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 bones, etc. with landmarks labeled. I have always had a challenge (and still do!) reading imaging and usually resort to reading the report. Although this is intended for radiologists, … Read more
Stages Stages you should know go from 1 to 6 I to VI. To minimize confusion with the actual MET levels which are written in decimal format, the stages are written in roman numerals. Stage I Stage II Stage III Stage IV Stage V Stage VI MET Level Ranges to Know 1.0 – 1.4 (Stage I) … Read more
Q: What is the difference and similarity between Contact Guard Assist (CGA) and Standby Assist (SBA) for physical rehab in occupational therapy and physical therapy? Similarities Typically they are used to document transfers and mobility. Both can be used in all ADLs for physical rehab such as dressing and toileting. In both cases, the therapist … Read more
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, working in acute care. However, in settings such as acute rehab (ARU), as the FIM was phased out and replaced by the CARE Tool/Section GG, the language and percentages were … Read more
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 allows extra time for the swallow response to trigger. No course textures are allowed. No mastication is allowed. Advance to next level as soon as possible. Examples: pudding, pureed … Read more
ASIA Scale A – Complete – No motor or sensory B – Sensory Incomplete – Sensory but no motor function below the specified level C – Motor Incomplete – Motor function is preserved below the specified level with more than half of key muscles with muscle grade LESS than 3 D – Motor Incomplete – … Read more
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 or cognitive limitations, they require the physical assistance, cues, or supervision of the OT, caregiver, or staff. As each client, OT, their strengths/weaknesses, environment, and situation are different, each transfer must … Read more
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 working with clients who have precautions, restrictions, or limitations in the ability. While you can monitor your clients during therapy, you may also wish to issue them Thera-bands to use … Read more
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 how much weight each piece of equipment holds. As always, do not attempt to modify a piece of equipment if carry’s patient load, as this may compromise the integrity of the … Read more
Video Explanation, Mneumonic and Demo Balance Grades for Occupational & Physical Therapy (Normal, Good, Fair, Poor Scale) Static Balance Normal : Able to maintain steady balance without support against all challenges Good+ : Maintains balance with limited postural sway against maximal challenges, no external support Good : Maintains balance with limited postural sway against moderate … Read more