Creative ADL Substitutes

I know sometimes being in an ADC without much equipment can be challenging, and simulating ADLs can also be difficult.

I thought we could share some of our creative substitutions for ADL tasks. I have two that I often use:

1) Theraband as pants: I tie my theraband so it makes a large circle to simulate the waist band of pants. Then I have the patients step into it and pull them up.

2) Stepping over stacked cones to simulate tub transfers. (Often more helpful if you have a grab bar/railing as well)

Any other interesting suggestions?

OT History Fun

Saw this link on FB and thought I would share. Never hurts to take a look back at the roots of our profession.

OT History

CPT Code Definitions

https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/Online%20Handbooks/Display/tabid/152/Default.aspx?ia=1&p=1&sa=87&s=2&c=10&nt=Occupational+Therapy+Procedure+Codes

97535

Self-care/home management training (eg, activities of daily living (ADL) and compensatory training, meal preparation, safety procedures, and instructions in use of assistive technology devices/adaptive equipment) direct one-on-one contact by provider, each 15 minutes

97533

Sensory integrative techniques to enhance sensory processing and promote adaptive responses to environmental demands, direct (one-on-one) member contact by the provider, each 15 minutes

97532

Development of cognitive skills to improve attention, memory, problem solving, (includes compensatory training), direct (one-on-one) member contact by the provider, each 15 minutes

97530

Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) member contact by the provider (use of dynamic activities to improve functional performance), each 15 minutes

97140

Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), one or more regions, each 15 minutes

97124

massage, including effleurage, petrissage and/or tapotement (stroking, compression, percussion)

97112

neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and/or standing activities

97110

Therapeutic procedure, one or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility

Census report | OT News News

Nearly 40% of seniors have at least one disability: Census report | OT News News

OT Tools

I found this excellent resource for everyone to utilize with clients. It can be a quick reference for interventions and treatments with patients. As well as providing education or a refresher. This is available through pinterest.

Enjoy!!

OT Teacher Lady on Pinterest

Winning for our profession!!

CarFit

Please use the link below and let me know if you have interest in participating. It will be a great opportunity and experience.

CarFit website:

http://www.car-fit.org/

CarFit Technician Event:

http://www.car-fit.org/carfit/ViewEvent/3423