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Office Ergonomics: A Step-by-Step Guideline to Assessing the Office Workstation
August 18, 2016
This course is a transcript of a live webinar, Office Ergonomics: A Step-by-Step Guideline to Assessing the Office Workstation by Kelly Ingram-Mitchell, PT, MPT, CEAS, CWcHP. Please follow along with... Read More
Orthopedics Pelvic Health
Gaming in Stroke Rehabilitation
July 7, 2016
The following text is an edited transcript of a live webinar titled “Gaming in Stroke Rehabilitation”. Please follow along with course handouts to ensure understanding of material. Gami... Read More
Neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Physical Therapy Interventions: An Attempt to Limit Debilitating Symptoms
June 30, 2016
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Physical Therapy Interventions: An Attempt to Limit Debilitating Symptoms.The participant will be able to accurately describe the pathophysiology of ALS.The participant w... Read More
Neurology
Evacuation Considerations for Special Needs Populations
May 31, 2016
Learner Outcomes The participant will be able to identify at least three agencies involved in evacuating special needs populationsThe participant will be able to define the four elements of evacuation... Read More
Pediatrics
A Comprehensive Review of Current Physical Therapy Treatment for the Lumbar Spine
May 27, 2016
ObjectivesThe participant will be able to identify at least three difficulties in selecting effective physical therapy treatments for patients with low back pain.The participant will be able to identi... Read More
Orthopedics
The Treatment of the Pediatric Hand Patient: Part II "Congenital Conditions"
February 2, 2016
This presentation will build on the foundational information provided in Part I. It provides the learner with specific information on the evaluation and treatment of the congenital hand patient and th... Read More
The Treatment of the Pediatric Hand Patient: Part I
January 17, 2016
This course will outline the evaluation and treatment principles for the pediatric orthopedic hand patient, including the traumatic hand injured patient, and how it differs from the adult hand populat... Read More
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)