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Symptoms of Dementia

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

August 14, 2013

What are some symptoms of dementia and the resultant behavior?   Read More


Use of Overhead Lifts in the Home

Lenore Frost, PhD, OTR/L, CHT

August 12, 2013

What about carryover for home? Do you recommend overhead slings for home too?   Read More

  


Role of OT in Transitioning Adolescents to Adulthood

Beth Ann Hatkevich, Ph.D., OTR/L

August 9, 2013

What is the role of OT in transitioning adolescents to adulthood?   Read More

 


Behavior Responses with Light Touch During Infant Massage

Jennifer Pitonyak, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES, CIMI

August 8, 2013

What kinds of behavioral responses might you see during infant massage when utlilizing light touch?   Read More


Findings from Current Sensory Interventions for Autism

Alison Lane, Ph.D., OTR/L, Chelsea Hetrick, B.S.

August 1, 2013

What are some of your findings from the SenSA Laboratory at Ohio State University and your review of the literature when looking at current sensory interventions for autism?   Read More

 


Quick Assessments for Upper Extremity Spasticity

Vanessa Roberts, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM

July 31, 2013

How would you recommend evaluating a patient for spasticity if you are only given 30 minutes of time for an evaluation?   Read More

 


Using Results from Balance Testing in Goal Writing

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

July 25, 2013

Do you ever use balance measures from your standardized tests in your goal writing?   Read More

  


Using Pressure Mapping Technology for Justification with Funding Sources

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS

July 25, 2013

Have you had good feedback from funding sources when using the pressure mapping technology?   Read More

 


Core Strengthening for Upper Limb Amputees

Barton Bishop, DPT, SCS, CKTI, CSCS

July 25, 2013

How would you perform core strengthening with upper limb amputees? Would you use techniques similar to the weight shifting techniques that you demonstrated?   Read More

  


Role of Family in Early Dementia Detection

Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS

July 18, 2013

What is the role of the family in early dementia detection?   Read More

 


Defining a CAT or Critically Appraised Topic

Sara Benham, MS, OTR/L, ATP

July 15, 2013

What is a CAT?   Read More


Best Assessment Tool for Client-Centered Goals in Recovery Based Mental Health

Sean Getty, MS, OTR/L

July 3, 2013

What assessment tool facilitates client-centered goals the best in recovery based mental health?   Read More

 


Comparison of Asperger's Syndrome and Autism

Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L

July 2, 2013

Clarify the difference between Asperger’s syndrome and autism.   Read More

 


Regaining Arm and Hand Use Post-Stroke

Mary Harley, OT/L

June 26, 2013

Why don’t people regain use of arm and hand after stroke?   Read More

  


Licensure: Principle of Ethics or Not

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

June 24, 2013

Can you go over whether licensure is considered a basic or primary principle of ethics?   Read More

 


Driving Assessment

Theresa Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP

June 19, 2013

When is it appropriate to recommend a driving assessment for a client?   Read More

 


Benefits and Limitations of Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADLs)

Kim Furphy, D.HSc., OT, ATP

June 13, 2013

What are the benefits and limitations of EADLs?   Read More

  


Future of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Franklin Stein, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

June 10, 2013

What is the future of CAM?   Read More

   


Managing Potty Training in a Clinical Setting

Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L

June 4, 2013

How do you manage all the potty training in the clinical setting? Do you usually schedule home visits for this to decrease anxiety around public restrooms?   Read More


Constraint Induced Movement Therapy with Injuries other than CVA

Veronica T. Rowe, PhD, OTR/L, CBIST

May 29, 2013

Can Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) be used with Injuries other than CVA? For example, burns?   Read More


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