Splinting

The latest Parkinson’s treatment: Wii-hab

Parkinson’s disease symptoms could be controlled by a game that can be bought on every high street, says a recent study. For the full article click here.

Race for the Cure

Here are pictures from the Komen Race for the Cure. Thank you everyone for participating.

Meet & Greet 2009

The first "Meet and Greet" was held at the Legacy Room on September 3, 2009.
Big sisters/brothers and little sisters/brothers had a chance to really meet and get to know each other. All faculty members were present to welcome the new students.

Class of 2011 Orientation

Here are pictures from the class of 2011 orientation.
Welcome new MOTS!!!

Faces of MOT 2011

Here are the pictures of the class of 2011.Welcome everyone!

We are excited to have you in our program.

Recognition Night 2009

OT/PT Kickball

OT and PT students got together for a social kickball on May 1st, 2009.
Many PT students couldn't come due to a sudden change of their test next Monday, but everybody had a great time, and we hope to get together again in the near future.

The last SOTA meeting of the semester

The last SOTA meeting of the semester and the last SOTA meeting ever for MOT IVs was held on April 28th, 2009. MOT IIs elected new SOTA officers, which will be announced by Caroline in 2 days, and Dr. Smith and Lacey were presented with a token of appreciation for their hard work from the SOTA members.
Job well done, everybody.

Hand Therapist at AOTA Conference

Deborah Schwartz, OTR/L, CHT teaches TWU students about splinting as she puts the finishing touches on a beautiful hand splint using special ORFIT materials. This splint is similar to the radial nerve palsy dynamic splint students recently made in the advanced hand elective class.

AOTA Conference Houston

Here are pictures from the AOTA conference 2009 in Houston.
Enjoy!

Redbud Award Ceremony

On April 20th, 2009, the Redbud Award Ceremony was held. The school of occupational therapy and all of the SOTA's hard workers were recognized at TWU with many nominations and winning in the many categories. Congratulations to all nominees and winners!!!

Lighthouse Easter Egg Hunt

Some of us volunteered for the Lighthouse Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th.
Thank you, Jenny, for sharing these pictures with us.

OT helps people return to meaningful daily life

Steve Kline, director of Occupational Therapy at the West Kaua‘i Medical Center, and nurse Arlene Baker, right, accept a proclamation from Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. declaring April as National Occupational Therapy month. To read this article, please click the picture above.

Occupational Therapists Touching Lives

Art Heinze was 19-years-old when a powersaw accident claimed both his hands. Fitted with prosthetics, he spent countless hours in occupational therapy, learning how to eat, to drink, even to dance with his new limbs. To read this article, please click the picture above.

Occupational therapists help burn victim recover

Dave Clark of Curwensville credits Clearfield Hospital's Rehabilitation Department with helping him regain use of his hands and arms after skin graft surgery. His treatment plan included practicing work-related activities such as using hand-held tools. Shown with Mr. Clark are Karen Swalligan, occupational therapy assistant, left, and Kate Peno, occupational therapist. (Submitted photo)
To read this article, please click the picture above.

Newsom Lecture 2009

Here are pictures from the Seventeenth Annual Mary Joyce Newsom Lecture
honoring the Master of Occupational Therapy Class of 2009.

Thank You Cards for TWU Staff

The SOTA presented thank you cards to TWU staff - Deb, Marilyn and ARC staff, IT staff, Security officers, and Farrah. They all were very appreciative of our gratitude. When I took the picture above, Farrah asked me to tell you that she's very thankful and she will miss us very much.
Our thanks to Veronica for preparing all the cards/cookies and delivering them.

Run for the Rose 2009

On the 29th of March, some of us went to participate in the Run for the Rose.
Thank you, Dr. Rydin for your sponsorship!!!

Multidisciplinary Approach Needed To Treat Common Veterans’ Injuries

Don MacLennan, a speech therapist who has worked extensively with soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with traumatic brain injuries, spoke Friday at the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association’s spring conference held at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Professional Office Pavilion in Yankton. He stressed the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treat the impairments prevalent among today’s veterans. (Kelly Hertz/P&D)
To read this article, please click the picture above.

North Texas Mom Says Son 'Recovered' From Autism

A North Texas mother developed 78 'Skills and Drills', using her background in elementary education. The book details steps that helped her son overcome autism symptoms.
To read and watch this news, please click the picture above.

