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This YouTube channel was created when I was an OT student for my doctoral capstone project in the hopes to educate novice clinicians and new graduates in the area of splinting who may not have the background with it. Research shows that new graduates do not have the adequate experience or background when it comes to fabricating splints for patients which is making these new grads unconfident with his/her orthotic fabrication skills. This channel was designed to assist and provide guidance to these clinicians who may need extra guidance with step-by-step directions on how to fabricate different orthotic devices for the hand and upper extremity while also discussion indications, precautions, the purpose and type of splint required, etc. Check out the link below as well as my Instagram page to see the training videos provided for you to help assist you in the clinic with your patients! www.youtube.com/@Splinting101 @Splinting101

Hi everyone, A friend of mine is looking into setting up their own virtual or telehealth occupational therapy practice in Houston, Texas and we're trying to get a better understanding of what to expect in terms of pricing. Specifically, I’d love to know: 1- How much do occupational therapists in the USA typically charge for online sessions? 2- What’s the general price range per session (for both 30-minute and 60-minute options)? 3- If any of you have experience with payment models (e.g., pay-per-session vs. package deals), what are the usual payment and service delivery models? I’d appreciate any insights, recommendations, or even ballpark figures that could help me understand the usual price range for sessions. Thanks so much in advance for your help! Best, Jan Angelo

Hey everyone, I’m excited to start my first year of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in a month! I’m very interested in beginning my research journey right from the first year. How should I approach this as an Occupational Therapy student? Additionally, what is the best way to approach professors regarding publications and research opportunities? Thank you so much for your help!

Willard and Spackman Occupational therapy 13th edition textbook! Brand new never used! Includes test generator, online resources and more with code for students to access resources!

Hi everyone! I wanted to start a discussion about something I’ve seen make a big difference in the recovery of patients who’ve been in auto accidents—combining no-fault physical therapy with occupational therapy. As OTs, we focus on helping people regain their independence after injuries, but sometimes patients need additional physical care to get the best results. That’s where no-fault physical therapy comes in—it’s specifically designed to help those injured in car accidents, and the best part is, it’s covered by insurance, so patients don’t have to worry about the financial side. At Suffolk PT Chiro, I’ve seen how well no-fault physical therapy works alongside OT. By addressing pain and mobility issues, patients are in a better place to fully participate in their OT sessions, making the recovery process smoother and faster. I’d love to hear your thoughts—has anyone here had experience working with no-fault physical therapy for accident patients? What benefits have you seen when combining it with OT?

Many professionals reflect on whether they consciously choose their profession or if it chooses them. Some have a clear path early on, while others find themselves in unexpected careers. Is our professional journey shaped by choice, or by circumstance? In my case, I often feel that my profession chose me. When I first explored healthcare, I knew little about Occupational Therapy (OT) and was influenced by my aunt to consider it. At the time, OT wasn’t a career I had planned, but as I learned about helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life, I realized it aligned with my values. Over time, this "influenced" discovery transformed into a fulfilling career that I now can’t imagine leaving. This highlights how careers can evolve, often shaped by external influences like family expectations, mentors, or societal trends. Educational opportunities also open doors we didn’t anticipate. For me, discovering OT through my studies gave me a rewarding direction I hadn’t initially considered. Choosing a career is often a balance between passion and practicality. Many start out for practical reasons—stability, financial security—but over time, that profession becomes a passion. While I didn’t actively choose OT in the beginning, today, I proudly choose it every day. In a dynamic world, career shifts are common, with many professionals changing fields as their interests evolve. While our professions may initially choose us, we have the power to reshape our paths as we grow. Ultimately, the question of "who chooses whom" is complex. Our careers are shaped by external influences, personal choices, and opportunities. My journey into OT is a clear example of this. I didn’t consciously choose OT at first, but as I learned more, it became clear that it was where I was meant to be. What truly matters is not whether your profession chose you, or you chose it, but whether you find fulfilment and alignment in your work. What about you? Do you feel like your profession chose you, or did you consciously choose it? How has your journey shaped your perspective?

I need some assistance in grading some activities? Does anyone have any ideas? I can't use positoning or adding/taking away weight. A way to physically grade down a game of Bingo. A way to cognitivly grade down a game of Bingo. This is what I have so far... Physical Grade up: Create Bingo cards where the numbers are pictures of exercises. All the exercises will be pulled out of a bowl/hat. When the patients have the exercise that was pulled, they must do that exercise. If a patient does not have that exercise, they don't have to do it.    Physical Grade up: The bingo cage will go around to each patient and they will have to spin the handle and read out the letter and number. Each patient will turn and read out a letter/number 5 times.   Cognitive Grade up: The patients will play 2 bingo cards at one time.  Cognitive Grade up: The patients will play expressions bingo. The card will have the first part of an expression and spaces on the bingo card is the word that finishes that expression. “Beat around the…”  Physical Grade down: Use dotting markers to mark the board instead of small counting chips Cognitive Grade down: The patients will play bingo cards where the spaces are words. The words will be related to rehab, balance, fall prevention etc.

