National Occupational Therapy Month in Canada
October, the National Occupational Therapy Month in Canada, is a time to celebrate occupational therapy’s contributions to helping people live healthier, more satisfying lives. Occupational therapists will be highlighting the importance of communities that are inclusive, diverse and that promote participation from all people, regardless of age or ability.
The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) offers tools, resources and promotional items to make Occupational Therapy month worth celebrating.
Resources
- Test your participation in desired activities with our online quiz.
- Take a look at our case studies and fact sheets.
- OT Month sees the release of the special issue of Occupational Therapy Now magazine, this time focusing on the topic of knowledge.
- Visit www.otworks.ca for consumer tips to hand out to clients during OT Month.
Events
- Check our event calendar for OT Month events in your area.
Tools
- Check out our OT Month Planning Guide which provides tips on promoting OT month, samples and more!
Source: CAOT
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Activity Strategy Training for People with Osteoarthritis
A new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Health System shows than an occupational therapist-led approach – called activity strategy training – could provide patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis the opportunity to lead more active lives and even improve their overall health.
Physical activity is the cornerstone of any healthy lifestyle – and especially for people with osteoarthritis as exercise helps maintain good joint health, manage their symptoms, and prevent functional decline. Osteoarthritis, however, often makes physical activity, such as exercise, and even performing daily activities, a challenge.
In the pilot study, the researchers found that patients who engaged in activity strategy training along with regular exercise increased their physical activity, more so than those patients who only took part in exercise and health education sessions. Study results are now online and are set to appear in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism.
“Occupational therapy is really the missing link in promoting wellness of people with hip and knee osteoarthritis,” says study lead author Susan L. Murphy, Sc.D., OTR, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the U-M Medical School and Research Health Science Specialist at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
Source: Science Daily
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2008 International Occupational Therapy Conference
2008 International Occupational Therapy Conference
Guangzhou, China
13-17 November, 2008
This will be a 4-day conference, with the theme of “Development of occupational therapy in hospitals & community.”
Sub-themes include:
- Occupational Therapy in Paediatric Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Work Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Community Occupational Therapy services
- Development of Occupational Therapy Education in Mainland China
For more information, click here to visit the official conference website.
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