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83Relieve Arthritis Pain- Heat Treatment Options
Most people with arthritis will use some type of heat treatment at home on a regular basis to relieve arthritis pain. It can be as common and simple as a daily hot shower or bath, or a heating pad. There are other inexpensive options for home use as well.
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84What is the role of occupational therapy in orthopedics?
What is occupational therapy? Before knowing the role of occupational therapy or OT in orthopedics, you must know what is occupational therapy. From what I have read and understood in the past years,...
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77Relieve Arthritis Pain and Stiffness in the Hands with Contrast Baths
Contrast baths, the use of alternating warm and cold water, are one of the best and most simple strategies to relieve arthritis pain and stiffness in the hands.
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90Breast Cancer- Self Management Strategies After Surgery
Ten years ago I was a pediatric occupational therapist and knew nothing at all about caring for clients after surgery for breast cancer. Four years ago I was the de facto expert in my clinic. Even physical...
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79Computer Ergonomics- Quick Start Relief Tips for Desk Workers
My journey to becoming an ergonomic expert began about 7 years ago, when my Occupational Therapy practice shifted to clients with arm complaints. I realized the majority were desk workers. Ergonomics was always an issue.
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72Occupational vs Physical Therapy - What's the Difference?
Some say that PT addresses the lower half of the body while OT addresses the upper half. Others say that PT works on gross motor coordination while OT works on fine motor. Physical therapy focuses on big...
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71Teaching Art In the Elementary Classroom: A Lesson In Classroom Dynamics
Last year I was given the awesome opportunity to teach art in my daughter's 5th grade classroom. I eagerly accepted this new challenge and looked forward to sharing my love of art with the children. It was my...
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76Sensory Stimulation and ADHD
Diagnosed at age 4 with ADHD, the first grader is struggling to conform in his first grade class. During "story time" - he plays with his hair or drums his fingers. Antsy to get up and move around, the boy...
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62Living in my car
My car needs to be cleaned. I am totally aware of that. But I need to stop driving it long enough to do that. What to take out? Not the soccer chairs, I will need those for the two games I will be going to...
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82Relief From Arthritis Pain- Hand Pain Relief with Resting Hand Splints
Resting Hand Splints, worn for sleeping, are very effective for relief from arthritis pain and stiffness in the hands.
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