From the first time we enter class as aspiring occupational therapists, we find ourselves surrounded by a community of peers sharing a similar experience. The best occupational therapy forums have the ability to extend that environment beyond physical encounters into online spaces. That camaraderie, whether enjoyed in person or digitally, provides a support network through […]
The following article on Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (along with Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy) was guest-authored by Janet Meydam, OTR/L and Meredith Chandler, OTR/L. We want to give both of them a huge thanks for sharing their insight and research for this article. According to the National Stroke Association, it is estimated that 9 out of […]
If you’ve already found your passion for all things vision in OT, it’s time to take a closer look at how you can incorporate vision into your practice. The next step will be to develop your skills assessing patients so you can feel more confident treating within the Occupational Therapy practice act and in turn […]
My interest in all things “vision” in the occupational therapy world has been stewing for several years. Working as an occupational therapist in inpatient rehab, I became interested in perceptual skills but did not dive into furthering my education or competency because I was more concerned with continuing education courses designed for stroke recovery, neuro-shoulder […]
We’ve probably all been there—you receive an order to fabricate a splint for a patient and you groan. You haven’t made a splint since OT school and you feel uncomfortable with your abilities to confidently create something, not to mention the amount of time it will take you to complete it! Don’t fear—no need to […]
We’re really excited to continue our Day in the Life series featuring Renee Leuschke, OTR/L. In this article, Renee shares what a day in the life is like working as an outpatient neuro occupational therapist as well as helpful information for anyone interested in working in outpatient neuro. While I’m currently an outpatient neuro occupational […]
One of the most common and important questions any new occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant wants to know is, “How do I get my occupational therapy license in my state?” Unfortunately, the answer isn’t always as simple as one might think. The process for getting your state occupational therapy license itself is not that […]
Looking for a list of the best occupational therapy podcasts? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a HUGE fan of podcasts in general, since they’re so easy to listen to while driving, walking the dog, working out, cleaning, and so on. I also love learning on the go, and listening to quality occupational […]
We’re really excited to continue our Day in the Life series featuring certified hand therapist Emi Ito, OTR/L, CHT. In this article, Emi shares what a day in the life is like working as an outpatient hand therapist as well as helpful information for anyone interested in working in hand therapy. Hand Therapy Settings Hand […]
Occupational therapy is such a rewarding profession. There’s not a day that passes that I question if I made the right decision when I went to grad school, and most occupational therapists I speak with feel the same way. However, there is the undeniable fact that this experience comes with a price: most of us […]