Hi all, looking to connect with pelvic floor therapists for a needs assessment project for OT school.

Hi, I am messaging to see if anyone can guide me to any useful tools to measure a person's Occupational balance, ideally looking for online options and not paper versions. Many thanks

Hello fellow OT practitioners. I am located in the great state of Texas in the southern US. We are required to assess our Medicare patients using a post acute standard scoring system we call the GG codes. GG is the section of the assessment tool therapy is usually responsible for scoring on admission and discharge. These scores are captured in home health, skilled nursing and acute inpatient rehab facilities. The scores help to determine payment and length of stay. They are very important and can be the difference in a patient discharging home versus another level of care. OT in the IRF usually assesses the following on admission and discharge: eating, oral hygiene, toilet hygiene, upper and lower body dressing, footwear, showering/bathing, and toilet transfers. We as OT services have been pushed to only focus on these money makers. It seems that we are missing other areas important to our client's. I am curious and hope to gain insight to how other inpatient rehab facilities utilize OT services. I struggle with being seen as the discipline that bathes and toilets the patients so we can document the GG code accurately for billing. I realize most of this comes from people in administration who do not understand the value of OT and OT staff fearful of advocating. We are seeing a decline in Nursing assistants that are trained to handle the rehab patient and not held accountable. I am wondering if this is normal for this setting or is it an anomaly? It seems more of the day to day hygiene care is an OT role leaving no time for task practice or motor learning or even IADLS. Any suggestions or empathy would be appreciated. Research on outcomes from IRF programs would be great. I want this to be positive as I truly love the people I work with.

Hello, I am an Indian student studying occupational therapy. I am eager to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. Which nation, in your opinion, offers the best resources for occupational therapists?

Workbooks 1 and 2 and manual. 20 euros. Ships from Ireland.

Manual, 16 motor coordination forms, 8 VMI full forms, activity books, tutor manual and 3 CDs with printable activity sheets. A good starter set when purchasing Visual Perception forms. 100 euros the lot. Ships from Ireland.

As new textbook

Hi, I'm about to be a senior in undergrad and wanted to see what types of experiences would be great to add for my resume! Would appreciate all the advice thanks.

Just wondering if anyone has completed a quality improvement project in an acute setting that worked well either within OT or a small project on the ward that worked well.

Can an occupational therapist in the US write occupational therapy orders for a doctor to sign and/or write plan of care orders? Thanks

Hello! I am an OTR who has not worked in almost 10 years. I have a question about a possible rotator cuff tear with my 88 year old grandma. She is in great health and plays golf often during which time she injured her RUE. She was in immense pain and unable to lift her right arm hardly at all. After going to a walk-in clinic out of town she was told she had a possible rotator cuff tear. X ray findings are as follows:  No fracture or malalignment. The joint spaces are preserved. Cluster of calcium hydroxyapatite adjacent to the posterior aspect of the greater tuberosity of the humerus measuring up to 2.6cm in aggregate with additional calcification extending proximally along the course of the infraspinatus tendon. Mild osseous erosion of the adjacent humeral head. Mild glenohumeral and acromioclavicular osteoarthritis.  She is waiting to see an orthopedic specialist in 2 weeks. My question is, am I okay to start her on some light exercises that she can tolerate. I don’t want to make anything worse but I also don’t want her to get weak and lose range in that arm. I am beyond out of practice and I have never really had a patient with a rotator cuff tear. Also worried that it might be best to wait for a more definitive diagnosis. Any suggestions, comments, or advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy Paperback – 8 Jun. 2020 thanks

Recovery through activity & Discovery Through Activity (both by Sue Parkinson). Happy to cover postage unless in Mid Wales area!

Hello! I'm a TO student, I'm doing my thesis the purpose is to examine ehether there are assessment tools to evaluete the caregiver burden of multiple sclerosis patientes with the purpose of later recommendig a TO consult. Does anyone have any advice?

Hi. Looking for supports for students with anxiety and executive functioning disorder in middle + high school: What are some of the most useful or helpful accommodations or modifications you have suggested or seen provided for middle school and/or high school students? Any skills or goals you think are beneficial to have mastered or are necessary to work on for this age group in general? Thanks!

Hi, I am in my last year completing my OT degree and am contemplating doing my dissertation around OT interventions to support health and wellness in young emerging adults, especially since Covid 19. It is not an area I am familiar with but it does interest me as my own son has suffered with his mental health since the pandemic, and he has received little to no support due to his age. Does anyone work in this field or are able to point me to good research around OT interventions that can help this age group find their purpose , build resilience and manage their depression and anxieties. Or ways to increase social connectedness so their feel less isolated. Thank you.

