Did you know that sleep-disordered breathing is much more common in people with #spinalcordinjury? On #worldsleepday, check in on your sleep quality/fatigue! There are a number of physical and respiratory therapies that are low-cost and can help, like 'breathstacking' or IMT 😊
Happy #WorldOTDay
This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, shines a light on the role OTs play in supporting people to live with purpose, independence, and dignity — across workplaces, healthcare, schools, and communities.
🎥 Watch our reel to see OT in action!
In Europe, more than 2️⃣3️⃣0️⃣, 0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Occupational Therapists are making a difference every day — 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 people of all ages to live 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 lives.
Happy #WorldOTDay
University of Sydney researchers are conducting a study to assess the validity and reliability of a quick diet quality tool to inform nutrition care. Read more below, and if you’re interested in participating, visit this link: https://t.co/rlf3HExJ57
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲
As we age, staying active and independent becomes more important than ever. Physiotherapists play a vital role in helping older adults maintain strength, balance, and mobility reducing the risk of falls and improving quality of life
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is a performance-based measure of balance with 14 tasks related to balance while reaching, bending, transferring, and standing. To learn more, visit the BBS website https://t.co/69qI1NBrQE and watch the video https://t.co/CBQrhpFrwK!
The Craig Handicap Assessment & Reporting Technique (CHART) is used to understand the level of handicap in individuals with #SCI in the community. To learn more, check out the CHART outcome measure and worksheet on our website https://t.co/qBkm97xcTd!
The length of stay (LOS) in spinal cord injury (#SCI) inpatient rehabilitation varies widely between countries. Find out more information now on our updated LOS in SCI rehabilitation handouts in English, French, and Greek on the SCIRE Community website!
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In advance of #NationalPhysiciansDay we'd like to thank our amazing docs who helped to create Primary Care and #SCI Skin Health, Bladder Management, Cardiovascular Health, BP it's all here! On the web at https://t.co/eVCopW6YYf and on YouTube at: https://t.co/HOpqNR5HkT
The Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM) is one of the best ways to document functional abilities as people with #SCI progress through rehab...check out our video: https://t.co/aIKd3qCmQc OM: https://t.co/Ry5D03Bedy Toolkit: https://t.co/nfL6TZHSk5
🚨 What is the role of sit-to-stand muscle power in healthy ageing? 🤷♂️
🏆 NEW #PhDAcademyAward assessing the validity, clinical relevance, decline and interventions in older adults with and without chronic conditions 🔍
READ ➡️ https://t.co/wosbBL3UTO
🧑🔬 This National #MedLab Week, support researchers in enhancing prevention & treatment with evidence-based data. Explore recruiting studies & #ParticipateInResearch: https://t.co/qVJ9ojN5LR #YesToResearch#LendAHand
💬 If you could give one tip to someone new to using a wheelchair—especially for making transfers from bed to chair easier—what would it be? Your advice could make a real difference for someone just starting their journey. ♿🛤️ #Wheelchair
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Spasticity is common in people with #SCI... Check out our updated Outcome Measures in Spasticity: https://t.co/IDGxU0imVQ and our YouTube video on administering the Modified Ashworth Scale below 😊