Ask the Experts

OT and PT Both Receive a Screening Referral for the Same Problem

Shelly Mesure, M.S., OTR/L

September 5, 2013

What would you suggest when OT and PT both get a screening referral from nursing for the same issue, for example transfers? Read More

Gerontology and Aging

Protocol When a Client or Family Member Wants a Restraint

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

August 28, 2013

How would you approach a situation when an actual client is requesting something that may be considered a restraint? For example, someone, who has had a stroke, requests a full lap tray because they... Read More

Gerontology and Aging Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility

Becoming an Evidence-Based OT

Alison Lane, Ph.D., OTR/L, Amy Darragh, Ph.D., OTR/L

August 28, 2013

How do you become an evidence-based OT? Where do you start? Read More

Professional Issues

Types of Patients Seen by a Pediatric Feeding Team

Haven Qualman, MA, CCC-SLP, BRS-S

August 22, 2013

What are the types of patients seen by a pediatric feeding team? Read More

Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics

Time to Start Potty Training

Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L

August 22, 2013

When should you start potty training? Read More

Pediatrics

Pain as a Contraindication for Constraint Induced Movement Therapy

Veronica T. Rowe, PhD, OTR/L, CBIST

August 22, 2013

Is shoulder pain or pain as a result of spasticity a contraindication for CIMT? Read More

Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics

Symptoms of Dementia

Michelle Hediger, M.S., OTR/L

August 14, 2013

What are some symptoms of dementia and the resultant behavior? Read More

Gerontology and Aging

Use of Overhead Lifts in the Home

Lenore Frost, PhD, OTR/L, CHT

August 12, 2013

What about carryover for home? Do you recommend overhead slings for home too? Read More

Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health

Role of OT in Transitioning Adolescents to Adulthood

Beth Ann Hatkevich, Ph.D., OTR/L

August 9, 2013

What is the role of OT in transitioning adolescents to adulthood? Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pediatrics

Behavior Responses with Light Touch During Infant Massage

Jennifer Pitonyak, PhD, OTR/L, SCFES, CIMI

August 8, 2013

What kinds of behavioral responses might you see during infant massage when utlilizing light touch? Read More

Pediatrics

Findings from Current Sensory Interventions for Autism

Alison Lane, Ph.D., OTR/L, Chelsea Hetrick, B.S.

August 1, 2013

What are some of your findings from the SenSA Laboratory at Ohio State University and your review of the literature when looking at current sensory interventions for autism? Read More

Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based

Quick Assessments for Upper Extremity Spasticity

Vanessa Roberts, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM

July 31, 2013

How would you recommend evaluating a patient for spasticity if you are only given 30 minutes of time for an evaluation? Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities

Using Results from Balance Testing in Goal Writing

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L

July 25, 2013

Do you ever use balance measures from your standardized tests in your goal writing? Read More

Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities

Using Pressure Mapping Technology for Justification with Funding Sources

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS

July 25, 2013

Have you had good feedback from funding sources when using the pressure mapping technology? Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities

Core Strengthening for Upper Limb Amputees

Barton Bishop, DPT, SCS, CKTI, CSCS

July 25, 2013

How would you perform core strengthening with upper limb amputees? Would you use techniques similar to the weight shifting techniques that you demonstrated? Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics