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    OT and Adults

    Occupational therapists provide support for adults to complete their daily activities at work, school, or home.

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    Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

    Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder caused by exposure to a traumatic event such as a violent crime, natural disaster, accident or war. People living with PTSD typically a
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    Ageing in Place

    Ageing in place means that you have the support and services you need to remain living in your home or community as an older adult. Like many Canadians, this is a shared experience. By planning early
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    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that causes weakness, tingling and numbness in your hand. It occurs because of pressure that is placed on the median nerve located in the arm. This nerve ru
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    Parkinson's Disease and Occupational Therapy

    Parkinson's disease is a disorder that leads to stiff, shaky movements and difficulty with balance and coordination. As symptoms progress and worsen, people may have trouble with talking and walking.
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    Hand Injury and Occupational Therapy

    Hands are incredibly complex, made of many small bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Hand therapy is often utilized by people who may have been affected by trauma, leaving them with scars, burns, a
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    Occupational Therapy and Stroke

    Stroke is a significant public health concern and has a notable impact on individuals and their families. The most significant and permanent impact of stroke is a long-term disability. Occupational th
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    Occupational Therapy and Arthritis

    Occupational therapists (OTs) work collaboratively with clients to obtain 'occupational balance,' which is defined as a state of mind, recognizable by a pleasant combination of life activities and dem
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    Attention and Unilateral Neglect

    Attention is essential to focus on specific aspects of the environment and ignore irrelevant stimuli. There are different types of attention, such as selective, shifting and divided attention, each se
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    Swan Neck Deformity

    A swan neck deformity is characterized by two prominent features: 1) flexion of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint and 2) hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. In other words
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    Schizophrenia and Occupational Therapy

    Schizophrenia is a lifelong brain disorder marked by periods of psychosis, which includes hallucinations or delusions. Hallucinations are the experience of particular sensations that are not real to o
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    Staying On Your Feet: Preventing Falls

    As an older adult, you have a greater chance of falling. A fall can cause severe injury and affect the quality of your life. The good news is that falls can be prevented. There are many reasons why ol
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    Return To Work and Occupational Therapy

    A primary goal of occupational therapists is to enable people to participate in everyday life activities, including working and employment. Occupational therapists are well trained to understand the w
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    Ageing and Osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by weakened bone strength and can affect both genders, but the incidence is higher for females. Low bone mass and density lead to fragile bones result
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    Occupational Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease

    Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory. Along with it, come problems with thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simple
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    Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disorder worldwide. It is one of the most frequent causes of disability in Western populations and currently affects over 4.5 million Canadians. Osteoar
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    Delirium

    Delirium is a mental state of confusion characterized by a disturbance in consciousness with a decreased ability to maintain focus or attention. People experiencing delirium have a change in cognition
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    Multiple Sclerosis and Occupational Therapy

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease in which a person's immune system attacks neurons (pictured above) in the brain and spinal cord. As a result of neuronal damage, signals sent bet
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    Hip Replacement Surgery and Occupational Therapy

    Hip replacement surgery is a common intervention for treating pain and disability in the hip caused by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the result of damage to the cartilage and bones within the hip
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    Occupational Therapy and Driving

    Millions of Canadians drive daily as an essential means of transportation. Driving is a highly valued and meaningful occupation for some people as it symbolizes independence and freedom. Driving is us
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    Communication With Older Adults - Avoiding Elderspeak

    Communicating with older adults serves essential functions such as the expression of want and needs, exchanging information, and maintaining social connection. Occupational therapists take into consid
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