Smart Condo aims to help physically disabled gain independence

Professors and students at the University of Alberta have created a prototype of an apartment that, if successful, might lead to a leap in unobtrusive home surveillance technology for the elderly and disabled. To read this article, please click the picture above.

Hospital mixes rehab with technology to help stroke patients

Gerard Killeen, who suffered a stroke in 2007, is assisted earlier this month at Summerlin Hospital by occupational therapist Teri Rexroat. Killeen uses a device that generates electrical stimulation to retrain the brain and improve motor function. Photo by Gary Thompson.
To read this article, please click the picture above.

AOTA 2009 Election Results

General Election

Florence Clark, President-Elect

Virginia "Ginny" Stoffel, Vice President

Thomas Fisher, Board Director

Coralie "Corky" Glantz, Board Director

Jyothi Gupta, Commission on Education Chairperson-Elect

Barbara Hemphill, Ethics Commission Chairperson-Elect

Michele Luther-Krug, OTA Representative to the RA

Special Interest Sections

Tara Glennon, AMSIS Chair

Leslie Jackson, EISSIS Chair

Missi Zahoransky, HCHSIS Chair

Tina Champagne, MHSIS Chair

How NOT to carry a handbag

Demonstration of a wrong way to carry a handbag during FW presentation.
Good job, Sergina ;)

American Occupational Therapy Association Social Media Release

"Helmets Can Save Lives," Says Occupational Therapy Professional Association
To read, please click the logo above.

Missouri Legislature considering mandates on autism coverage

March 6, 2009 - Julie Purschke, of Union, secures a riding helmet on her son Max, 5, before he has his theraputic riding lesson at Exceptional Equestrians in Washington, Mo.. Purschke can no longer afford Max's occupational therapy for his autism. (J.B. Forbes/P-D)
To read this article, please click the picture above.

Occupational therapy sessions help Alzheimer's patients in Dutch study

This is an article by Dr. Howard Brody about a research from the Netherlands that performed occupational therapy sessions with the Alzheimer's patient and the caregiver.
To read this article, please click the picture above.

Breaking Through

OTs treat a variety of issues in correctional facilities.
To read this article, please click the picture above.

MOT II Group Pictures

Group Picture 1

A very lucky man

Hope you see an O and a T

Computer games therapeutic for seniors

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Deb Hurteau, left, shares a laugh with resident Kathleen Agnew, center, after singing karaoke together in the Occupational Therapy room at St. Joseph's Nursing Home on Genesee Street, Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in Utica. Anna Ionta is pictured at right. To read this article, please click the picture above.

Got OT shirts

The SOTA is selling these shirts, and the order deadline is until Monday, February 16th.
There are order forms in the peds lab & please put your order form & payment in Kyra Welborn's box. Short sleeve is $12, and long sleeve is $15.
Your purchase does the SOTA good. Thank you!!!

BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain

MOT II's went to the Body Worlds 2 Exhibit for the Movement in Context class on February 9, 2009!
Thank you, Kristina for sharing these pictures with us.

AOTA Conference First Time Attendees video

Hope to see you all there.

MOT IV Group PIctures

These were too good to look at by myself.
Enjoy!!!

A boy with autism and his dog find a world in common

Occupational therapist grad student Jaci Durham helped Michael with reading while he sat in his closet, where he feels secure with a black lab named Mercury in Perryville, Ky. Mercury has been in training since he was a puppy to help Michael better deal with his world.
To read this article, please click the picture above.

Seeking Help for Autistic Kids

The Oldhams and their two autistic sons are at the center of a debate over whether insurance coverage should be mandated for the costs of treating the disorder.
To read this article, please click the picture above.

Texas 5K Run

On January 31, some of us participated in the Texas 5K Run/Ben Taub 5K. Kendra ranked at 2nd place in her age group, and Sergio ran under 20 minutes again this year.
We really appreciate Dr. Rydin for paying everyone's participation fee for this great cause.

The Houston Half Marathon

Congratulations to everyone who ran and finished the Houston half marathon on January 18th.
This picture was taken at school, wearing the finishers' shirts since they couldn't find everyone on the day of marathon. Dr. Rydin, Dr. Hersch, and Joanne also finished the marathon.
Great job, everybody!!!