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Understanding occupational therapy assistant Salary 

Understanding occupational therapy assistant Salary 

May 15, 2023

Occupational therapy assistants or OTAs on average make about $66,250 per year according to bls.gov, but OTA salary isn’t that straight forward. OTA salary is based on the experience level, state, city, position (full-time, part-time, et), and setting. It’s difficult to really say how much OTAs make, but in this article I talk about everything …

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May 2, 2023

If you’re a healthcare professional, the best way to save on MedBridge is by using the promo code OTFOCUS to get $150 off CEUs. That includes unlimited CEU courses for one year related to nursing, physical, occupational, speech therapy, and athletic trainers. But is it worth it? What does it include? Is it refundable? Are …

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Is a back brace effective after surgery

Is a back brace effective after an injury or surgery?

March 29, 2023

In recent years, back braces have been controversial among physicians and therapists, but for the most part, they continue to be a commonly used device after a back injury or surgery. As an OT, back braces are used in my everyday practice, and it seems that every physician has a different opinion about how they …

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How being in nature can improve your cognitive functioning

March 22, 2023

We all know that spending time in nature can be relaxing and rejuvenating, but did you know that it can also positively impact your brain function? I’ve personally found that just being outside makes me feel more productive each day. For example, on occasion I’ll go surfing and sometimes there just aren’t any waves to …

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Online MOCA testing services to screen dementia and cognition

Online MOCA testing services to screen dementia and cognition

March 4, 2023

Until now, screening for dementia has been harder than ever. If you have a mild cognitive defecit, it’s usually hard to find a general practitioner that will spend the time to do a thorough screening. You can see a neurologist, but that can take months, and a thorough cognitive screening may not be done on …

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The best ergonomic position for dual monitors

The best ergonomic setup for dual monitors

February 26, 2023

Have you ever thought about what monitor size is best? Do you ever experience neck, eye, or shoulder strain from hours spent at your monitor.   If you’re a video editor, photographer, or audio engineer/musician you probably use a dual monitor setup for your office. So what’s the best dual monitor placement for ergonomics? Dual monitors …

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best ergonomic monitor for the Mac

What’s the best ergonomic monitor for the Mac

February 17, 2023

Hi I’m David, I’m a professional ergonomist, and I obsess over monitors.  A good ergnomic monitor needs 3 important functions. It should be able to raise and lower, tilt, match the room lighting, and display resolution natively. There are a lot of monitors and manufacturer that will raise, lower, tilt, and match room lighting, but …

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How to use the toilet after a knee replacement

How to use the toilet after a knee replacement

February 13, 2023

Knee surgeries can be painful and it’s hard to pinpoint recovery times because everyone is different. In general most people can be expect to be walking and transferring to a toilet within a few days.  It’s important to get back on your feet as soon as you can, but there are things you’ll need to …

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How to create a occupational therapy course that sells itself

How to create a occupational therapy course that sells itself

February 6, 2023

So you want to create an OT course? A course can be a simple way to share your skill with other practitioners and can be a huge service for the OT community. Creating an OT course can be your chance to change the face of what a good course should look like. It can also …

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How to make a carpal tunnel splint using plaster or thermoplastic

How to make a carpal tunnel splint using plaster or thermoplastic

January 15, 2023

Fabricating a splint can be time consuming and frustrating if you’ve never done it before. When I make a capal tunnel splint, I no longer rely on patterns, but patterns can be useful at first. In this blog post, I’ll will go over the steps involved in fabricating a carpal tunnel splint (Wrist cockup) at …

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