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Let's talk about death and dying. I think this topic is definitely not talked about enough in our society here in America. Even old...

The Experience Having an infant with a tongue tie can be stressful. As breastfeeding has regained popularity as the method of choice for new moms...

This article will describe the top least stressful occupational therapy settings to work in. Some of it will be based on research from the...

Tags Eye Movements, Eye Disease, Visually Impaired Persons, Vision Disorders, Blindness,  Diplopia, Vision, Binocular Vision, Monocular Visual Acuity, Visual Fields, Low Ocular Motility Disorders, Cortical...

Acute Emergency Services (EMS)Emergency DepartmentIntensive Care Unit (ICU)Specialty Neurotrauma OR Long-term Acute Care Post-Acute

The Rancho Los Amigos Scale is used to evaluate a patient following a brain injury. The levels are based on observations of the patient's...

I have been a smartthings user for a while now and have seen it go through many changes, including the Samsung acquisition and Classic...

After surgery or a condition, hypersensitivity may occur with or without pain in areas such as the upper limbs. Recovery is often slow and...

If you are looking into filing for a trademark as an occupational therapist, then this guide is for you. There are many benefits to...

Data breaches are a common and ongoing phenomenon these days. Patient information such as their health records, private information, and associated information make for...

This guide provides some ideas and insights into occupational therapy intervention for oral care after a stroke in the hospital (acute care, acute rehab). Barriers ...

We love our pets! Myself included. "Sixty-seven percent of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet...

Some interesting topics have come up in my feed lately regarding the Western diet and plastics. First of all, I love this stuff. Cheeseburgers....

This article features the most common kinds of apraxia associated with occupational therapy, prognosis, and treatment. About Apraxia Apraxia is a neurological disorder that is...

Choosing an Occupational Therapy School can be difficult when there are many great choices out there. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics,...

Side to Hold a Cane Which hand should you use to hold a cane (e.g., single point cane, Hurry cane, etc.) with? You should hold the...

Why Work Internationally Working as an occupational therapist in another country can be a unique opportunity to experience and immerse yourself in another culture. The healthcare...

Purpose A guide for occupational therapists and physical therapists to quickly size and select a wheelchair for your patient in acute care, acute rehab, and...

Facebook Controversy Facebook has been making headlines and been the talk because of the recent controversy from a whistleblower and released internal research on social...

One of my viewers brought my attention to the topic of 'virtual autism'. I was not familiar with this exact term, but I was...

Disclaimer: Now, I am by no means an insurance expert, but I wanted to provide some insight into the current life insurance world. This...

This content is also featured in the OT Dude Academy NBCOT® Exam Prep Course. Registration and enrollment are now open and completely free. See you there! Occupational...

Hey Pre-OT Students, I wanted to share a cool resource for those who are looking for the required occupational therapy shadowing hours when applying...

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MRC in ICU for OT Manual muscle testing (MMT) in the ICU using the Medical Research Council (MRC) Scoring...