OT 101
What month is National Occupational Therapy Month?
April
These are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention.
CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist)
In what year was Athletico founded?
1991
This Athletico Affiliate took home their first Stanley Cup on March 24, 1936, and have won a total of 11 Stanley Cups, making them 3rd overall for Stanley Cup wins. They are associated for playing in the longest overtime game in Stanley Cup playoffs history (6 overtimes lasting 116 minutes, 30 seconds. This game occurred on March 24, 1936 and Mud Bruneteau scored the winning goal, ending the game at 2:25am the following morning)
They won the Stanley Cup consecutively a total of 3 times. (1936 and 1937, 1954 and 1955, and 1997 and 1998)
This Athletico Affiliate plays their home games at Little Caesars Arena located in what is nicknamed “Motor City”
Detroit Redwings
This is the art and science of using hands-on evaluation and treatment skills to determine a proper diagnosis and effective treatment techniques. These may involve joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage, stretching, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release and more.
Manual Therapy
In what year was the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) founded?
1917
A PT would attain this certification if they have an interest in helping a certain patient population achieve or maintain high levels of physical health as they age by focusing on ailments such as: arthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and joint soreness.
GCS (Geriatric Certified Specialist)
Who is the CEO of Athletico?
Mark Kaufman (Fun fact: longest standing CEO of a PT company)
This Athletico Affiliate plays in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They won an NBA record:72 games during the 1995–96 NBA season. The iconic number 23 is associated with a famous person who played for this team.
They have the same home court city of Athletico’s first Clinic.
Chicago Bulls
This treatment involves thin filiform needles to target and stimulate underlying trigger points, muscle tissue and connective tissue leading to reduced pain, tension and improved activity.
Dry Needling
In what century did OT's begin working with children?
Mid 20th Century
A clinician specializing in this area would likely treat patients with the following ailments (Gait Abnormalities, Torticollis/Plgiocephaly, Spina Bifida, or Developmental Delays)
PCS (Pediatric Certified Specialist)
Name 3 professional (National) sports partnerships Athletico has.
Chicago Bears
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Bulls
St. Louis Cardinals
Detroit Red Wings
This Athletico Affiliate has won 9 league championships, including 1 Super Bowl win against the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XX. The present owner is 96 year old, Virginia Halas McCaskey. This Athletico Affiliate has a Hall of Famer who owns 4 restaurants- Ditkas, with locations in Pittsburg, PA, Oak Brook Terrace, IL and Chicago, IL and Grill 89- located in Westmont, IL.
They presently plays their home games at Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears
A manual technique in which the therapist positions and moves the affected joint in order to properly stretch the joint capsule. (These are graded from 1-5 in varying degrees of intensity for what is required)
Joint Mobilizations
In what year did the American Occupational Therapy Association celebrate their 100 year anniversary?
2017
A clinician specializing in this area would likely treat patients with the following ailments (Urinary Incontinence, Sacral Dysfunction, Osteoporosis, Chronic Pelvic Pain and Breast Cancer Care)
WCS (Women’s Health Certified Specialist)
How many states can you presently find Athletico in?
12 (Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Texas)
This Athletico Affiliate has won a total of 6 Stanley Cups, their most recent being in 2015, and is one of the “Original Six” NHL teams.
“Chelsea Dagger” is most prominently associated with this Athletico Affiliate- it was embraced as a theme song by fans during the 2009-2009 season and is now played at their home rink (the United Center) after every goal and win.
Chicago Blackhawks
This intervention demonstrates Level I evidence in its effect on pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue among others.
Aerobic Exercise
What percent of Certified Hand Therapists are licensed Occupational Therapists? (As compared to Physical Therapists)
85%
(Eighty-five percent of all certified hand therapists are licensed occupational therapists and have obtained specialized training to treat upper extremity injuries.)
This certification designates an expert in athletic injury management, including acute care, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention and education. It creates opportunities to work with higher level athletes.
SCS (Sports Certified Specialist)
Where is/was Athletico’s first clinic located?
Chicago, IL
In 2011, This Athletico Affiliate was named the Baseball Organization of the Year. They have won more than 9,300 games, 11 World Series Championships, 18 National League Pennants, 3 National League Eastern Division Titles, and 8 National League Central Division Titles.
The Saint Louis Cardinals
A modality in which different waveforms can be used to decrease swelling (edema), decrease pain, increase range of motion or increase strength. Common types include interferential, pre-modulated, TENS, Russian and Hi-Volt.
Electrical Stimulation