최고 Occupational Therapy 팟캐스트 (2025)

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#105 OT and Prevention with Alyson Stover 58:56

4d ago58:56

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Far too often, people are not referred to occupational therapy until their disease course has progressed to a level of high complexity. But, what if we could start seeing our clients sooner? Ideally, we receive the referral at the first sign of trouble. In some cases, we could prevent the full expression of a condition. In other cases, we could wor…

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Ep. 13 The Ultimate Evidence Guide: What 52 Pediatric OT Interventions & 90 Years of Research Reveal 39:47

5d ago39:47

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Tired of Googling for interventions that actually work? We dive into the mother of all systematic reviews covering 129 studies and 52 occupational therapy interventions across nine decades of pediatric OT research. Discover which interventions landed in the green zone (do these!), which fell into the red (avoid!), and why parent collaboration and o…

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Ep. 12 Shooting for Better Sleep: How Playing Basketball Improves Sleep & Executive Function 38:24

12d ago38:24

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Could better sleep for autistic children be as simple as shooting some hoops? In this episode, occupational therapists, Michele Alaniz and Lacy Wright, dive into fascinating research showing how a structured basketball intervention significantly improves sleep quality and executive function in children with autism. Learn how this intervention incre…

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#104 Chronic Stroke Rehab with Christopher Gaskins 56:26

18d ago56:26

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Stroke rehab is an area where we have some of the most abundant research to draw on as occupational therapists. But, this can also make it feel difficult to synthesize it all into the right actions steps for your clients. In this Ask Me Anything style episode, we will be answering your questions on chronic stroke assessment, goal-setting and treatm…

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Ep. 11 Handwriting & OT: Guiding Principles for Today and the Future (with AI) 40:36

19d ago40:36

40:36

Up to 10% of children have difficulty with handwriting, yet only 12% of teachers feel adequately trained to teach it. This week, we break down the six evidence-based principles (plus one essential bonus) that should guide all handwriting instruction and occupational therapy intervention. We examine why focusing on the occupation of writing outperfo…

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Ep. 10 Tubes & Tables: Supporting Mealtime with Medically Fragile Kids (special guest episode) 54:16

26d ago54:16

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What happens when a child isn't able eat? In this milestone 10th episode, Michele and Lacy explore the complex world of pediatric occupational therapy and feeding with medically fragile children and our guest, Yovana Harris, BA, COTA/L. She shares both "Nailed It" and "Failed It" experiences, explains her “just give them the food” feeding philosoph…

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#103 Pediatric Sleep and OT with Amy Gore Hartman 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

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Between 20-30% of typically developing children experience sleep difficulty in childhood. The percentage of neurodiverse children with considerable sleep problems is even more staggering at 40-80%. On one hand, it is sobering to consider the impacts of sleep difficulties on children and adolescents. As you’ll hear in this week's article review: Sle…

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Ep. 9 VR and Pediatric Brain Injury (3 Takeaways to Apply Across OT Settings) 38:53

1M ago38:53

38:53

Ever wonder how virtual reality could change your pediatric occupational therapy practice? Michele and Lacy dive into a randomized control trial where VR helped kids with brain injuries make progress in just four weeks of OT intervention! Hear about 3 game-changing elements occupational therapists can implement: instant feedback, kids actually want…

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🚨⭐Why Did We Create IhomaWorld? ⭐🚨 2:20

1M ago2:20

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🚨⭐Why Did We Create IhomaWorld? ⭐🚨 I want to talk to you about why we built IhomaWorld. When we started designing IhomaWorld, we didn’t begin with a product. We began with people. People who receive services through Medicaid waiver programs. People who live with disabilities. People who are often left out of the conversation when it comes to innova…

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Ep. 8 Ayres SI in Brazil: 3 Tools to Boost Your OT Practice 36:59

1M ago36:59

36:59

Did you know that up to 16% of children have sensory processing challenges that impact their daily lives? In this evidence-packed episode, pediatric occupational therapists Michele and Lacy break down a groundbreaking randomized control trial from Brazil on Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) that every peds OT needs to know about. Discover three pract…

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#102 Value-Based Care Contracts with Dana Strauss & Carlin Reaume 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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While many OTs work in a fee for service model, the reality is that we are undergoing a seismic shift towards value based care. In fact it's estimated that 238.8 million Americans receive healthcare in a value-based care model. These already large numbers are expected to grow significantly in the coming years. OTs has tremendous potential in value-…

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Ep. 7 Parent-Powered Potty Training: The 4-Step Coaching Model in Telehealth 34:50

2M ago34:50

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Forget everything you thought you knew about toilet training—this evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy approach is changing the game. In this episode, we dive into a hybrid telehealth intervention that transformed toilet training success rates through occupation-based coaching strategies that every peds OT should know. Learn the 4-step fra…

