Re: [OTlist] Fn. Mobility ~vs~ Gait Training

2009-01-18 Thread Beth Woodcock
Myself, I feel as though this is when PT and OT become a team and tackle these things together. I work on functional transfers starting with stand pivot and try to build on those skills daily. If it is important to the patient, and that's their central focus, then I feel it is my job to assist

Re: [OTlist] Fn. Mobility ~vs~ Gait Training

2009-01-18 Thread cmnahrwold
I don't have a direct answer to that.? I guess it depends on where your level of expertise falls in this area.? I have it easy, because I work with an amazing group of PTs who teach me on each patient how they want them to walk.? That way I can help the patient receive the much needed practice i

Re: [OTlist] MND - relaxation techniques

2009-01-18 Thread Lucy Simpson
I am an avid reader of this list, and now seek some advice! I am a Physical disability community OT and am currently seeing an MND patient. We are addressing her environmental/adaptaion needs as they arise she is having a wet room installed, and a closomat toilet currently. She is now wheelchair

Re: [OTlist] MND - relaxation techniques

2009-01-18 Thread Mary Giarratano
What is MND? Mary -Original Message- From: otlist-boun...@otnow.com [mailto:otlist-boun...@otnow.com] On Behalf Of Lucy Simpson Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 5:36 PM To: OTlist@OTnow.com Subject: Re: [OTlist] MND - relaxation techniques I am an avid reader of this list, and now seek som

Re: [OTlist] MND - relaxation techniques

2009-01-18 Thread Ron Carson
I'll be the "dumb"one and ask, what's MND? - Original Message - From: Lucy Simpson Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 To: OTlist@OTnow.com Subj: [OTlist] MND - relaxation techniques LS> I am an avid reader of this list, and now seek some advice! LS> I am a Physical disability community OT

Re: [OTlist] MND - relaxation techniques

2009-01-18 Thread David Harraway
? I see this being used by PT in cac>> neurological rehabilitation.? cac>> Chris LS> -- LS> Options? LS> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com LS> Archive? LS> www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com LS> -- LS> Options? LS> www.otnow.com/mai

Re: [OTlist] MND - relaxation techniques

2009-01-18 Thread Carolyn Kessler
I am also an avid reader of this site - Motor Neuron Disease. From: Ron Carson To: Lucy Simpson Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 6:33:09 PM Subject: Re: [OTlist] MND - relaxation techniques I'll be the "dumb"one and ask, what's MND? - Original Message