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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 […]

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

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

Telehealth is a growing field for all medical practitioners, but it really hasn’t grown that much in the field of therapy. MedBridge recently released a comprehensive suite of telehealth courses and has implemented a new way to connect with patients via their online platform. The benefits of Telehealth for Occupational Therapy Telehealth is growing and

Recently, I found myself sharing the road on California’s central coast with a visibly older individual whose driving behavior raised some serious concerns. This driver was swerving between lanes, struggling with speed control, and often seemed confused about their surroundings. I was left with no choice but to call 911, fearing that this person’s safety

While it’s true that many individuals experience cognitive decline, I’ve found that a significant amount of them do not have symptoms. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a widely used tool for screening cognitive impairment, and its integration with virtual testing has emerged as a promising avenue in screening early dementia and other cognitive impairments.

As we age, changes in cognitive function can impact various aspects of our daily activities and routine. That’s why undergoing cognition testing is essential for anyone who is driving, cooking, living alone, or in need of a consultation. The MoCA is a widely used tool for assessing mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and it’s one

As an occupational therapist, I’m constantly exploring ways to improve patient-therapist interactions. This might include how patients exercise, understand their health, cognition and engage in meaningful activities. This is where the Apple Vision Pro could potentially transform healthcare. A new platform for healthcare professionals The Apple VisionPro could also be helpful for physical, occupational, or

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

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