Dynamometer (Grip Strength) by Age and Gender for Occupational Therapy
A helpful guide containing a table of average grip strength versus age groups and gender for occupational therapy evaluations and outcome measures.
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Alternative Outcome Measures (with Examples) to Behavioral Reward-Based Approach in School Occupational Therapy
Why Not Behavioral in School In a recent blog post, I discussed the limitations of the rewards-based behavioral approach commonly used in schools. I highlight how relying solely on external incentives can have negative effects, such as a short-term focus, dependency on rewards, diminished interest in learning, unrealistic expectations, competition, narrow task focus, and a … Read more
Alternative to Modified Ashworth Scale for Spasticity
The Modified Ashworth Scale (or the original version) are the most popular and common way used by therapists and physicians to measure spasticity. This ordinal scale is a simple clinical way to measure resistance to passive stretch. However, it is limited by the measurer’s subjective experience and is considered to have poor inter-rater reliability. Instead, … Read more
Assessment to Use for the Acceptance of Pain | Occupational Therapy
Pain Acceptance One of the ways to help patients manage their pain is to assess for their acceptance of pain. Chronic pain acceptance involves experiencing the ongoing pain without psychological or physical attempts to avoid, reduce, or control it. The Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ) was developed by Geisser and revised to a 20-item version … Read more
Study: AM-PAC 6 Clicks Daily Function for Acure Care Discharge Planning After Stroke
About 6 Clicks The AM-PAC 6 Clicks is a commonly used outcome measure in acute care. For example, in the hospital where I work, every acute care patient who is evaluated is scored on the AM-PAC 6 Clicks Short Forms to determine the level of disability and to help guide discharge planning. The 6 Clicks … Read more