Wondering why it is important for occupational therapists to know MET levels, or what they even are? Or perhaps you know how important MET levels are, but you don’t feel certain of how to incorporate using them in your occupational therapy sessions. It can be extremely intimidating going to see a patient post cardiac-related disorder […]
Occupational therapists are often known as the go-to experts when it comes to helping our patients be as independent as possible with their activities of daily living. Recommending adaptive equipment for eating/self-feeding is one way to promote more independence in one of life’s most important occupations. Many of us have worked with patients with new […]
Have you heard about the top down vs bottom up occupational therapy approaches? Are you in OT school trying to figure out these two approaches? You may also find yourself wondering which is the best approach to use and wondering what exactly is the difference between the two. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered! […]
If you are curious about obtaining a lymphedema certification but you’re unsure how to go about it, we’ve got you covered! This article will highlight how you can become lymphedema certified in the United States as well as multiple other continents. Patients with chronic lymphedema can be difficult to treat, which is why many occupational […]
Newly practicing occupational therapists and occupational therapy students often ask, “How do we do an occupational therapy screening, and why do we do it?” We are often asked to do an occupational therapy screening on patients that someone suspects may need occupational therapy services. So, what should be included in the OT screening? How can […]
Sensory processing disorder seems to be a buzz phrase or diagnosis at the moment. You may know it as sensory integration disorder. Many adult-based occupational therapists have heard about it, but may not be familiar with treating it. It is often a condition more associated with the pediatric community, and OTs working with the adult […]
Do you love watching movies as much as I do? If so, I am sure you have seen the moment in Hollywood movies, when a person has a car accident or a fall, and magically wakes up from their coma. They are immediately able to form a coherent sentence to their loved one and can […]
What is the difference between rehabilitation vs habilitation? While these two words sound very similar and can seem confusing, these two words have distinct differences. Most people know what rehabilitation means, but habilitation is its lesser known cousin. So, we’ll outline the differences, as well as the similarities, and why it’s important to be able […]
You may have heard of the Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (also known as the KELS assessment) and wondered if it is an effective standardized assessment to use in your OT practice. Well, it is! This article is going to be highlighting 8 great reasons why occupational therapists should use the KELS assessment. There is […]
Looking for remote work as an occupational therapist can be challenging when you’re first getting started. I remember that at the start of my journey into remote work as an OT, I thought it would be impossible to be able to work from home. I was so used to being in the hospital in a […]