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Ep. 6 The Surprising #1 Reason OT Students Fail Fieldwork (And How You Can Help) 36:54

2M ago36:54

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Struggling OT Fieldwork students? The shocking truth is that occupational therapy knowledge isn't what makes or breaks fieldwork success—it's professional behaviors! Join pediatric occupational therapists, Michele and Lacy, as they unpack evidence-based strategies for fieldwork in this must-listen episode. From communication skills to time manageme…

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#101 Sleep, Mental Health, and OT with Amanda Carroll 1:06:02

2M ago1:06:02

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Nearly one third of people experience sleep disturbances. And, about 23% of adults experience mental health illness. These high percentages mean that both sleep and mental health are global, public health challenges in their own right. However, emerging research suggests we should not think of these challenges separately. They are more intertwined …

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Ep. 5 Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3: Top School-Based OT Interventions That Work 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Overwhelmed by your school-based OT caseload? Join Drs. Michele Alaniz and Lacy Wright as they discuss three decades of research into actionable, tiered interventions that deliver measurable results. Learn why the most successful school-based OTs are shifting from traditional pull-out services to classroom-embedded support, dramatically reducing wa…

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Ep. 4 Beyond the Messy Desk: Assessing Executive Function in Adolescents 31:55

2M ago31:55

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Think a messy backpack or desk is just carelessness? We don’t think so. This episode cracks open the complex world of executive function in school, showing therapists how the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity assessment can unlock insights into how adolescents may be struggling to think, plan, organize, and navigate their world. Plus - Lacy and Mic…

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#100 Starting an OT Private Practice with Carlin Reaume 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Starting a side hustle private practice is one of the best ways to safeguard your career, pursue a niche interest, and meet some of the many unmet needs in your community. But, let’s be honest: the process of getting going can be daunting. In this Ask Me Anything (AMA), we are welcoming Carline Reaume, OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM, PMH-C, PCES back to the p…

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Ep. 3 Scoring Success: Quality Sports Participation for Kids with Autism 35:13

3M ago35:13

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How can we make sports truly meaningful for children with autism? In this episode, pediatric OTs Dr. Michele Alaniz and Dr. Lacy Wright break down a comprehensive framework for quality participation in sports. Explore research-backed strategies for creating the perfect balance of challenge, autonomy, and social connection in sports programs. The ho…

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Ep. 2 Play that Works: Engaging & Effective OT Motor Interventions for Kids with CP 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

What if you could help children with cerebral palsy make significant motor gains with half the therapy hours while keeping both parents and kids engaged? Pediatric occupational therapists Dr. Michele Alaniz and Dr. Lacy Wright dive into the OT research comparing constraint-induced movement therapy and bimanual intensive training, revealing which ap…

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#99 Carpal Tunnel and OT with Rachel Egan 55:07

3M ago55:07

55:07

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects quality of life in 1-5% of people. The first step in treatment of carpal tunnel should be non-surgical treatment, which includes education, often a steroid injection, and therapy. But what should that therapy look like? In this live webinar, we will discuss carpal tunnel education, assessment and treatment with Rachel…

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Ep. 1 Play With Purpose: An OT Motor Skill Intervention for Autism 18:50

3M ago18:50

18:50

Did you know that over 80% of children with autism are at risk for motor impairment (Bhat, 2022)? Today, we're diving into new research that's changing how we approach motor development in autism. You'll learn five evidence-based steps you can implement immediately in your practice, including a surprising twist on video modeling that goes beyond ju…

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Welcome to Ideas at Play! 1:02

3M ago1:02

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Welcome to Ideas at Play, your go to podcast for practical and engaging insights into pediatric occupational therapy. We're your hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, and Lacy Wright OTD, OTR/L, BCP - two OTs with a passion for breaking down research and helping you apply it to your practice in meaningful ways. Every episode will take you through…

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#98 Pediatric Feeding Therapy with Suzie Driscoll 55:27

4M ago55:27

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Childhood feeding problems are one of the most common complaints raised during primary care visits. Which is not surprising, given that the prevalence of pediatric feeding disorder is around 1 in 37 children under age 5. Feeding disorders overall are common in the pediatric population, with a prevalence of 25% of children in the general population …

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#97 Grip Strength as a Vital Sign with Gabriella Francis 57:55

4M ago57:55

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However you think about group strength it probably is not broadly enough. Grip strength is NOT just about hand strength. It is NOT just an indicator of upper body strength. It is NOT just about overall strength. Grip strength is associated with: mortality psychological health functional disabilities hospitalization morbidity The article we are revi…

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#96: OT and Value-Based Care with Dana Strauss 1:24:00

