For years, the anterior approach for hip replacements has been preferred by orthopedic surgeries to avoid the strict precautions associated with the posterior approach. But recent evidence has shown that posterior hip precautions may not be as serious with the latest advancements in surgery. In this article, I’ll discuss how minimal hip precautions can be […]
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What’s the difference between PT and OT? I hear this question over and over. Most people have a general understanding of physical therapy, but what do occupational therapists do? How do both these professions sometimes overlap, and how is OT in many cases more important than PT? What’s the difference between OT and PT? Someone
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What’s the process to become certified in hand therapy? Do I need a hand therapy certification to practice hand therapy? If not, is it worth it to still get certified? Is Hand Therapy certification worth it? First of all, the Hand Therapy exam pass rate is about 50%. The pass rate for the second attempt
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Before OT school, I had a poor understanding of what OTs did. Even during OT school, the presentations and exams don’t really prepare you for what you actually do as an OT. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before becoming an Occupational Therapist and tips to avoid burnout. Also check out 7 things
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Why is it so important to shadow an Occupational Therapist? Shadowing an OT and having observation hours is required for OT school, but more importantly, it’s an experience that helps you understand if OT is the right career for you. I would suggest to choose at least 3 or more fields to shadow as it
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The question I hear all the time is “why did you chose to be an Occupational Therapist?” In 2009, I graduated from college, and that was about the same time the recession hit. With a bachelors degree in international cultural studies, I knew it wouldn’t be easy to land a job right out of school.
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