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1. Use a sleep diary; this may help you recognize consistent trend causing the sleep difficulties 2. Create a visual schedule of the bedtime routine 3. Play white noise using a special machine or electronic music device 4. Provide massages, back rubs, bear hugs before bed 5. Use a heavy blanket or double duvet 6. […]
During the past five years as a physician working in neurotrauma care units in the hospital setting, I have worked with many stroke patients. In my experience, the key to a speedy and complete recovery following a stroke is to establish an early rehabilitation plan. A typical rehab plan entails a multidisciplinary approach. You should […]
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An occupational therapist (OT) is there to help you make a plan following your accident. The road to recovery is different for everyone, and OTs are there to help you return to your daily routines or adjust and adapt to loss of ability.
What can an Occupational Therapist (OT) do for my child with anxiety? With big emotions that make home routines a huge challenge? With extreme fears that make going out difficult? Who refuses to participate in classroom activities? With reactive aggressive behaviours towards others? With self harm behaviours? Think of an OT as a behavioural detective […]
The role of Occupational Therapy in Ergonomics The skills and knowledge of occupational therapists (OT) in anatomy, physiology, and activity analysis make them highly qualified to work in the area of ergonomics. For employees whose ability to perform their job demands is affected by injury, illness and or risk of injury, the OT is well […]
The Every Day Skills Race Course is a great way to provide your child the opportunity to develop various dressing skills in a play-based setting. The race course is designed to improve finger dexterity, bilateral coordination and hand strength required for the majority of day-to-day dressing tasks in a practical yet enjoyable method. The Race Course […]
The link below covers several Bilateral Integration Activities for Kids and has visuals to go along with them. Activities include: Ball-In-A-Net Simple Symmetrical Activities such as rolling out dough Simple Reciprocal Activities such as pulling hand over hand on a rope The blog post also tries to sell you an ebook, we are not associated […]
Computers and electronic devices are available to children at a younger age than ever before. There is limited research as to the effects of poor posture and use of electronic devices on children. This is mainly due to technology growing rapidly. The development years are critical and the importance of correcting posture and balancing sedentary […]
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