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“I feel like I am really flexing my occupational therapy muscles and growing them”. I love this…and occupational therapy We are kind and curious. We are problem solvers. We are people people. We change lives. We realise potential. These are our muscles and they are our strength. Let’s use them. Great talk on leadership and flexing our ‘muscles’ within our field of practice at Royal College of Occupational Therapists specialist section from Therese Lebedis Samantha Turner (MSc, BSc, PGCAP, MRCOT) #neurologicalpractice #feelingempoweredwithrcot #occupationaltherapy #neurology #casemanagement #vocationalrehabilitation

Meet Venice, an Occupational Therapist dedicated to empowering patients! In oncology, Venice passionately advocates for patients, supporting their independence with personalised care and adaptive strategies. “Occupational Therapy is an Allied health profession that values people of all age’s independence. Occupational therapists work with patients with a range of different underlying co-morbidities to identify their strengths and difficulties in how they complete daily tasks. Occupational Therapists assess a patient’s affective, cognition and physical abilities and then find practical solutions such as equipment ordering or fatigue management strategies. In oncology, Occupational Therapists advocate and support patients to maintain their independence as much as possible, with an understanding of how their needs may change, depending on their diagnosis.” #OTWeek24

Hi, my name is Hoang Tran. I’m an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist, and I’m passionate about helping therapists develop their clinical skills in hand therapy. Today, I want to share with you how you can provide hand therapy in an acute care setting. It’s not just about outpatient clinics—there’s so much more to explore in the world of hand therapy. Most occupational therapists think of hand therapy as something you do in a traditional outpatient clinic. You know, working alongside a surgeon and seeing lots of post-op cases. But hand therapy isn’t limited to that. You can also thrive as a hand therapist in acute care settings, providing valuable treatment right at the beginning of a patient’s recovery journey. https://lnkd.in/ekaXD-S9

AOTA’s Director of Practice Engagement Scott Trudeau and Kristin Johnston, a senior occupational therapist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury in Baltimore, discuss how OT supports aging in place and can help people overcome challenges with daily activities and regain independence in this recent #AARP article. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWqBczEN

Since 2008, we've been pioneers in paediatric occupational therapy, serving children from birth to adolescence with innovative, practical approaches.  Our team doesn't just work with children – we collaborate with entire support systems.  We consult with parents, teachers, schools, and other health professionals to ensure our therapy transcends the clinic walls and makes a real difference in every aspect of a child's life. What sets us apart? 🚀 Individualised care: We create therapy plans for each child, addressing their specific goals and challenges. 🚀 Holistic approach: Our therapy extends beyond the clinic to homes and schools, ensuring comprehensive support. 🚀 Collaborative spirit: We work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to create a united front for each child's development. 🚀 Innovative techniques: We constantly evolve methods to provide the most effective, evidence-based therapy where possible. Become part of our movement.  A movement that believes in the potential of every child, regardless of their disabilities or learning difficulties. It's about being the change-maker who turns "I can't" into "I can, and I will." Are you ready to redefine what's possible in occupational therapy? #GraceChildrensTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #PediatricTherapy #MakingADifference

🚀 What if you could make a bigger impact as an Occupational Therapist AND earn more? 💰Earning more doesn't mean compromising your values, it means creating more opportunities for yourself and your patients. 😱 The top 10% of OTs earn over $129k/year. According to the BLS, the median OT salary is $96,370. 🧠 What sets the top 10% of earners apart? 🔑 We’re sharing it all in our 2025 Occupational Therapy Salary Guide (https://lnkd.in/eB7253ar) but... ⬇️ Here's a quick recap of we found: 1. Some specialties are in higher demand than others The highest-paid OTs are in demanding specializations like geriatrics, hand therapy and neurology. Specialize in what inspires YOU and earn more while doing it! 2. Choose your location wisely In states like Texas and New Mexico, Occupational Therapists earn a median salary of $100k+ while enjoying the benefits of lower cost of living! Affordable and high pay sounds like a smart move. 3. Where you work matters The setting you choose to work in also impacts your pay! Consider Nursing Care Facilities to support long-term care, Home Health where you can build personal connections or Hospitals where you can help patients regain independence. 🌱 You can grow your career WITHOUT losing sight of your purpose. 👉 Check out our 2025 Occupational Therapy Guide for more information!! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eB7253ar #OccupationalTherapy #TopEarners #2025OTSalaryGuide

