Medical Research Council (MRC) Scoring System for Muscle Strength in the ICU for Occupational...
MRC in ICU for OT
Manual muscle testing (MMT) in the ICU using the Medical Research Council (MRC) Scoring...
Imaging Anatomy Reference for Occupational Therapists
Resource Alert
Sharing a resource I saw on social media.
This Instagram account @theradiologistpage shares imaging of various anatomy, e.g. CT of the brain, x-ray of...
MET Levels & Cardiac Rehab Made Easy for Occupational Therapy
In the process of making a new free NBCOT® Exam prep course for students, I accidentally discovered that the MET levels that the occupational...
Contact Guard Assist vs Standby Assist
Q: What is the difference and similarity between Contact Guard Assist (CGA) and Standby Assist (SBA) for physical rehab in occupational therapy and physical...
Occupational & Physical Therapy Levels of Assistance
Levels of Assistance Table
Note: The following are 'traditional' values for levels of assistance in percentages. This shouldn't be a problem if you are say,...
Dysphagia Levels
https://youtu.be/lA9aBbdp2iY
Older Version:
Foods
Level 1 - Pureed (Most impaired)
For individuals with moderate to severe swallowing difficulty.
Poor jaw or tongue control, and delayed swallow.
Pureed...
Spinal Cord Injury Occupational Therapy Reference Guide
ASIA Scale
A - Complete - No motor or sensory
B - Sensory Incomplete - Sensory but no motor function below the specified level
C - Motor...
Proper & Safe Transfer Techniques Occupational Therapy
Transferring is the client's movement from one surface to another. The process involves the pre-transfer, transfer, and post-transfer. As the client has some physical...
Thera-Band Resistance Level Chart by Color
Background
You may probably be aware that Thera-band comes in different colors. What are the differences between them? This consideration may be important, especially when...
Occupational Therapy DME Weight Limits
Occupational Therapy DME Weight Limits
Warning
Follow the manufacturer's specific guidelines for weight limits.
The weights listed are intended to give general idea of...