Acute Care

3 Sternal Precautions You’ve Never Even Heard of

Quick Disclaimer and then on to the good stuff:As always, surgeon’s protocol should be the gospel. They have the ability to look at the...

Dear Marie: I walked into my patient’s room and the family member was writing down everything in a n

You should not be alarmed BUT you should be informed. As Occupational Therapists it is our job to encourage family members to be...

Guest Blogger: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

Guest Blogger Stephanie Hall, M.S., OTR/L, ITFS: Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) I have been an occupational therapist for 10 years....

Point of Service Documentation for the Occupational Therapist

This article will present two sides and SPOILER – no solid conclusion! Don’t worry, it’s very informative and worth the read! Point of...

Are you convincing your patients that your services are worth it?

In the world of $50 copays, Medicare and Medicaid uncertainty, and busy schedules, as OT we need to show our patients the value of...

9 Handy Tips to Organize Your IPhone

Technology is only as valuable as the one using it. Keeping up with the latest technology can help you daily by helping you organize,...

Help! Which activities can cause shoulder impingement syndrome?

Shoulder subacromial impingement syndrome is a common syndrome seen in adults. It occurs as a result of repetitive compression or ...

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