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Why aren't learning disabilities mentioned when discussing sensory integration and sensory processing topics?

Cindy Clough, MS, OT

December 28, 2015

Learning disabilities seemed not to be mentioned with sensory integration and sensory processing. Is there a reason?   Read More


Alcohol and the older adult: The screening process

Susan Swinehart, OTD, MS, OTR, FAOTA

December 21, 2015

During the screening process, would you advise to bring the family in as well?   Read More


Why are molded and aggressive contoured seating systems not recommended for bariatric clients?

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

December 15, 2015

Why are molded and aggressive contoured seating systems not recommended for bariatric clients?   Read More


How Do I Decide On Wheelchair Seating For A Client?

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

December 7, 2015

How do I decide on wheelchair seating for a client?   Read More

  


Electronic Aids To Daily Living

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

November 30, 2015

What is our take home message when it comes to electronic aids to daily living?   Read More


What Is Interhemispheric Inhibition?

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

November 23, 2015

What is interhemispheric inhibition?   Read More


How Do I Resolve When A Patient Cannot Give Informed Consent And Family Members Disagree?

Rachel Wynn, MS, CCC-SLP

November 16, 2015

If a client cannot give informed consent and family members disagree, how do I resolve this?   Read More


How Did You Decide To Make The Cutaneous Anchor System?

Debra Latour, OTD, M.Ed. Advanced Practice of Occupational Therapy, OTR/L

November 9, 2015

How did you decide to make the cutaneous anchor system as an alternative to the harness for upper limb prosthetic use?   Read More


How Do We Prioritize Seating Challenges During a Wheelchair Evaluation?

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

November 2, 2015

These challenges that we see in seating often are not seen in isolation. We see combinations of them. How do we prioritize them during a wheelchair evaluation?   Read More


During a Seating Evaluation, How Do You Handle Tone?

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

October 26, 2015

When tone is variable, how many times do you re-measure or what is your recommendation for how to handle during a seating evaluation?   Read More


What Are Some Common Comorbidities That You Often See With A Prosthesis?

Debra Latour, OTD, M.Ed. Advanced Practice of Occupational Therapy, OTR/L

October 19, 2015

What are some common comorbidities that you often see with a prosthesis?   Read More


How Often Should a Person Be Re-Evaluated or Refitted for a New Prosthesis?

Debra Latour, OTD, M.Ed. Advanced Practice of Occupational Therapy, OTR/L

October 12, 2015

How often should a person be re-evaluated or refitted for a new prosthesis?   Read More

 


Do Any Of The Prostheses Have The Ability To Use Touch Screen Technology Such As With An iPad?

Debra Latour, OTD, M.Ed. Advanced Practice of Occupational Therapy, OTR/L

October 5, 2015

Do any of the prostheses have the ability to use touch screen technology such as with an iPad?   Read More


How Do You Get a Person with Cancer to Exercise?

Andrea Branas, PT, MSE, MPT, CLT

September 28, 2015

How do you get a person with fatigue from cancer to exercise?   Read More

  


What is an Orthosis?

Jared Howell, MS, CPO, LPO

September 22, 2015

What is an orthosis?   Read More

   


How Can We Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries with Computer Use?

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

September 17, 2015

How can we prevent repetitive stress injuries with computer use?   Read More

 


When Should a Child Move From Riding in a Car Seat to Riding in Their Mobility Base?

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

August 31, 2015

When should a child move from riding in a car seat to riding in their mobility base?   Read More

 


Why is Letter Tracing Not Thought to be Effective in Teaching Motor Plans?

Helene Gillespie, Ph.D., OTR/L

August 24, 2015

Why is tracing around letters not thought to be effective in teaching motor plans?   Read More

 


What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Power Seat Lift?

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

August 18, 2015

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a power seat lift?   Read More


What Are the Different Drive Wheel Configurations in a Power Wheelchair?

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

August 11, 2015

What are the different drive wheel configurations in a power wheelchair?   Read More


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