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Second Impact Syndrome in TBI

Victoria Harding, M.S., M.B.A., CCC-SLP

May 1, 2013

What is "second impact syndrome" in TBI?   Read More

 


Adaptation or Maintenance Level of Care with Patients with Dementia

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

April 22, 2013

What is adaptation/maintenance level of care for patients with dementia?   Read More

 


Normalization Principle in Memory Training

George Fluharty, M.A., CCC-SLP

April 17, 2013

What is the normalization principle in memory training?   Read More


Ultrasound for Contractures

Andrew Starsky, PhD, PT

April 15, 2013

Can ultrasound be used for long term contractures?   Read More

  


G-Code Documentation

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

April 8, 2013

Are COTAs able to submit G-codes for Medicare billing?   Read More


Hallmark Feature of Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease

Erin Foster, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L

April 4, 2013

What is the hallmark feature of cognitive dysfunction in clients with Parkinson's Disease without dementia?   Read More

 


Evaluation Versus Plan of Care

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

April 1, 2013

Can an initial evaluation serve as the plan of care in a LTC facility?   Read More


Error-Free Motor Learning with Balance Training

Salvador Bondoc, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CHT, FAOTA

March 27, 2013

Does the motor learning need to be "error-free" with balance training?   Read More

   


Overview of the Saeboflex

Salvador Bondoc, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CHT, FAOTA

March 25, 2013

Can you provide a brief explanation of the Saeboflex?   Read More

  


Ways to Self-Regulate Stress

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

March 21, 2013

What are some ways to self-regulate stress?   Read More


Use of Environmental Social Cues with Individuals with Alzheimer's

Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS

March 20, 2013

Can you review what environmental social cues are?   Read More

 


Definition of the Behavioral Approach of Embedding

George Fluharty, M.A., CCC-SLP

March 18, 2013

Can you give an overview of the technique of embedding?   Read More


Amount of Movement Needed for Mirror Therapy

Dawn Nilsen, EdD, OT/L

March 17, 2013

Is there a certain amount of active range of motion needed in an affected limb post stroke in order to begin mirror therapy?   Read More


The Advantages of Therapy Groups in Treating TBI

Steven Wheeler, PhD, OTR/L, CBIS

March 13, 2013

What are the advantages of therapy groups when treating executive cognitive deficits in patients with TBI?   Read More


Dealing with Patients with Dementia Refusing Treatment

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

March 13, 2013

Sometimes we have to meet the minutes, yet a patient strongly refuses. How do I advocate to the supervisor to not treat?   Read More

  


The ABC Method Applied to Dementia and Challenging Behavior

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

March 8, 2013

How can we apply the "ABC Method" to challenging behavior exhibited in patients with dementia?   Read More


Radial Nerve Compression Treatment Ideas

Rebecca Neiduski, Ph.D., OTR/L, CHT

March 6, 2013

With all the different ideas out there for radial nerve compression, have you changed your ideas about treatment and what do you think is the best combo?   Read More

 


Overview of Hand Transplants

Marie Pace, M.H.S., OTR/L, CHT

March 1, 2013

What are some important areas to keep in mind with hand transplants?   Read More

 


Assistive Technology in the Classroom for Children with Autism

Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L

February 27, 2013

Are teachers supportive of assistive technology in the classroom for children with autism?   Read More

  


Assessment for Assistive Technology

Sara Benham, MS, OTR/L, ATP

February 25, 2013

What are the initial steps that you go through when you are assessing for assistive technology?   Read More


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