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Stress and Its Impact on the Body

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

December 19, 2012

What is stress and how does it impact our body?   Read More

 


Dealing with Challenging Behaviors in Clients with Dementia

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

December 14, 2012

How do you deal with challenging behaviors in this population and is the nursing staff responsive to your suggestions?   Read More


Reimbursement for Animal Assisted Therapy

Melissa Winkle, OTR/L, FAOTA, CPDT-KA

December 12, 2012

Do you have any tips for getting reimbursed for animal assisted therapy?   Read More


Screening for Depression in an Acute Care Setting

Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS

November 28, 2012

What depression screening tool would you recommend using in an acute setting post-stroke?   Read More


Difference Between Switches for Driving Vs. Other Devices

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

November 27, 2012

What are the differences between switches for driving and those for other devices?   Read More

 


A Matter of Balance Program Overview

Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS

November 14, 2012

What is A Matter of Balance Program? How do you become a Master Trainer? How can I integrate it into my occupational therapy practice?   Read More


Financing for Assistive Technology for Seniors

Kim Furphy, D.HSc., OT, ATP

November 6, 2012

What financing is available for assistive technology for seniors?   Read More

  


Self-awareness and Goal Setting Important Executive Functions of the Frontal Lobe

Steven Wheeler, PhD, OTR/L, CBIS

October 30, 2012

Why are self-awareness and goal setting key components of executive functioning in traumatic brain injury?   Read More

 


Motor and Sensory Preparation for Handwriting Activiites

Helene Gillespie, Ph.D., OTR/L

October 25, 2012

Do you encourage movement activities in the classroom in order to prepare students for fine motor writing tasks?   Read More

 


Protocol for Becoming An Orientation Specialist

Al Copolillo, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

October 16, 2012

How do you become an "Orientation Specialist" to treat vision impairments?   Read More


Replacing Pediatric Seating

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

October 9, 2012

How often can we replace pediatric seating systems?   Read More

 


Follow-up Treatment Schedule for Pediatric Seating

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

October 9, 2012

How often do you follow-up with a pediatric client after a seating evaluation?   Read More

  


Training Clients in Passive ROM Techniques for Tendon Injuries

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

September 25, 2012

Can a client be trained in passive ROM and "place and hold" techniques such as Duran's protocol and perform this independently at home?   Read More


Special Equipment Used with Disabled During Aquatic Therapy

Erika Kemp, M.S., OTR/L

September 18, 2012

Do you use special lifts or equipment in the pool to help disabled clients?   Read More


Balancing Activity and Rest During Cancer Rehabilitation

Julie Silver, M.D.

September 4, 2012

How can occupational therapists teach clients, in cancer rehabilitation, to balance rest with activities?   Read More


Sensory Smart Classrooms

Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L

August 28, 2012

Have you found that schools and teachers are receptive to "sensory smart" classroom techniques that allow opportunities for movement and sensory stimulation throughout the day?   Read More


Importance of Caregiver Training Sessions in Transition of Care

Shelly Mesure, M.S., OTR/L

August 22, 2012

Why it is important for the patient to be present during the caregiver training sessions?   Read More

 


Important Factors in Promoting Fracture Healing

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

August 21, 2012

What are some important factors in promoting fracture healing?   Read More


Close Packed Position for Distal Radius Fractures

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

August 21, 2012

What is the "close-packed" position for wrist (radiocarpal) fractures?   Read More


Burn Support Groups

Jennifer Conway, OTR/L

August 16, 2012

Do you have any support groups at the hospital for burn patients and their families?   Read More


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