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An OT is working with a client in a hand therapy clinic following a distal radial fracture with surgical pinning.  During which stage of therapy would it be most appropriate to introduce tendon gliding exercises.  

John is working with OT 5 days post CVA in an acute care hospital.  John appears confused and has trouble responding to questions during therapy.  He also displays the pushing syndrome. While completing a therapeutic activity seated at the edge of mat, John appears to have increase pushing and requires maximal assistance to correct. As the therapist you would…

You only have a few days left of your study abroad trip. There are many people you met in Moscow whom you would like to see or hear from again but you have no contact information. You are preparing to text your best friend to ask for contacts. Fill in “который” in the correct form to obtain correct phrases. 1. Ты помнишь, как зовут студентку, у [kotoroj] был красный велосипед? 2. Мне очень понравился парень, [kotoryj] играл на рояле. Ты его знаешь? 3. У тебя есть номер телефона девушки, с [kotoroj2] мы познакомились в кафе на Цветном бульваре? 4. Как зовут твою подругу, [kotoruyu] мы встретили в магазине? 5. Я забыла фамилию профессора, к [kotoromu] мы ходили в гости на прошлой неделе. 6. Ты помнишь сестёр, [kotorye] работают в библиотеке?

5. According to the author, what important skill is needed?

A client with rheumatoid arthritis is experiencing a new flare-up of pain in her thumb joint.  What pre-fabricated splint and wearing schedule would you recommend for this client?

1. Translate the title of the article into English.

Free writing._______________________________________________________________10% You are preparing to leave for your study abroad semester. Your Russian-speaking host family is preparing for your arrival and would like to know, among other things, about your health and wellness needs. Write your host, Светлана Алексеевна, and tell her a bit about your health and your wellness habits. Here are some topics you may want to address: Do you get sick often? What do you do in order not to get sick (in terms of physical activities, or other habits – such as sleeping with the window open)? What do you do in order not to get tired, or sleep well, or to avoid headache? What foods you aren’t allowed to eat, or avoid (because of allergies, or just to avoid getting sick)? What remedies do you prefer if you catch a cold? Finish your letter by stating that you hope everything will be alright. Write at least 10 sentences, and use чтобы  and other sentence connectors as needed. Content                                    /30 Organization                            /20 Vocabulary                              /20 Language Use                          /25 Mechanics                               /5

c) How does she describe the current state of their relationship? (Provide all the available details)

A continuous process of assimilation and growth within the organization for new hires is referred to as _____.

An OT is working on improving fine motor performance for a client with advanced chronic osteoarthritis and moderate Swan neck deformities in all fingers.  This client complains of pain and stiffness in bilateral hands at the beginning of the therapy session.  Which preparatory activity is recommended for this client?