Today, I’m giving you my 3-month review of the Steelcase Leap V2. I know 3 months isn’t that long, but most people have a good idea after 3 months of solid use. If you haven’t already heard of Steelcase, they’re one of the most popular office chair brands out there. You’ll often spot them in […]
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The average pass rate for the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy is around 70%. If you’re like me, you just want to get it over with, so you can start working to pay off those loans! This quick guide should give you everything you need to know to study and pass the NBCOT, so
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In hand therapy, the dynamic extension splint isn’t the most often used splint, but it’s one of the most challenging to fabricate. In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about the dynamic extension splint. If you’re new to hand therapy or wanting to sharpen your skills, check out my book on splinting
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Writing an SOAP note for hand therapy may be completely different than writing a note for a more familiar setting like rehab or pediatrics, but the principles are the same. In general, hand therapy notes should include specific information about measurements (ROM, strength, etc), splinting, scar tissue, wounds, patient education, response to treatment, and much
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Hand therapy salary can be confusing, and that’s because most hand therapists don’t report their salary. In general, the average salary for hand therapists is about $80,000 per year, but it really depends on the location, setting, position, and who you work for. As a hand therapist, I can tell you honest truth about how
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Returning to your daily activities after a back surgery can be difficult and demanding. After surgery you’re usually taught to avoid bending, lifting and twisting to ensure a safe recovery. Here are a few ways to complete your daily activities while adhering to your spinal precautions. For more information on recovery, check out this article
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Most of us work in an office setting, and spending a lot of time staring at a screen can cause pain or discomfort in our back, neck, eyes, or shoulders. One way to reduce that strain is by making sure we have the right monitor setup and screen placement. For single monitors, the correct placement
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Mobilizing patients with extraventricular drains (EVDs) can be dangerous if certain parameters are not followed. These guidelines should help you know how to better manage EVDs when mobilizing patients for physical and occupational therapy. What’s an EVD? An External Ventricular Drain or EVD is a device used for monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP). The device is
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I’ve worked in various settings where it’s difficulty to know when to ambulate patients after a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Each hospital tends to have its unique protocol or approach to this matter, often neglecting the existing research on the subject. In short, yes PT and OT should ambulate patients after a
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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 $40k per year, while others make over $100k per year. According to the bureau of
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