Occupational Therapy

Balance assessments play a key role in gauging your stroke patient's fall risk, functional abilities, vestibular impairment, proprioception, and more. Read on for a breakdown of five essential balance assessments in stroke rehab: Romberg, Unterberger, Berg Balance Test, timed up and go, and functional reach test.

With specialized task simulation tools, occupational rehab clinics can recreate realistic work environments, making the transition back to the job smoother. This involves accurately matching the weight and handle of objects, meeting endurance and repetition requirements, and simulating lifting heights.

Hand therapy tools for neuromuscular reeducation are valuable tools for your clinic. When searching for your next hand therapy tool purchase, here are eight factors you should look for to find the right one for you.

Neuromuscular reeducation is the intersection between neurological relearning and functional rehabilitation. In occupational therapy, it is often the “how” behind the inspiring rehabilitation journeys of our most severe cases. In this article, we’ll uncover why this approach works, how to objectively measure progress, and which treatment techniques to use with your patients.

It's time to get proactive with our elderly clients' health. Help stop future falls, injuries, loss of mobility and function, and other health problems with this preventive approach to functional rehab.

Dive into the complexities of managing boutonniere deformity, a common yet challenging finger injury in sports and rheumatoid arthritis patients. This article offers a comprehensive guide on diagnosis, treatment, and practical insights for rehab therapists.

As mental health gains increasing recognition, understanding the psychological aspect of recovery is more important than ever. Learn why I consider the first failure a major milestone, how to leverage the therapeutic alliance, and the impact on three clinical settings: neurologic, workers' comp, and geriatric.

Whether you’re a seasoned clinic manager or newly stepping into the role, these insights will help you create the best outcomes in your rehabilitation clinic. We’ll explore concise strategies and new innovations that will help you succeed, from staff management to reimbursement and more.

Aerobic exercise offers the potential to not just mend but revitalize. It’s time to elevate this unsung hero of recovery so that it becomes a cornerstone, rather than an afterthought, in neurological rehab.

OTs, PTs, and other rehabilitation professionals use CPT 97530 for "dynamic activities to improve functional performance." With this definition, you may think any treatment qualifies as Therapeutic Activities. But payers are looking for something more specific in your documentation for reimbursement.

We've all had them. Difficult patients can be disruptive, argumentative, non-compliant, or just plain hard to deal with. Get helpful advice on turning a difficult patient relationship into a prosperous one.

To identify DeQuervain’s, check for pain when there is pressure on the thumb and wrist. The Finkelstein test is the most common diagnostic tool for this injury. Treatment for DeQuervain’s includes hands-on techniques, therapeutic exercises, and home recommendations.