Workshop Update: Just Added August 17, 2012

What’s new this week: Pediatrics Child-Specific Treatment Options for SPD & the Autism Spectrum New York, Pennsylvania Interventions for Oppositional, Defiant & Anger Issues Montana Developing Effective Sensory Diets New York Learning Interventions...

3 Step Approach to Assessing Movement

Posted by Steve Middleton, MS, ATC, CSCS, CES, CKTP Movement can be classified based on 3 different presentations: Class I: Full active and passive range of motion of joint in all planes Displays appropriate muscle length/strength ratios Indicates appropriate...

Keeping Motor Skills Strong in SI Disorders

Originally posted by Susan Orloff, OTR/L, on Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, March 26, 2012 The development of strong gross motor and balance skills, inclusive of but not limited to walking, running, crawling, sitting, jumping etc. is vital for all...

Workshop Update: Just Added August 10, 2012

What’s new this week: Pediatrics Autism, Asperger’s, SPD & ADHD California, Oregon Daily Activities for the Child with Autism California Early Intervention for Autism, SPD & Motor Disorders Indiana, Ohio Assistive Technology in Pediatric Special...

Are you Ready for Generation Y?

Originally posted by Bronwyn Spira, PT, and Alexis Fotiu on Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine, August 2, 2012 The future of healthcare is reaching a turning point as digital technology begins to play a bigger role. As smartphone adoption increases,...

Workshop Update: Just Added August 3, 2012

What’s new this week: Pediatrics Autism Modifications & Sensory Learning Strategies Tennessee, Virginia Autism & Sensory Processing Disorders Kansas, Missouri Learning Interventions North Carolina, Tennessee Pediatric Self-Regulation Techniques Georgia...

Common Running Injuries [Interactive]

Originally posted by Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine Every weekend, millions of Americans lace up their running shoes and hit the pavement. Running can be an excellent exercise. It has been shown to raise levels of good cholesterol, increase lung...

Workshop Update: Just Added July 27, 2012

What’s new this week: Pediatrics Complementary Interventions for Autism, Asperger’s, Sensory & ADHD Florida Autism, Asperger’s, SPD & ADHD California Geriatrics Geriatric Rehab Nebraska, Iowa Therapeutic Exercise Minnesota Physical Therapy...

App of the Week

Advance For Occupational Therapy Practitioners has an ongoing list of apps for the iPad, iTouch, & iPhone that therapists can use to teach fine and visual motor skills, attention skills, and more. Here are some of the latest apps featured on this page (please note...