An OT is working with a client in a hand therapy clinic post…

An OT is working with a client in a hand therapy clinic post carpal tunnel release.  The client is approximately 4 weeks post-surgery and has started displaying symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome.  Which of the following steps is most appropriate for the OT to take?

1.     You are working with Jane, a CVA patient that present…

1.     You are working with Jane, a CVA patient that presents with Stage 4 Brunnstrom spasticity throughout their LUE.  Patient has severe cognitive deficits. You are educating the primary caregiver on how to perform an UE PROM program to maintain ROM. Your education would include:

You are completing a mat evaluation for your patient with a…

You are completing a mat evaluation for your patient with a traumatic brain injury on the Rehabilitation Unit. The patient is maximal assistance for transfers. Sitting balance is poor.  Patient has Stage III pressure ulcer on the sacrum. Patient is found to be in a posterior pelvic tilt, thoracic kyhphosis and convexity to the left in the trunk.   The misalignments in trunk and pelvis are found to be flexible during the mat evaluation.  Your recommendations for seating include: