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Therapy Participation with Pain
June 26, 2012
Would you encourage a patient to participate in therapy when they are in pain? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Comparison of Speech Recognition Program Preferences
June 22, 2012
Which program do you recommend to your users: Windows 7 Speech Recognition or Dragon Naturally Speaking? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Culturally Sensitive Caseloads
June 15, 2012
If a client does not wish to work with the same sex or opposite sex therapist, do you recommend switching caseloads with another therapist? Read More
Professional Issues
Cultural Competence Training
June 15, 2012
Has there been any research done on whether therapists, who have completed cultural competence training, have better treatment outcomes with their clients? Read More
Professional Issues
Video Self-Modeling in the Classroom
June 14, 2012
Do you ever give the students the videos of themselves (VSM) on a portable device, such as an iPod Touch, to help them complete classroom work? Read More
Pediatrics Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Contraindications of Video Self-Modeling
June 14, 2012
What are some contraindications of video self-modeling (VSM)? Have you found a certain diagnosis or behavioral problem that VSM might not work well with? Read More
Pediatrics Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Content of Video Self-Modeling
June 14, 2012
Is it ever appropriate to include bad behavior in video self-modeling? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Pediatrics
Characteristics of Candidates for Tendon Transfers or FES
June 6, 2012
Are there specific characteristics that you look for when choosing candidates for either tendon transfers or FES implantation? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Appropriateness of The Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity (FTHUE) for Clients with Visual or Cognitive Deficits
June 6, 2012
If the client has severe visual acuity problems, perceptual deficits or cognitive deficits, does that make the FTHUE a less useful tool? Read More
Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Vision
Age Parameters for Tendon Transfers and FES
June 6, 2012
Are there age parameters for tendon transfers or FES implantations performed on clients with spinal cord injuries? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Walking Groups for Increased Balance
May 30, 2012
Many facilities have walking groups to and from the dining room, are you aware of any other walking programs in long term care? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Use of Bedside Toilet Chairs
May 30, 2012
Do you recommend the use of bedside toilet chairs to increase safety? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Evaluating a Fall Management Program
May 29, 2012
When evaulating a fall prevention program, how do you measure success? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Time Allowance for Workers' Compensation Cases
May 25, 2012
What is the maximum time you spend working with a Workers' Compensation client? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation
Proper Seating for Office Ergonomics
May 25, 2012
Do you recommend that a client use one good fitting chair all day or have them switch between multiple seating surfaces such as a chair and then a stability ball? Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation
Company Compliance with Ergonomic Recommendations
May 25, 2012
Do companies ever adopt your ergonomic recommendations that were made for one client and apply them "company wide"? Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation
Contraindications for Stability Ball Use
May 22, 2012
Are there any contraindications for implementing a stability ball within the classroom? Read More
Pediatrics
Screening Clients on Antidepressants with the Geriatric Depression Scale
May 16, 2012
What are your thoughts about using the Geriatric Depression Scale to screen clients who are already on antidepressants or are receiving therapy? Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Gerontology and Aging
Documentation for Power Wheelchairs
May 16, 2012
With all of the Medicare and Medicaid changes, do you have to complete extra documentation to get power wheelchairs and seating systems approved? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Contraindications of Sensory Strategies
May 15, 2012
Are there any contraindications or negative consequences of implementing the wrong sensory strategy for a child? Read More
Pediatrics