TOOLS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
For this week's open blog post, I decided to look at the different types of tools used in occupational therapy. I have mentioned several times that occupational therapists use unique tools and devices for the treatment of their patients, but I have never specifically identified these tools. After researching, I compiled the tools that I found in the list below...
- Sock Grabber
- Long Handled Sponge
- Long Handled Shoe Horn
- Elastic Shoelaces
- Universal Cuff for holding a Spoon
- Weighted Vest
- Pencil Grips
- Adapted Scissors
- Slant Board
- Mini Trampoline
- Heavy Teddy Bear
- Brushes
Each patient's needs require different equipment for treatment depending on their condition. These tools are used to not only treat patients but also make their everyday activities easier to accomplish. For example, the spoon cuff helps someone who cannot hold their spoon to eat, the elastic shoe laces for those who can't tie their shoes, and the pencil grips for those who can't hold onto their pencil. Although these tools seem quite simple, they can make the world of a difference to a patient who needs them when they are applied correctly.
WORKS CITED
Sundstrum, Kelly. "Occupational Therapy Tools for Kids." eHow. n.d. Web. 28 March 2013.
"Occupational Therapy Frequently Asked Questions." Allied Health World. 19 January 2010. Web. 28 March 2013.
The tools, or items, that are used in a specific field can tell someone a lot about the field itself. What do you thing these items say about Occupational Therapy as a field?
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