ALS Home Modification: The Time is Now Mar 31, 2023 | ALS, Home & Daily Living | 2 | An occupational therapy home evaluation soon after ALS diagnosis is essential to maximize quality of life for the few years a client has left. By Bridget Scheidler, EdD, OTR, CAPS Occupational therapists (OTs) are skilled healthcare practitioners who work with clients to […]
Assistive Devices Give Kids a Mobility Boost
Assistive Devices Give Kids a Mobility Boost Dec 16, 2022 | Assistive Devices | 0 | Photo Caption: When a child is more dependent, support walkers are a great option to increase their independence. These assistive devices are available in different sizes with steering, seating, and other accessories to make them more appealing for the child to use. Photo: Dreamstime by Alaena McCool, […]
Wheelchair Positioning for Ideal Propulsion
The intricacies of manual wheelchair measurement and configuration to improve mobility. By Kirsten Davin OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS It’s difficult to overstate the importance of accurately configuring a wheelchair to meet the needs of a client. A manual wheelchair that is well fit to the user will often result in greater independence, improved performance in activities of […]
A clinical program coordinator at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare offers insight into HCPCS cushion codes to help get your clients the right seating.
by Jillian Cacopardo, MPT, ATP/SMS | Photos by Karen Ingham Like snowflakes, each of our bodies is unique. And when it comes to sitting, the same holds true for our backsides. In the seating and mobility world, many factors are involved in getting our wheelchair clients in the proper seating system. What works well for […]
What is the importance of accurately configuring a manual wheelchair to meet the needs of a client?
Accurately configuring a manual wheelchair to meet the specific needs of a client is extremely important for several reasons: Enhancing comfort and function: A properly configured manual wheelchair can enhance the comfort and function of the user. This can lead to improved mobility, greater independence, and increased participation in activities of daily living. Reducing the […]
Study shows a direct link between cognitive decline and sleep apnea.
Cognitive decline may be caused by untreated sleep problems. FG Trade/Getty Images Studies have shown that sleep apnea may cause cognitive impairment. This research is unusual in that all participants were healthy and had no comorbidities. A study has shown that cognitive decline due to obstructive sleeping apnea in men can start as early as middle-age. […]