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 …
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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 …
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We all know that spending time in nature can be relaxing and rejuvenating, but did you know that it can also positively impact your brain function? I’ve personally found that just being outside makes me feel more productive each day. For example, on occasion I’ll go surfing and sometimes there just aren’t any waves to …
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Until now, screening for dementia has been harder than ever. If you have a mild cognitive defecit, it’s usually hard to find a general practitioner that will spend the time to do a thorough screening. You can see a neurologist, but that can take months, and a thorough cognitive screening may not be done on …
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Hi I’m David, I’m a professional ergonomist, and I obsess over monitors. A good ergnomic monitor needs 3 important functions. It should be able to raise and lower, tilt, match the room lighting, and display resolution natively. There are a lot of monitors and manufacturer that will raise, lower, tilt, and match room lighting, but …
Knee surgeries can be painful and it’s hard to pinpoint recovery times because everyone is different. In general most people can be expect to be walking and transferring to a toilet within a few days. It’s important to get back on your feet as soon as you can, but there are things you’ll need to …
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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