As an OT blogger myself, talking about (and sharing) the best occupational therapy blogs out there is a topic near and dear to my heart. While I do love a good OT podcast as well (check out my favorite OT podcasts here), diving into a really helpful OT blog or website after work has been […]
At the beginning of your journey into occupational therapy (whether you are a student or new grad OT practitioner), it can be challenging to quantify the levels of assistance your patient is requiring within their activities of daily living (ADLs). You might be able to provide a wordy explanation about how much assistance your patient […]
If you’re visiting this article, you’ve likely searched something along the lines of “Cheap CEUs for Occupational Therapy.” With costs growing everywhere these days, we are here to help you find the best cheap (but still high quality) CEUs for your OT practice. These CEU options are applicable for both OTs and COTAs. You are […]
Goal writing in occupational therapy can feel tough. Goal writing correctly and effectively can be even tougher. This is especially true when you’re an OT student or are a new grad occupational therapist. This article will help simplify the goal writing process for OTs working in adult rehab settings, such as inpatient rehab, subacute rehab, […]
As occupational therapy practitioners, our brains are all about activity analysis, the ability to completely break down an activity and view the minute details that others don’t see. It is a thought process that is ingrained into our brains starting day one of occupational therapy school. Upgrading and downgrading occupational therapy interventions in a simulated […]
Before We Get into the Interventions, What is Activity Tolerance? When we think about activity tolerance in relation to occupational therapy, we are referring to the tolerance related to a person’s typical activities of daily living. Therefore, in this instance, activity tolerance is an individual’s ability to tolerate completing their activities of daily living. Activity […]
Are you an occupational therapy practitioner new to using physical agent modalities, also known as PAMs? You may not be aware of this, but the use of physical agent modalities was controversial in the profession of occupational therapy for many years. But, as professional roles and licensure acts were passed, the use of these modalities […]
Chronic pain is more prevalent now than ever before, making us wonder, “What is occupational therapy’s role in chronic pain?” It is no secret that chronic pain is a complex condition which can make many OTs feel daunted about assessing and treating chronic pain in their work setting. It is estimated that globally 20% of […]
Occupational therapy models, theories, frameworks, frames of reference — all of these different terms can be enough to make your head spin! Content that we learn in OT school is often heavily focused on these areas, and for good reason. We need to understand the basis behind all of the work we are doing as […]
In our first non-clinical jobs for occupational therapists article, Alternative Career Paths for Occupational Therapists, we highlighted 15 great alternative career paths for OTs, and after seeing the popularity of our first non-clinical OT jobs article, we are excited to share even more non-clinical career routes for OTs and COTAs. These positions also have an […]