Did you take a shower today? Did you make your bed? Did you walk for 10 minutes? Every day we expend energy doing simple daily activities. MET levels, or metabolic equivalencies, help us understand how much energy is used during these activities and provide a metric to understand physical performance. ADLs or activities of daily […]
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I’ll admit this isn’t the most exciting topic in OT, but writing good notes is how we show that the service we’re providing is skilled and necessary. In this article, I’ll discuss how to write better OT notes, interpret Medicare complexity levels, and how to respond to criticism. I’ll also provide examples and templates for
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Starting a job in hand therapy can be challenging, especially when you don’t have experience. Some places won’t hire you, and it can be overwhelming with all the expectations of a new grad. In this article, I’ll discuss how you can get a job in hand therapy straight out of OT school. How I landed
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Writing a good resume to get noticed and stand out can be challenging. The bottom line is to make your Resume look clean, simple, and professional. It should show your best self, and give your new employer as least work as possible. Here are 5 tips on what you should include in your Occupational Therapy
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If there’s any model that’s a perfect representation for occupational therapy, it’s the Kawa river model. The Kawa river model isn’t just a model, it’s a narrative. It tells the story of our life. The model takes a culturally sensitive approach to help us understand who we are, our life challenges, goals, and what is
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According to a new study, patients who have undergone a posterior hip replacement may be able to ignore hip precautions. In March 2019, at the American Academy of orthopedic surgeons conference in Las Vegas, Dr. Peter Sculco reported that low-risk patients who have undergone posterior hip replacements no longer need to maintain hip precautions in
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Occupational therapy groups can be fun or stressful. The people we see in group therapy may be excited and engaged or find the activity meaningless and not want to participate. It’s usually the ones who don’t want to participate who are experiencing some kind of fear. They may be feeling fear of pain, anxiety, feelings
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How do I reduce hand swelling, and when will it get better? These questions are asked by hand therapist on a daily basis. Most hand injuries cause swelling of some kind. This may include acute swelling after surgery or a recent injury. Swelling may also be chronic from a past injury. Sometimes swelling occurs for
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The first measures are to follow your facility and CDC guidelines. Were I work, we are required to wear either goggles or a face-shield in addition to our mask with every patient we see. Keep your distance from your patients as much as possible when performing oral hygiene, toileting, or feeding. Wear goggles, a face
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In this article I’ll explain the benefit of early mobilization programs for ICU patients working with both Physical and Occupational Therapy. What is Early Mobility? Early mobility is a standardized approach from a nursing based protocol, combined with the rehab team, to increase mobility of the critically ill as soon as safely possible. Early mobility
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