Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist. One of the most effective treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome is wearing a splint, which helps to hold the wrist in a neutral position and reduce pressure on the median nerve. In this blog post, we …
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Home health isn’t for everyone, but it can be a simple way to make a little more cash on the side as an OT or PT. You need to realize, that operating as a single home health provider can have it’s limitations, but there’s a loophole that might help you to work as a solo …
What is the average occupational therapy salary for new grads? It’s not as easy to answer as you might think. If you look online, OT salaries vary by state, city, job type, availability, and experience. Some OT’s make less than $40,000 per year, while others make over $100,000 per year. According to AOTA, new grads …
As you know, the cost of groceries, gas, housing, and pretty much everything has gone up. And that leaves you to wonder, why hasn’t my Salary gone up? Recently our president has announced that the economy is stabilizing and not because inflation is going down, but because wages are going up. The other day I …
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 …
Getting out of bed with a pelvic fracture can be extremely painful and difficult. The easiest way to get out of bed after a pelvic fracture is by rolling to the unaffected side and using a rail to push up. But in most cases, a recliner chair is preferred for the first few weeks. In …
If you’re looking for a good ergonomic chair on sale, Steelcase is one of the best one’s you can find. Right now Crandall office furniture is offering 20% off all their office furniture (coupon code BF2022), and that includes Steelcase chairs that have been returned. For example, the Steelcase leap, which is one of my …
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One of the biggest challenges patients and caregivers face after rib fractures is getting out of bed, because of the pain they experience. The easiest way to get out of bed with broken ribs is to avoid torsional (twist) movement and rolling to the strong side. In this article, I’ll share a few ways to …
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Pusher syndrome can be challenging to treat, and it can put you or a caregiver at risk when not treated properly. Pusher syndrome is best treated when patients learn their perception of upright is incorrect, understand the muscles involved to correct posture, and maintain the position for meaningful activities. In this article, I discuss tips …
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You may have known that most adults and older adults have problems sleeping, but did you know that occupational therapy can help? Loss of sleep can cause social isolation, increased risk of falling, impaired cognition, and increase your risk of dying. Poor sleep habits can also result in car accidents, poor grades in school, obesity, …
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