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While stroke survivors deal with shoulder pain for many different reasons, 41-88% of survivors attribute it to frozen shoulder. When someone experiences one-sided weakness or paralysis after a stroke, keeping that limb moving to avoid frozen shoulder is tough to do. Check out these 5 simple, gentle stretches that can help reduce shoulder pain and keep a weak arm moving ❤️ https://lnkd.in/eykTztUG #stroke #strokerecovery #strokerehab #strokerehabilitation #strokerecovery #pain #painrelief #shoulder #shoulderpain #stretch #stretches #stretching #strokeawareness #braininjury #neuro #brain #poststroke #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization

A quick recap of our second 2024 training webinar, “Mastering Seating Assessments for Children and Paediatric Patients”: We were joined by Eve Ovenden, Independent Children's OT with a wealth of experience in children’s postural management. Some highlights from her presentation included: • The importance of having an accurate knowledge of child’s medical diagnosis and postural tone • Learning about the child’s lifestyle, occupational needs, hobbies and interests • How to specify seating for different environments, at home or at school • Comparing modular and moulded seating • The importance of correct pelvic positioning and how to spot postural problems And thanks to Ben Stirling for his hands-on demonstration of the Little Lento Care Chair, where he showed us: • How the Little Lento can adjust and grow with the child • The benefits of the tilt-in-space function • Additional accessories that can be incorporated into the chair • The versatility of the Little Lento to accommodate a wide range of paediatric needs To refresh yourself with the content, watch back here: https://ow.ly/Rk2s50R6psY Thanks to all who attended this informative training session and participated in the Q&A, some great advice came out of the webinar such as how to find charitable funding for paediatric seating. Here’s to the next one! #vividwebinar #masteringseatingassessments #paediatricseating

From strategy to execution, hear from Jen L. on how Cerebral Palsy Australia is amplifying its digital marketing 😎 #PN #PNDigital #DigitalMarketing #NFP #NotForProfit  My CP Guide

🎉 Welcome to our Occupational Therapy session at Triumph Therapeutics! 🎉 In today’s session, we’re diving into fun, hands-on activities that boost fine motor skills, sensory integration, and overall independence. Watch as our dedicated therapists guide children through creative exercises that help them grow, thrive, and build the skills they need for everyday life. Let’s celebrate progress, one small victory at a time! 💪 #OccupationalTherapy #TriumphTherapeutics #PediatricOT #SkillBuilding #EmpoweringKids"

Please see my newest blog post on the importance of Trauma Informed Care. #TraumaInformedCare #ERStories #DementiaCare #NurseLife #DoulaCare #PatientCenteredCare #HealthcareCompassion #MedicaidManagedCare #HealthEquity #EmpathyInCare

I celebrated being an AHP for 38 years today and I marked this special AHPsDAY 2024 in the only way I know how ……. by doing my job in service of others . I have always been super proud of my profession of Occupational Therapy . In my career so far , I have witnessed so much change, and participated in huge developments in clinical practice it’s been awe inspiring ! However, I have also witnessed some very poor practices delivered in a manner that lacks true person centred care. ( The good with the bad… I guess ) Knowledge about OT as a profession still causes much head scratching … I’ve noticed most people I speak to, still look blank at me when I say I’m an OT -they’re still unclear about what OT’s actually do !!! Most other AHP rofessions, it seems are more clearly understood but how do you explain what we do ??? It’s very hard …. This may help though -I read a simple statement recently that said ‘doctors and nurses can add years to your life but OT’s add life to your years ! It’s a priviledge to enable people to achieve THEIR goals through the science and interplay of the ‘person’ , the ‘environment’ and the ‘task’ -the fundamental principles of OT . A task may be to establish a daily routine after a major mental health episode, or to enable a person to understand their unique learning style in order to request reasonable adjustments from their employer, or by using a piece of equipment to facilitate every day independence … I regard it an honour to be an AHP ! #speechandlanguagetherapy #physiotherspy #arttherapy#podiatry#radiography

⭐️ April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we’d like to use the opportunity to recognize the important work OTs do for those with spinal cord injury (SCI).    OTs help people with SCI develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills to enable them to live more independently and engage in activities that are meaningful to them. They also support the mental, social, and emotional health of their clients.    OTs are also vital to our mission to restore movement, function, and independence after SCI. Our Up-LIFT pivotal study included 11 OTs across 14 study sites in the US, Canada, and Europe. They were responsible for conducting day-to-day rehabilitation sessions with our 65 trial participants, completing evaluations, and documenting outcomes. Given the study focused on upper limb strength and function, OTs helped trial participants practice activities like grasping, pinching, and using both hands together for daily tasks like holding a pen or opening a jar.🫙   Kristin Will, pictured below with a study participant, was an OT in our Up-LIFT pivotal study at Craig Hospital, a leading neurorehabilitation and research hospital in Englewood, Colorado. Kristin has worked in the field for more than a decade, including spending time in rural Uganda, where she opened a rehabilitation clinic. Kristin says her most fulfilling moments as an OT arise from helping clients perform activities that are meaningful to them. For instance, she shared with us that one trial participant was able to tie 150 balloons for their child’s birthday party after receiving investigational ARC-EX® Therapy in their therapy sessions. 🎈   We are grateful for the passion, dedication, and rigor OTs like Kristin bring to their work. Developing solutions to addressing unmet needs in the SCI Community is difficult, and collaborating with knowledgeable, experienced, and invested stakeholders is critical to solving these tough problems together. 🙏   #EmpoweringMovement #SCI #OccupuationalTherapists   All ONWARD Medical devices and therapies, including but not limited to ARC-IM®, ARC-EX®, ARC-BCI™, and ARC Therapy™, alone or in combination with a brain-computer interface (BCI), are investigational and not available for commercial use. 

Hey friends! Are you looking to improve child's your self-regulation skills? Check out our latest blog post by Sydney Centers for some amazing tips and insights. It's full of valuable information that will help give you insight on how occupational therapists can address concerns. #selfregulation #blogpost #occupationaltherapy #apt #kidtherapy 💡📚🧠 https://lnkd.in/eqQz-hqd

Having the right kit makes such a difference to daily life for anyone with #complexneeds. In this blog we look at some of the options available: https://ow.ly/BREn50QAv7R #paediatricseating #movingandhandling #stairs #specialneedskids

As Carers Week 2024 unfolds from 10th-16th June, this year's theme 'Putting Carers on the Map' highlights the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers who selflessly support loved ones with illness, disability, mental health conditions, or addiction. Carers Week is not only an opportunity to raise awareness about the essential work carers do but also a call to action for policymakers, communities, and businesses to provide much-needed recognition and support. According to the new ‘No choice but to care’ report, published on the first day of Carers Week 2024, a staggering 82% of carers highlight the toll on their physical and mental health, and nearly 60% note that feeling valued would enhance their wellbeing. It's clear that more needs to be done to support these unsung heroes. #carersweek2024 Julie Dock Ruth Stross 💭 Anna Sprigings Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSaFqBx2