… and made a phone call. Talking on the phone is something he used to do frequently for his job, but after having a stroke in January 2024, phone calls were few and far … volunteer work. Knowing his interest in adaptive sports, we used that as the focus for a simulated volunteer inquiry phone call, where I played the role of a volunteer … Grafton reflected during a presentation at the program’s graduation ceremony last Friday. “We all have our own struggles and frustration with aphasia. However, …

… Trying to understand the effect of robotic arm unloading and develop guidelines for clinical use.  Any publications or external presentations you produced based on … Medicine and Rehabilitation, Volume 97, Issue 10, e117. Presenter and finalist for the poster award program. A. O’Brien,  C. Adans-Dester,  A. Scarton, J. O’Brien … P. Bonato, “Usability of a new over-ground bodyweight support device (Andago 2.0) for gait training”.  93rd Annual Conference of American Congress of Rehabilitation …

… and advanced wearable devices, technology in occupational therapy is allowing for more personalized, accessible, and effective treatment options. These … to express themselves and communicate with others effectively. Adaptive Tools for Daily Living : Tools such as one-handed kitchen utensils, dressing aids, … that help with eating or grooming can make daily routines more manageable for those with limited mobility or strength. Electronic Aids to Daily Living : Smart …

… Consciously Advocating for Change … Consciously Advocating for Change Topics Outcomes & Career Paths Research Area of Expertise Acute Care … me a lot of moral distress and was the starting point of wanting to advocate for a change.”  Making that prognosis after two days is the norm in many medical … satisfaction and their engagements in valued occupations.   That is likely not the last award Keech will earn. She has successfully implemented practice changes at her …

… began her occupational therapy career in clinical practice, first in Illinois for two years, then in Florida and later in Missouri. “It took me a long time to … I actually wanted to do in occupational therapy, and I was like the poster child for how many jobs you can do in occupational therapy,” expressed Smith. “It got to a … at Walt Disney World as an OT in a practice that was all physical therapy, except for me.” Trying to find her niche in OT, Smith decided to switch gears. She stepped …

… Williams went to Las Vegas in January of 2023, they didn’t expect the trip to last as long as it did. Or to be as life changing. They were there to see their … offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nursing for clients who are no longer eligible to have their rehabilitative care covered by … system often does not allow clients to be seen in traditional outpatient settings for as long as we have worked with Derrick,” said Pauline Fiorello , a clinical …