Playing ‘brain-training’ video games may help improve some cognitive abilities of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) by strengthening neural connections in an important part of their brains… Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.medicalnewstoday.com See on Scoop.it – Occupational Therapy Inspiration
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This glove could make eating easier for those with Parkinson’s disease
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A spinning disc on a patient’s hand could make it less of a hassle to eat. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.washingtonpost.com Still needs further testing but initial indications look promising. See on Scoop.it – Occupational Therapy Inspiration
AOTA, Evidence based practice, occupational therapy
NBCOT Certification Renewal, Pros and Cons
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The last few months I have been struggling with a decision all nationally certified occupational therapists must deal with now every three years. That is, whether or not to renew my NBCOT certification. Is it worthwhile to throw down my hard earned money to an organization to keep a few letters after my name simply…
Evidence based practice, Functional mobility, Health & Fitness, older adult
Study: Yoga Builds Bone, Reverses Osteoporosis
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“A 10-year peer-reviewed study has shown that 12 minutes of yoga, done daily, can build bone, reverse osteoporosis, and improve bone quality without causing injury.” Sourced through Scoop.it from: occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com Important evidence based practice knowledge for practitioners with older adult clients. See on Scoop.it – Occupational Therapy Inspiration
occupational therapy, private practice, Social media
How Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy Providers Should Use LinkedIn
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If you have a occupational, physical or speech therapy private practice, LinkedIn can help you connect with referral sources and market your practice. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.independentclinician.com Older, but still relevant. See on Scoop.it – Occupational Therapy Inspiration
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Why do you never see a Lego mini-figure with a disability? | Rebecca Atkinson
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The world’s largest toy company is excluding 150 million disabled children by failing to positively represent them in its products Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.theguardian.com Why Lego? Why? See on Scoop.it – Occupational Therapy Inspiration
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Occupational therapy and mental health: ‘It’s not about basket weaving’
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Occupational therapy for mental health patients helps people live fulfilling and meaningful lives Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.theguardian.com There’s really not enough stories out there about OT in mental health. See on Scoop.it – Occupational Therapy Inspiration
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How playing 3D video games could help boost memory – Medical News Today
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“3D games may increase neuronal growth, signaling in the hippocampus” Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.medicalnewstoday.com See on Scoop.it – Occupational Therapy Inspiration
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Joystick attachment
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For people with limited dexterity in their hands and fingers, using regular joysticks for computers, game consoles or electric wheelchairs is often too hard and can slow them down.With the use of a 3D printer, we are able to create an inexpensive and highly customisable joystick controller. It can be customised to the user’s grip…
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Scientists identify main component of brain repair after stroke
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NIH-funded research pinpoints protein that sprouts into action, activating stroke repair. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.nih.gov See on Scoop.it – Occupational Therapy Inspiration
