Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training
The primary job of athletic trainers is to provide immediate care to injured athletes. Acute and emergency care is the athletic trainer’s responsibility, as athletes are at risk of injuries and suffer medical emergencies during training and competition. Emergency Action Plan for Athletic Trainers All athletic programs should have a detailed emergency action plan […]
Read MoreSensory Integration for Children with Autism: An Occupational Therapy Perspective
Occupational therapists strive to provide evidence-based practice to children with autism. How occupational therapists are changing the field of treating autism in children For this ideal to become a reality, dedicated researchers with experience in the field continually conduct studies to test, examine, and develop the best interventions for their clients. Roseann Schaaf, PhD, […]
Read MoreReducing Chronic Pain by Controlling Pain Catastrophizing
Pain catastrophizing can influence pain-related outcomes through a range of theoretical mechanisms. Pain as a symptom, which is now considered the fifth vital sign, accounts for approximately 80% of physician visits and an estimated US$100 billion annually between healthcare expenditures and lost productivity. Experts increasingly recognize psychosocial factors as important moderators and determinants of the […]
Read MoreCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and the Occupational Therapist
Addressing risks & patient education are ways to lessen the occurrences of cardiopulmonary incidences. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 17.9 million people (about the population of New York) dying from CVDs in 2019. This number represents 32% of all global deaths, with 85% caused by heart attacks […]
Read MoreAssistive Tools in Pediatric Therapeutic Interventions
Occupational therapy practitioners play a vital role in helping children overcome challenges. Developmental delays in children can significantly impact their daily activities, communication, and overall quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 6 children in the United States has a developmental delay. Occupational therapy practitioners play a vital role […]
Read MoreProper Sleeping Habits for Athletes
The importance of proper sleeping habits for athletes In general, moderate exercise impacts sleep positively. However, in an analysis of over 1,600 studies, researchers found that athletes tended to suffer from poor quality sleep. Athletes took longer to fall asleep, woke up more often, had a hard time falling back asleep, and experienced non-restorative sleep […]
Read MoreEthical Decision Making in Occupational Therapy
Ethical decision making in Occupational Therapy. Ethics, or the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment, is part of the branch of philosophy referred to as moral philosophy. The study of ethics includes a “systematic study of rules of conduct that is grounded in philosophical principles and theory.” In laymen’s terms, ethics is a […]
Read MoreChoosing a Telehealth Platform
Choosing a telehealth platform requires careful consideration. According to Smithsonian Magazine, the first telehealth platform, the Teledactyl, was imagined in 1925 by Hugh Gernsback. While the Teledactyl was never used for telemedicine, the COVID-19 public health emergency resulted in the widespread use of other platforms for telehealth. Many organizations have found telehealth to be a […]
Read MoreTreating Deconditioning in Older Adults
Especially in older adults, deconditioning is a significant factor in physical outcomes. As the saying goes, “use it or lose it.” Especially in older adults, deconditioning is a significant factor in physical outcomes. Researchers have noted that older patients tend to have low levels of engagement in exercise, particularly after a hospital discharge. Physical therapists […]
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