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Articles for PT CEUs
A HIIT for all Populations
October 31, 2015
Editor’s Note: This text-based course is a transcript of the webinar, A HIIT for all Populations, presented by Lori Sherlock, Ed.D., C.S.C.S., A.T.R.I.C., AEA Aquatic Exercise Specialist. Dr.... Read More
Aquatics Sports
Seating: Matching Client Needs to Product
October 21, 2015
Today's webinar is Seating: Matching Client Needs to Product. We are going to be talking about various categories of seating systems, including primary support surfaces, the seat and the back, seconda... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
An Overview of Electronic Aids to Daily Living
October 20, 2015
As we move through this topic of Electronic Aids to Daily Living or EADLs, we are going to cover various categories of these basic EADLs, and multifunction EADLs, and will define what those terms mean... Read More
Assistive Technology
Wheelchair Seating Assessment
October 15, 2015
We will talking about the evaluation team, evaluation of the client's current posture and current equipment, and really getting into the heart of the seating assessment. We will examine in detail the... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Seating Interventions
October 13, 2015
In today's webinar we are going to be concentrating on three different things. We are going to quickly go through some information about pressure. Pressure is a big deal when it comes to wheelchair se... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Upper Limb Prosthetic Rehabilitation for OTs: Management and Resources
October 2, 2015
This is the fourth and final in the series that is based upon an understanding on the types of limb deficiency and loss, the diverse technologies available, the approaches to evaluation which we learn... Read More
Upper Limb Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapists: Evaluation
October 1, 2015
When you see a client hopefully they have already seen a prosthetist. If not, you are going to be instrumental in helping them to find one. That being said, your recommendations based on what you find... Read More
Upper Limb Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapists: Understanding Technology
September 30, 2015
Occupational therapy is a critical component of upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation. The problem, as I shared last week, is that occupational therapists may rarely see an individual with amputation.... Read More
Upper Limb Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapists: An Introduction
September 29, 2015
What does prosthetic rehabilitation involve? It goes beyond the basics of preparing the residual limb and the actual prosthetic training of opening and closing a terminal device. It also includes aspe... Read More
Manual Mobility for Self-Propulsion
September 17, 2015
Editor’s Note: This text-based course is a transcript of the webinar, Manual Wheelchairs, presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS.>> Michelle Lange: We are going to be discu... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Dependent Mobility
September 17, 2015
Editor’s Note: This text-based course is a transcript of the webinar, Dependent Mobility, presented by Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS. >> Michelle Lange: Our webinar today is on... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Overview of Computer and Tablet Access
September 11, 2015
Today we will be covering computer and tablet access for clients who are unable to use standard access methods, like a standard keyboard and mouse. Traditionally on tablets, we use a finger on the dis... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Power Mobility
August 10, 2015
In this course, we are going to focus on power mobility. Generally, we look at power when other mobility categories do not meet a client’s mobility needs. Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Power Wheelchair Assessment: Mobility Training as a Part of the School Day
March 3, 2015
Within the school setting, we have a couple of challenges. First of all, a student may bring a power chair to school right after it has been delivered by the equipment supplier, and that might be beca... Read More
Assistive Technology
Indoor Rainy Day, Snowy Day Fun
February 27, 2015
In 2008, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans was released; sometimes referred to as PAG. It is the first ever publication of national guidelines for physical activity. Sometimes that surpri... Read More
Pediatrics
The Importance of Early Mobility
February 1, 2015
Typically, early mobility onset occurs at a very young age when children start rolling around the floor and then quickly followed by scooting and crawling. Those typical developmental milestones are c... Read More
Assistive Technology
AquaStretch Principles, Foundations and Preliminary Research
March 12, 2014
AquaStretchTM is a one-on-one, assisted, stretching and myofascial release technique performed in shallow water using weighted resistance. What is interesting is that in a client’s first session, th... Read More
Aquatics
Geriatric Balance and Dizziness Management
January 20, 2014
This presentation will include practical clinical applications of the latest evidence in the rehabilitation of geriatric patients with dizziness. Participants completing this course will be ready to r... Read More
Geriatrics Neurology
Infection Control
March 20, 2013
Prior to diving into this topic full force, it is important for us to basically have an appreciation as to what we mean by infection control. As defined by Bankaitis and Kemp, infection control refers... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance