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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
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
Use of the Brief Cognitive Rating Scale with Dementia Clients
May 15, 2012
Is the Brief Cognitive Rating Scale (BCRS) typically completed only at the initial evaluation or can it be completed at various times during the course of your treatment with an individual? Read More
Gerontology and Aging Cognition and Executive Function
IADL Safety with Dementia
May 15, 2012
At what stage of dementia would you want to begin to speak with caregivers about safety with IADL performance (i.e. driving and money management)? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Desserts as a Reward with Picky Eaters
May 15, 2012
Should kids get a reward, such as a dessert, for trying new foods? Read More
Pediatrics Feeding and Swallowing
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
Use of Myoelectric Prosthesis with Frail Clients
May 11, 2012
Can a myoelectric prosthesis work on a frail person without muscle bulk? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Staff Receptiveness to Increased Movement in Class
May 11, 2012
Have you found that schools and staff are receptive to increased movement strategies in class? Read More
Pediatrics
Frequency of Reevaulation of Custom Seating Options
May 11, 2012
How often do you reevaluate after fitting someone with a custom seating system? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Frequency of re-assessing positioning with chronic, fixed conditions
February 27, 2012
What would you recommend in terms of frequency of reassessing a client when you’re dealing with a chronic or a more fixed condition, like a fixed kyphotic posture or a fixed scoliosis? What woul... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Introducing Stability Balls as a Seating Alternative
February 13, 2012
In your study using stability balls instead of chairs, how did the teacher explain the introduction of the stability ball to the children in the classroom? What reason was given for switching from th... Read More
Pediatrics