CT in OT

Scapulohumeral Rhythm is an interaction between the scapula and the humerus . It is very important for full range of motion in the shoulder. The joints involved are the scapulothoracic joint and the glenohumeral joint. Both of these joints have to work together in order to successfully reach 180 degrees of shoulder extension, for example. They both have to do their roles and their roles are:                Glenohumeral (GH) joint is 120 degrees of the 180 degrees of shoulder extension.                                   Scapulothoracic (ST) joint is 60 degrees of the 180 degrees of shoulder extension                                                     ...

    The KAWA Model is a fairly new model used by occupational therapists that was made in 2000 in Japan by Dr. Michael Iwama. This model describes your life as a flowing river in a very symbolic way. The word "kawa" is Japanese for river. In that life-river is many different components such as obstacles, relationships, and other aspects. The relationships and client context of the river is known as the floor and walls of the river or in Japanese, "torimarki." This consists of things that build your river. It is relationships that are important to you and the different social and physical elements important in your life. The obstacles in the Kawa Model are described as rocks or "iwa." These are disturbances in your lifeline-river that may cause blockage in your river or struggles. The client factors of the Kawa Model are considered driftwood or "ryuboku." These are different traits, characteristics, and skills that make you you. The driftwood can...

    The Significance of Test Positioning https://bestptbilling.com/funny-physical-therapy-cartoon-its-a-stretch/      Your range of motion (ROM) is defined as "the amount of motion available at a given joint." The ROM is always measured in degrees using a tool called a goniometer. It consists of a stationary (still) arm, a moving arm, and a fulcrum, also known as an axis. A goniometer uses its two arms in order to find a precise angle. When getting a client's ROM is it crucial to have the proper positioning . In order to correctly position the goniometer, you must use bony landmarks . Bony landmarks are the parts on your body where you can feel your bones under your skin. When finding ROM, you use these landmarks to know where to put the arms of the goniometer.  Goniometer labeled     https://musculoskeletalkey.com/measurement-of-range-of-motion-and-muscle-length-background-history-and-basic-principles /     Manual muscle testing (...

  Characteristically describing the movements of putting on your shoes .      Every morning before I leave my house I put on my shoes. When I slide my foot into my shoe, I plantar flex at my ankle joint. Here my knees are extended as well as my hips. Next, I usually flex at my hip joint while keeping my knees extended to help my feet into my shoes. I then push the heel of my foot down into the sole and my foot is back in anatomical position. When I tie my shoelaces, my ankle joint then dorsiflexes while my knees flex, my hips flex, my elbows extend to reach my laces, and my fingers flex and extend while actually tying my laces. The motions of flexion and extension at the ankle, knee, hip, elbow, and fingers occur in a sagittal plane about a frontal axis. The osteokinamatics for the ankle joint are plantar flexion to dorsiflexion in a closed kinematic chain. In terms of arthrokinematics with the talonavicular joint of the foot, the navicular bone is concave, and the t...

What is assistive technology and why is it important in the field of occupational therapy?   Assistive technology can be a crucial aspect of any developing child or even adult. Assistive technology, AT for short, can be defined as:                                                        "any item or piece of equipment used to increase,  maintain,  or improve  functional capabilities  for a person with a disability." Basically, AT can be any device that maintains, increases or helps improve functional capabilities of those with disabilities. As a future OT, it is essential to recognize the importance AT has in our field. It can be a vital part of any occupational therapist's day on the job. As long as it helps improve the daily life of someone with a disability, it can fall under the ca...