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Lower and Middle Trap Exercise Progression

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines a progression of strengthening for the middle and lower trapezius. Each activity should be performed correctly prior to progressing. Exercises will likely be performed for multiple repetitions.
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Personal Device Care

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Empower your clients with cognitive impairments to improve independence with device care (e.g. hearing aids, contact lenses, orthotics, etc).
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Geoboard Patterns

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Simple to complex geoboard patterns for practicing fine motor skills.
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Math Squares

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Work on mathematical calculations, fine motor skills, and cognition with this fun game!
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Home Safety Screening

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Assess your client’s ability to resolve safety issues around the home with this home safety screening.
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Edema

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
For clinicians who need a quick clinical reference for grading, measuring, and treatment strategies for edema.Ahmadinejad, M., Razban, F., Jahani, Y., & Heravi, F. (2022). Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation. International Wound Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13704 Pellecchia, G. L. (2003). Figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size: Journal of Hand Therapy, 16(4), […]
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Characteristics of Early Interventions for Pain and Function Following Lower Extremity Joint Replacement: Systematic Review (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
The objective of this review was to systematically review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and evaluate the characteristics and long-term (≥6 months) benefits of nonpharmacologic interventions (billable by practitioners) for adults in the acute and subacute phase of recovery (<6 months post-surgery) after total hip or knee arthroplasty. RCTs from 1995 onward involving adults who had undergone a […]
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Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners in the United States (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Burnout is a concept that describes the psychological relationship people have with their job along three dimensions: exhaustion–energy, cynicism–involvement, and inefficacy–efficacy. A large body of literature indicates that feelings of burnout are common among health care professionals, including OT practitioners. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent and predictors of burnout in […]
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Ethnic Skin and Hair Care in Acute and LTC Settings

July 8, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will explore techniques used to care for African American patients including shampooing, styling, and upkeep of the varying hair textures that you may encounter. Additionally, it will also explore skin care issues and how, as a rehab professional, to incorporate cultural ideals into everyday intervention and clients’ activities of daily living (ADLs).
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