5M ago1:24:00

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We’ve all known for a while that the current fee-for-service models that most occupational therapists operate under are bad for patients and bad for healthcare. Why? Because it incentives volume of services over quality of services. If you’re like me, you may feel like you’ve been waiting for years for value based care to really take hold in the Un…

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#95: What is OT in 2025? with Sarah Brzeszkiewicz 1:01:42

5M ago1:01:42

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Through OT Potential, we’ve released over 94 episodes all exploring new influential OT research. As we enter 2025, it’s time to reflect on the research and ask: What trends are we seeing in OT? How is new research enriching how we think about our practice? In this 1 hour-episode, we’ll talk about new trends, with a particular focus on what commonal…

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#94: OT and Clinical Decision Support with Brad Willingham 1:10:19

6M ago1:10:19

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Artificial intelligence is ushering a new era of healthcare tools. These range from ambient listening to streamlined practice management. But, the AI-supported that I believe will truly transform occupational therapy is: Clinical Decision Support. To be honest, it often feels like we have more clinical decision barriers than we have support. Our EM…

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#93: OT and BPPV with Jeff Walter 1:01:56

6M ago1:01:56

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The Epley maneuver is a 💎 rare gem 💎 in the OT toolkit. A patient can walk into our treatment room, and they can walk out cured. They can walk out with instant relief. (Yes, there is nuance to this. Sometimes the maneuver needs to be repeated. Sometimes it simply doesn’t work. There are important contraindications.) But, the other thing that makes …

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Navigating the Realities of Podcasting for Passive Income with Rehab Rebels Journey 068 4:13

6M ago4:13

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Send us a text #068 Ever wondered if starting a podcast is your ticket to passive income? Today, I share my personal journey through the ups and downs of hosting Rehab Rebels. Despite the challenges and the realization that podcasting isn't a quick path to financial freedom, the past two and a half years have been an incredible ride filled with gro…

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#92: OT and Multiple Sclerosis with USA Paralympian Sarah Adam 59:17

6M ago59:17

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of non-traumatic disability in people aged 18-65 years. As rehab professionals, we know that exercise is one of the mainstays of treatment for these clients. Though not definitively established, exercise has the most potential promise to be disease modifying if started early in the course of disease.…

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Rehabilitation and Independence: The Role of Occupational Therapy with Neilin Moledina 41:43

6M ago41:43

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In this episode of Beyond Barriers: An Occupational Therapy Podcast, host Pam Hung sits down with Neilin Moledina, an experienced occupational therapist specializing in inpatient adult rehabilitation. Together, they explore the pivotal role of occupational therapy in helping clients rebuild independence and adapt to life transitions following spina…

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Bringing a Healthcare Product to Market with Shehla Rooney PT 067 43:40

6M ago43:40

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Send us a text #067 Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a physical product to market in the healthcare sector? Join us as we explore Shehla's inspiring journey from being a dedicated physical therapist to becoming the CEO of GoKnee LLC. She shares how her passion for helping knee replacement patients regain their mobility led her to devel…

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Bridging Gaps: Community-Based Occupational Therapy with Catharine Eckersley 30:52

7M ago30:52

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In this episode of Beyond Barriers: An Occupational Therapy Podcast, host Pam Hung sits down with Catharine Eckersley, a private-practice occupational therapist based in Calgary, Alberta. Catharine shares her passion for community-based occupational therapy, offering a glimpse into her hands-on approach to empowering clients to overcome challenges …

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Occupational Therapy with Camille Bailey 29:06

7M ago29:06

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In this episode of Beyond Barriers: An Occupational Therapy Podcast, host Pam Hung speaks with Camille Bailey, a pediatric occupational therapist and owner of Sensory Solutions Occupational Therapy Incorporated. Based in Parkland County, Alberta, Camille leads a multidisciplinary team that focuses on providing neurodiversity-affirming care to child…

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#91: Motor Learning in Neuro Rehab with Katie Riccio 1:02:48

7M ago1:02:48

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As occupational therapists, many of us have witnessed the wonder of motor learning in neuro rehab. Yet despite years of research attempting to identify the most effective post-stroke interventions, the reality is that our understanding of how to improve recovery of function remains incomplete. The article we are reviewing today serves as an update …

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Launching Online Programs Successfully with Sarah Good OT 066 33:36

7M ago33:36

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Send us a text #066 Imagine overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to value your unique skills as a therapist. Sarah, an Occupational Therapist (OT) and mindfulness teacher from Ottawa, Ontario, shares her transformative journey from traditional OT roles to launching her private practice during a global pandemic. This rapid shift to online consu…

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Mental Health Matters: How OTs Help Clients Thrive with Logan McColl 44:37