As a current occupational therapy student, I am always exploring ways to grow and learn to better serve my future patients. I am researching continuing education courses and found this course about stroke rehabilitation, “Integrating ADL Tasks Into Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Post Stroke”. This course focuses on using ADLs to support functional recovery and offering practical treatment ideas that prioritize meaningful and patient-centered care. I wanted to share this resource for those interested in stroke rehabilitation. #SHUOT2025

As part of a collaboration between the WVU Hospitals Rehabilitation Services Department and WVU Medicine Children’s, occupational therapists now evaluate all patients admitted to the Children’s Birthing Center. “Our Occupational Therapy Division became a routine consulting service and partner of the WVU Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in January to serve Birthing Center patients at WVU Medicine Children’s,” Bruce McKee, M.S., C.C.C./S.L.P., WVU Hospitals Rehabilitation Services director, said. “This model of care demonstrates the efforts of WVU Medicine Children’s to promote a functional, holistic, and multidisciplinary approach to recovery during the post-delivery period beginning on postpartum day one.” The model was created when a gap in care was identified from assessing the current occupational therapy (OT) scope of practice in acute care and maternal health services. In general, occupational therapists providing acute care services evaluate and treat patients to assess their participation in activities of daily living (ADLs) as well as their engagement in meaningful occupations. Marley Sisler, O.T.D., O.T.R./L., identified an opportunity to create a model of care that utilized OT services to evaluate pregnant and postpartum mothers. She evaluated their ability to care for themselves and their newborns prior to discharge from the hospital to promote a functional and successful postpartum recovery and prevent postpartum complications. #PostpartumCare #pelvichealth #occupationaltherapy

🚶♂️💪 What if Physical & Occupational Therapy Worked Like Dentistry? 🦷➡️🦾 Imagine this: Instead of only seeing a physical or occupational therapist when something hurts, you schedule a visit twice a year—just like your dentist. Every 6 months, your PT or OT assesses: ✅ Strength – Can you lift, carry, and move as well as you should? ✅ Power – How quickly can you respond to life’s demands (hello, stairs!)? ✅ Mobility – Are you maintaining the range of motion needed for daily life? ✅ Fitness – How’s your body holding up to age, work, or play? With this proactive model: • Therapists could share comprehensive reports with your primary care provider, ensuring a more integrated approach to health. • Americans could adopt healthier movement behaviors, preventing injuries and chronic pain before they even start. • Our aging population could maintain independence longer, avoiding falls and costly hospitalizations. 🕰️ Aging gracefully isn’t a dream—it’s a plan. With regular “movement checkups,” we can empower Americans to take charge of their health and stay ahead of life’s physical demands. So, what do you think? Should PTs and OTs become the dentists of movement? Let’s normalize preventative care for our bodies, not just our teeth. 🧠💡 #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #PreventativeCare #HealthInnovation #AgingGracefully #MovementIsMedicine #PrimaryCareCollaboration

An article from Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center’s (RLA) Occupational Therapy Stroke Team was recently published in the OT Practice Magazine (April 2024). The article focusses on the protocol the team has implemented to assess and address sensory deficits for stroke survivors. Stroke affects a significant number of people in the United States each year, leading to disabilities and sensory impairments. These impairments make it challenging for stroke survivors to perform everyday activities independently. Even if motor function is restored, sensory deficits can result in learned nonuse of the affected limb and reduced participation in activities. The Occupational Therapy at RLA uses assessments like the Nottingham Sensory Assessment and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure to guide treatment plans. The center also utilizes the SENSe protocol, which focuses on retraining sensory discrimination abilities. Electrical stimulation with functional activity engagement is another intervention used to address sensory impairments. Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is committed to empowering stroke survivors and helping them regain sensation in their affected limb, enabling them to return to everyday activities. #rollwithrancho #ranchorehab #rehabiswhatwedo