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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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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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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Background Ulnar gutter splints are most commonly fabricated by hand therapists or surgeons. They have many uses, but are primarily used for boxer fractures (5th metacarpal fractures). The primary purpose of an Ulnar gutter splint is to keep the wrist and hand in a “safe position.” This should also allow the MP joints of the …
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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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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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There’s not a better time to set up your home office or studio for telehealth conference calls. Here are some easy low to high budget ideas to setup your telehealth audio and video to sound and look like a professional. Topics in this article Room and lighting setup What camera and lenses to use How …
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