Hi there. I currently am employed by a mental health trust doing an apprenticeship and found out that my first placement is at another mental health hospital within the same trust. I didnt expect to be given a placement within the same setting that I currently work in. Would this limit my scope of practice once qualifying as an OT? TIA😊

Hi all, I wondered if you could share what your average day as a mental health occupational therapist looks like. Thank you in advance

Hi I am about to finish my counselling degree and I would like to complete my msc OT 2 year course to work as a mental health Ot. Has anyone done this? I am also a trained advocate in my other role. Any advice welcomed. I am hoping to apply to Essex University

Hi, I am currently studying for my MSc in Occupational Therapy and am completing a dissertation looking at caregivers' burden from OTs' perspectives. Please get in touch if you are interested in engaging or please share the word to anyone who may be :)

Excellent condition (2nd edition, 2000). Location London, UK. Please DM what you'd pay as well as your location so we can calculate postage and packaging.

Condition as shown. Location Liverpool, UK - please DM with you’d pay for the item and your location so that I can calculate postage. Thanks

Hi I am in the United States and I'm looking to pursue a college degree in occupational therapy. What are some classes I should take or textbooks I should read.

A Community Forum for sharing practice experiences, advice and support, in a time of change and occupational adjustment... As the global community reacts to the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians, service users and the public are having to adjust to new ways of living and working. In an uncertain climate, occupational balance, engagement and participation will be inevitably affected. Whilst fundamental to slowing the spread of the virus, social distancing and isolation are also likely to impact on physical and mental health and well-being... Occupational Therapy Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - WFOT Public Statement: 'The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities worldwide... As a profession, we recognise the consequences and changes that are occurring in how people access and undertake their occupations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include, but are not limited to: accessing resources, activities of daily living, communication, mobility, social isolation, displacement, mental health and wellbeing. Occupational therapists understand the vital need to access and use infection control measures, combined with the need to sustain good psychological, mental health and stamina in order to stay safe and healthy. Occupational therapists will be working with people to develop strategies to facilitate continued access to their occupations. These will include, but will not be limited to: individual, family, community, social and environmental adaptation, mental health, assistive technology and telehealth.' > Read more from the World Federation of Occupational Therapists In the spirit of care and collaboration, The Occupational Therapy Hub offers you this dedicated space for open dialogue, on themes such as (but not limited to): Adapting occupational therapy practice Adapting occupational therapy education and studies Supporting specific client groups Coping strategies, to offer fellow colleagues or those you support We invite you to engage below, in discussions that have the potential to support you and others, worldwide. All the best, The Occupational Therapy Hub Team hubteam@theOThub.com

Hi everyone, I've met a lady with MS who is looking to add some assistive technology to her home. Cheep or expensive, doesn't matter. Her most prominent symptom is fatigue, so anything that would assist with this would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks.

Online journal clubs in medical field have been active for quite some time now (medicine, radiology and nursing to name a few). However, only a couple of regional online Occupational therapy journal clubs have been active. We at The OT hub with the privilege of having a global community , are pleased to introduce an Open Access Online Journal Club . For those who don’t know what a Journal club is or how it functions, here is a short description about it. The WHAT, HOW and WHY A traditional journal club is a group of individuals who meet regularly to discuss critically the clinical applicability of articles in current medical journals . They were usually facilitated by a leader who selects a relevant article, prepares some learning points for discussions ahead of the meeting and guided face to face discussions with the participants There is an over hundred years of unrecorded history for journal clubs in medical education. With a history of over a century, Journal clubs have acted as a powerful education tool. Traditional journal clubs evolved in healthcare to encourage scholarly activity and research awareness through reading and discussion of journal articles. Traditional Journal clubs however face challenges of scheduling participants and facilitators, recruiting local experts and having a limited local impact. As Occupational therapist or perhaps this applies to any healthcare professionals, we are faced with the problem of keeping abreast with the rapidly enlarging volume of contemporary medical literature. With the advent of modern digital technologies, online education and learning is proving a boon for us as we are constantly pressed against time. Also not to forget, the need of the hour for our profession right know is incorporating Evidence Based Practices. Research has proven that Journal clubs are an effective method for improving the evidence based practice knowledge and skills. HOW ARE WE GOING TO DO IT An open access article will be selected once every two months. The topic and article would be of the host's/facilitator's choice, details about the reviewed article will be posted in the Journal club section of our community forum’s page. The club will then be open for discussions , learning and participation. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator,reviewing an article and leading discussions in the club feel free to contact us. Also if you wish for us for include your research papers/articles in the club. Send us a link /pdf ( It should be an open access article if published in any journals). Or simply leave a comment below and we will get back to you. Stay tuned and Namaste for now. Charmi Shah Community forum lead from Mumbai ,India The OT Hub team