses we treat in the hand clinic I am currently placed for my level II rotation. This article aims to look at treating these patients with evidence-based practice and the occupational adaptation model. The occupational adaptation model is a process of adaptively responding to occupational challenges, through internal adaptations and preparations for adaptations to future occupational challenges. As occupational therapists, this model allows us to find ways for patients to continue mastering their occupations in their own unique way. In hand therapy evaluations, for lateral epicondylitis, a major focus is discovering many biomechanical measurements such as ROM, pain, sensation, strength and components of functioning. This article tells us that we should also be incorporating the OA model and discovering the client's occupations and challenges associated with those. This allows us to incorporate some occupation-based activities into the patients' treatment plans. Hand therapists should be finding ways to incorporate the psychosocial aspect of occupational therapy with the biomechanical aspects. The author explains that studies have shown that patients receiving combination of therapeutic exercise with ADL activities demonstrated statistically significant improvements in all measured parameters (pinch strength, total active range of motion, opposition, etc,) compared to groups only receiving therapeutic exercises. There is a challenge in hand therapy to bridge the gap between mechanical expectations with the holistic, client centered care of occupational therapy. In conclusion, therapist must work to educate other practitioners and work toward a blend of occupation-based and biomechanical-based treatments when working with lateral epicondylitis patients and other hand therapy patients.</div>

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Bodyblade - 0 views

Bodyblade. (2015). http://bodyblade.com/en/?gclid=CJbe4qLUosgCFY-FaQodD3ILXQ According to the Bodyblade® site, this tool "is a perfect choice for: all forms of rehabilitation including pre or post...

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Factors Associated With Activity Limitations in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis - 1 views

file:///C:/Users/mruby/Downloads/7004290030p1.pdf https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2525288&resultClick=3 This study evaluated factors contributing to activity limitations in people wit...

Arthritis EBP

started by alisonnurre on 08 Aug 17 no follow-up yet

Clinical Reasoning: Sesnory Processing and Visuo Motor Integration in Preschoolers: Und... - 2 views

Kadkol, M. S., Parkar, S. R., & Chadha, N. (2014). Sensory Processing and Visuo Motor Integration in Preschoolers: Understanding the Link. Indian Journal Of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, 8(...

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Psychosocial Needs - 1 views

King, G., Tucker, M., Baldwin, P., Lowry, K., Laporta, J., & Martens, L. (2002). A Life Needs Model of Pediatric Service Delivery. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatr...

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Hand Strength: 35 Fun Activities for Kids - 0 views

https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/hand-strength-35-fun-activities-for-kids/ Great list of hand strengthening activities to do with kids or adults!

started by ashleighlink on 30 Nov 17 no follow-up yet

Comparison of Therapeutic Activities with Therapeutic Exercises in the Rehabilitation o... - 0 views

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0363502307007022 This study compared the efficacy of therapeutic activities that mimic ADLs with that of therapeutic exercises in young adults who...

started by hauterr on 27 Nov 17 no follow-up yet

Treating Dementia: The Complementing Team Approach of Occupational Therapy and Psychology - 1 views

A collaborative approach between occupational therapists and psychologists has been developed in order to provide the highest quality of care to those individuals with dementia. Occupational thera...

Occupational Therapy Professionalism Psychosocial

started by hauterr on 22 Nov 17 no follow-up yet

Effect of a new hand-forearm splint on grip strength, pain, and function in patients wi... - 0 views

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0309364615592694 The spiral splint significantly relieved pain and improved function and grip force in patients after 4 weeks of application. The new sp...

EBP Occupational Therapy Clinical Reasoning

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Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise on Activities of Daily Living in People Wi... - 1 views

Link: http://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1863114&resultClick=1 This article used 6 other articles to review effects of exercise on ADL performance of those with Alzheimer's Disease. Occupa...

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Assessment of upper limb in tetraplegia: Considerations in evaluation and outcomes rese... - 0 views

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kday005 on 06 Nov 16

This purpose of this study was to discuss the different measurement tools available for evaluating the upper limb of persons with tetrapelgia and if they are accurate. Findings show that the grasp and release test is recommended for clinical trials involving persons in the chronic stages of SCI. While muscle strength testing and electrodiagnostics can be useful measures in acute clinical trials and outcomes studies, standardized measures of hand function are difficulty because they require a sitting balance and endurance tat many people with acute tetraplegia simply do not have. Overall, the study found that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to determine the best assessment tool for upper limb function in SCI.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This purpose of this study was to discuss the different measurement tools available for evaluating the upper limb of persons with tetrapelgia and if they are accurate. Findings show that the grasp and release test is recommended for clinical trials involving persons in the chronic stages of SCI. While muscle strength testing and electrodiagnostics can be useful measures in acute clinical trials and outcomes studies, standardized measures of hand function are difficulty because they require a sitting balance and endurance tat many people with acute tetraplegia simply do not have. Overall, the study found that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to determine the best assessment tool for upper limb function in SCI.</div>

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https://www.caot.ca/otnow/sept%2011/heart.pdf - 0 views

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jrey28 on 09 Nov 16

This article discusses treatment methods for patients who would benefit from cardiac rehabilitation. The article outlines a 12 week program that starts with preparatory exercises to improve heart health prior to participating in occupations. The article then goes into details of how to introduce the patient to their occupations after building the functional strength and endurance needed to participate in them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses treatment methods for patients who would benefit from cardiac rehabilitation. The article outlines a 12 week program that starts with preparatory exercises to improve heart health prior to participating in occupations. The article then goes into details of how to introduce the patient to their occupations after building the functional strength and endurance needed to participate in them.</div>

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https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/HW/Facts/Ba... - 0 views

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