This type of grasp uses the thumb and index finger to pick up small objects such as a button
Pincer grasp
This long handled tool will allow a person to retrieve a item off the floor without bending over
A reacher
This type of technique encourages one to move their eyes and head deliberately from left to right to locate objects or people
Scanning
In what year was OT founded
1917
Moro reflex
Medication management, budgeting and meal prep are all examples of this
Instrumental activity of daily living
When documenting a SOAP note, this section would be dedicated for what your patient says
Subjective
This commonly injured rotator cuff muscle helps with shoulder abduction
Supraspinatus
OT's might test this to determine levels to determine muscles innervated by different nerve roots.
Myotome
According to the U.S. News & World Report Rankings, OT ranks here on best overall jobs
20
Animal assisted therapy using horses as a treatment facilitation technique has this specific clinical name
Hippotherapy (or equine assisted therapy)
She is considered the mother of Occupational Therapy
Eleanor Clark Slagle