OT Archives – Page 87 of 124

Total Hip Arthroplasty and the Role of Occupational Therapy

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Total hip arthroplasty comes with many questions from patients, including materials and approaches used, precautions, and what the recovery process will look like. This handout explains these items and focuses on the role of OT in the recovery from a THA.

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Toileting Schedules

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout provides education for patients and caregivers over the importance of using a toileting schedule, and the potential consequences of incontinence.

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Tips for Caring for Someone with Dementia

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This is a handout outlining best practices for caring for someone who has dementia. Includes practical tips and strategies to optimize safety and independence.

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Tips for Successful Pivot Transfers

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This is a handout for caregivers of someone requiring max assist with transfers outlining best practices and safety during a pivot transfer.

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Thumb Stability Exercises and Pain Management

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout visualizes 6 specific stability and pain management exercises for arthritis.

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Three Low Vision Visual Attention Tasks for the Right Brain

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

These three tasks challenge awareness of both the right and left sides of a page, alternating attention as needed, with all text designed to be appropriate for low-vision patients.

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Theraband Home Exercise Program

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout covers basic upper extremity theraband exercises with simple images and instructions for patients to use at home.

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The Science of Habits for Healthy Behaviors

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Use this habit formation handout to help patients better understand the science behind building healthy routines and long-term behavior change. This resource introduces concepts such as implementation intentions, habit stacking, the cue-routine-reward habit loop, and the Kaizen approach to gradual improvement while encouraging practical, realistic strategies for improving consistency and follow through with healthy behaviors.

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The Role of Therapies During COVID-19 Recovery

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout provides basic information about COVID-19 as well as how physical, occupational, and speech therapy can assist in the recovery process.

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The Role of the Insula in the Brain

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

The insula is the underrated part of the brain unknown to many. It is responsible for many vital pieces of our daily activities such as our self-awareness, emotions, some senses, contributes to motor control, and complex speech. This handout provides knowledge about this important part of the brain.

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