7M ago44:37

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In this episode of Beyond Barriers: An Occupational Therapy Podcast, host Pam Hung sits down with Logan McColl, a private-practice occupational therapist specializing in mental health in Edmonton, Alberta. Logan shares his unique approach to blending the internal and external aspects of occupational therapy, providing holistic care to clients acros…

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Supporting Independence in Long-Term Care: Insights from Michelle Palmer 43:27

7M ago43:27

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In this episode of Beyond Barriers: An Occupational Therapy Podcast, host Pam Hung speaks with Michelle Palmer, an occupational therapist working in private practice and continuing care in Lethbridge, Alberta. Michelle shares her experiences addressing service gaps in long-term care, where she focuses on empowering residents to maintain independenc…

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#90: OT and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Emily Rich 1:13:43

7M ago1:13:43

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Unfortunately, research on the lived-experience for those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome shows us that we as a profession need to be doing a better job. People with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome report: A lack of reliable information for themselves Social stigma from peers. Lack of awareness of EDS in the healthcare community As occupational therapy professi…

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Building a Freelance Career in Medical Writing with Caitlyn Tivy DPT 065 39:27

7M ago39:27

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Send us a text #065 Do you feel trapped or burnt out in your current professional role? In this episode, we hear from Caitlyn, who faced burnout and dissatisfaction in her clinical rehab role and found a refreshing passion in medical writing and consulting, particularly within LGBTQ+ health companies. Caitlyn walks us through her initial struggles,…

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Bridging Neuroscience and Therapy: The OT Role in Stroke Recovery with Meghan Maiani 28:27

8M ago28:27

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In this inaugural episode of Beyond Barriers: An Occupational Therapy Podcast, host Pam Hung sits down with Meghan Maiani, an experienced occupational therapist and PhD student in neuroscience at the University of Calgary. With over 17 years of experience working with adults affected by neurological conditions such as stroke and brain injury, Megha…

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Trailer 2:04

8M ago2:04

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Welcome to Beyond Barriers, Navigating Health and Function, a new podcast from the Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists. The Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists is a non regulatory organization that promotes networking, education and advocacy opportunities for its members. This podcast is hosted by occupational therapists living in Alb…

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#89: AI in Documentation with Dennis Morrison 1:16:22

8M ago1:16:22

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In 50 years, you will look back on your occupational therapy practice and see a clear line in the sand between pre-AI augmented documentation and today. Ambient AI augmented documentation is going to: ✅Make documenting QUICKER ✅Make your notes HIGHER QUALITY ✅And, transform how you interact with clients And, if we harness this technology correctly,…

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Entrepreneurial Challenges in Surf Therapy with Naomi Matanick OT 064 32:32

8M ago32:32

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Send us a text #064 What happens when you blend a love for the ocean with a dedication to neurodiverse children? Naomi Matanick, a passionate occupational therapist, reveals her inspiring journey from traditional therapy settings to starting a surf therapy business. Starting a new business is never easy, especially one as innovative as surf therapy…

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Hippotherapy and Aquatic Therapy in Private Practice with Gina Taylor OT 063 32:59

8M ago32:59

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Send us a text #063 Ready to break free from traditional rehab methods and create a practice that truly resonates with your passions? Gina Taylor is an occupational therapist who has successfully built her private practice by integrating hippotherapy and aquatic therapy. In this episode you will learn about her career transition, balancing motherho…

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#88: OT and Driving with Ganesh M. Babulal 1:05:30

9M ago1:05:30

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The population of the United States is older than it has ever been. And, by 2050 the older adult population (>65 years) is projected to increase another 47% (from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050). This will transform many aspects of our society—and one change we need to prepare for is: The safety of older drivers. Because by 2050 the older…

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Entrepreneurship and AI in Healthcare with Jonathon Lee DPT 062 39:15

9M ago39:15

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Send us a text #062 How can healthcare professionals transition from clinical practice to successful entrepreneurship? Join us as we chat with Jonathon Lee, a physical therapist who co-founded Pickle, an AI-powered job search platform for clinicians. The global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped his mission and vision for the health…

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#87: Community-based OT with Ryan Lavalley 1:04:06

9M ago1:04:06

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In our OT work with individuals, there can be a feeling of futility. As there is a growing collective consciousness around what we, as OT professionals, experience day in and day out: The communities in which we live have such a profound impact on our health. And, we can fail individuals by focusing only on their individual choices—and not the larg…

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From Occupational Therapist to Successful Recruiter with Wen Hung OT 061 31:31

9M ago31:31

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Send us a text #061 Prioritizing personal well-being and family needs is essential, even if it means transitioning to a completely different career path. Wen Hung, a former occupational therapist, reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to leave her rehab profession, including the challenges of inadequate maternity leave and the impact of COVI…

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