Category: Adults
How to teach attention in occupational therapy: Part 1
In this two-part post we will discuss how to teach attention in occupational therapy. Part 1 focuses on the importance…
Encouraging participation in clients who would rather refuse therapy
Many new therapists are surprised to learn just how frequently clients will refuse therapy. This refusal may come in the…
Collaborating with nursing to maximize progress in a SNF
Even if you work in a fully staffed SNF and have the ability to spend an hour or more with…
How to don compression stockings without an assistive device
If you work with post surgical orthopedic patients in any setting, chances are you will be asked about donning compression…
Leading successful mental health groups as the “outsider”
There are many cases in mental health practice where you may be leading a therapy group as the “outsider.” Maybe…
Four considerations for working with clients who have dementia
Working with clients who have dementia can be very challenging, particularly in a rehab setting where you are trying to…
Three bathroom modifications NOT to recommend
When it comes to recommending home modifications, there are many different types of equipment available to assist with almost any…
Using an activity analysis to implement occupation based interventions
While some clients are agreeable to trying any intervention you suggest, knowing its purpose is to achieve their goals and…
The effects of high vs. low repetitions on maximizing skeletal muscle hypertrophy
This guest post is written by Dr. Anthony Ponce, PT, DPT, MSEd, CSCS, and gives an evidenced-based recommendation for exercise…
Five questions to ask yourself when a client isn’t making progress
Sometimes you have that client who just isn’t making progress with therapy. Maybe they made progress initially and then plateaued…