Occupational Therapy for Caregivers: TEDMED2012 recognized the growing crisis in caregiving as the second most important health/medical topic facing the nation today. This issue will take on greater urgency as a good portion of the estimated 76 million aging Baby Boomers become caregivers or patients … or both. Studies show that the well-being of caregivers ….
“A Good Heart Is Better Than All The Heads In The World”- Edward Bulwer-Lytton Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the number one killer of women across the globe, and September 29th has been designated “World Heart Day” to bring awareness to that fact. It is perhaps no small coincidence that this month is also “Fruit and ….
Shortly after 1885, the citizens of Clay Cut persuaded the South Florida Railroad to build a station in their sleepy, citrus-growing town, and then renamed it Haines City, in honor of a senior railway official. “The Heart of Florida” has since grown into the third most populous city in Polk County and yet retains a ….
A lovely little French movie is capturing worldwide attention and should be on every therapist’s list of must-sees. “The Intouchables” is based on the true story of aristocrat Phillippe Pozzo di Borgo, a quadriplegic, and his very unconventional Arab caretaker, Abdel Sellou. With a few exceptions, mainly the choice of a Sengalese actor, Omar Sy, ….
An integral, and sometimes stressful, part of modern day travel involves your suitcases and what you pack or don’t pack in them. For travel healthcare professionals this task can be especially daunting, especially if you have multiple assignments in completely different states, completely different climates, with completely different resources. We have collected some tried and ….
Most of the films about occupational therapy are documentaries or educational videos….tools of the trade. So it might surprise you to learn that there are a few good comedies and dramas out there that feature pivotal Occupational Therapy roles. When viewed chronologically, they present a unique perspective on attitudes towards healthcare issues and occupational therapy ….
April is not only Occupational Therapy Month, but also National Autism Awareness Month. After about 17 years, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has undertaken a revision of its authoritative text, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (The D.S.M.) and with it, a tightening of the definition of autism. The current D.S.M. definition requires ….
A small but significant number of infants and children under the age of fifteen, 6 in 100,000, annually suffer a stroke. The incident of stroke is noticeably higher for in utero and premature babies, as well as children under the age of two. These high risk groups likewise exhibit a higher incidence of cerebral palsy ….
Massage, music and exercise as therapeutic methods for treating mental illness can be traced back to the Greeks, but only in the early 20th century was occupational therapy widely accepted as a legitimate healthcare profession. Modern OT practices can be traced to World War I and treatment of injured combatants, many suffering “shellshock”, what is ….
In a recent article in “US News and World Report”, Nathan Hellman declares occupational therapy to be one of the “Best Jobs of 2012” stating that the profession “should see significant growth over the next decade”. Occupational Therapists work with patients across the age spectrum, but it is the substantial increase in America’s older population ….
April is designated as Occupational Therapy Month. OT students and practitioners are encouraged to organize and participate in a events and educational formats promoting the profession. AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) strongly supports these efforts and offers various tools and educational materials to be used specifically for promotional activities. To show our support, Centra is ….
Whether you are studying for a Master’s in Occupational Therapy or looking for an Occupational Therapy job, it is important to demonstrate a wide skill set. Being knowledgeable on new treatments as well as old is vital to progressing through your career path. To help you on your way, we have gathered some of the ….
Aquatic Therapy is used as a water based therapeutic tool for many conditions. Occupational Therapists are increasingly tuning into the benefits of treatment within the water. It is different to Hydrotherapy as Hydrotherapy uses water to maintain and restore health. Hydrotherapy is more physically based and is defined as ” . . . the use ….
The demand for Occupational Therapists (OTs) — professionals who help individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional limitations achieve independence in their daily living or working environments — is on the up. The OT job outlook for the next 10 years shows almost a 30% growth. Although job opportunities in hospitals, schools and other traditional settings ….
To Leduc or Vodder, that is the question? Occupational Therapists have accepted the challenge of being the specialists in the treatment of Lymphedema. Depending on the the categorization of the impairment there are two very different forms of treatment. Lymphedema, which usually appears as swelling of the legs, is a condition that is caused when ….
Sensory Processing Disorder (formerly known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction) is a disorder in which nervous system messages aren’t organized into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. About 1 in 20 children will be diagnosed with SPD, provided that they are even diagnosed correctly. Unfortunately misdiagnosis occurs often because healthcare professionals are not trained to correctly recognize ….
The old adage It’s not what you know, it’s who you know couldn’t be farther from the truth in any occupational field today, especially with the ability to exponentially increase contacts using sites like Facebook and Llinkedin. Occupational Therapists should not only be educated on these types of emerging media, but also understand how to ….
As an Occupational Therapist in the 21st century it’s exciting to be a part of the smart mobile device trend. With hundreds of thousands of apps in itunes, it turns out that there are a couple applications that make an OT’s life much easier. Here is a list of our must have IOS apps for ….
The term progressive mobility is defined as a series of planned movements in a sequential manner beginning at a patient’s current mobility status with a goal of returning to his/her baseline. Early mobilization of the critically ill may have just opened up a niche for the rehab profession’s sleeper, the Occupational Therapist. Because a Physical ….
Are you looking at a career in the healthcare sector but want to steer away from medicine (physician, nursing, physician assistant, etc.)? Why not consider a career as an occupational therapist (OT)? Working as an occupational therapist allows you to help people improve their ability to live their day-to-day lives as normally as possible. A ….