Thanks for this, super helpful refresher - for those that are making OT comments, PT (physical therapy) deals with many of the same issues. I have and have had several mobility issues due to injuries and received instruction from PT while going through rehabilitation, not OT - they can have overlap and depending on the issues an individual is dealing with (be it age, strokes, sports injuries, car accidents and so on) they may be going through PT versus OT. Often you will have both PT and OT in the same office and staff with overlapping qualifications and training.
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching! And you're right, in many instances PT and OT overlap. We break it down more for you here: ua-cam.com/video/R5FkgLBmMaE/v-deo.html
I have used a homemade dressing stick for 60 years; socks, pants, boots. Born with multiple joint Arthrogryposis. When I presented my methods years ago to the OT department in Vancouver they laughed and showed me their floppy sock and pants aids .... but let's look at what the PT did in this video above. After inserting one arm in the sleeve, right away she moves her other arm in a non-restricted motion to insert her hand and arm into the other sleeve. It assumes the person has this ability. It also assumes hand gripping ability in both hands. Someone like me has severe mobility impairment in both shoulders and hands. Presently, I insert my right arm into the (short) sleeve and with my weak arm/hand slide the shirt up until I can grip the top button area with my teeth and pull up onto my shoulder, then fling the shirt far enough over to find the other sleeve with my weaker hand/arm and slide up over my shoulder with my strong hand/arm. I need XL shirts for this. This is getting tougher in my old age so I went looking for a simple device common 30 years ago, which held the shirt, jacket or robe in place while the person slides their arms into the sleeves and the garment just releases. This device seems scrubbed from existence and all I find is the stupid dressing stick (once rejected). Shame on OTs; shame on PTs; shame mostly on Google which has turned from an encyclopedia into a sales magazine.
Hey Ellen! Karen has the schooling certifications to help teach people with mobility issues how to use a dressing stick properly. If you like check out this video 👉 ua-cam.com/video/R5FkgLBmMaE/v-deo.html
Thanks for this, super helpful refresher - for those that are making OT comments, PT (physical therapy) deals with many of the same issues. I have and have had several mobility issues due to injuries and received instruction from PT while going through rehabilitation, not OT - they can have overlap and depending on the issues an individual is dealing with (be it age, strokes, sports injuries, car accidents and so on) they may be going through PT versus OT. Often you will have both PT and OT in the same office and staff with overlapping qualifications and training.
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching! And you're right, in many instances PT and OT overlap. We break it down more for you here: ua-cam.com/video/R5FkgLBmMaE/v-deo.html
This should be done by an OT
Thanks Mel, we appreciate your feedback!
I was thinking that, too! But, she did a great job!
I have used a homemade dressing stick for 60 years; socks, pants, boots. Born with multiple joint Arthrogryposis. When I presented my methods years ago to the OT department in Vancouver they laughed and showed me their floppy sock and pants aids .... but let's look at what the PT did in this video above. After inserting one arm in the sleeve, right away she moves her other arm in a non-restricted motion to insert her hand and arm into the other sleeve. It assumes the person has this ability. It also assumes hand gripping ability in both hands.
Someone like me has severe mobility impairment in both shoulders and hands. Presently, I insert my right arm into the (short) sleeve and with my weak arm/hand slide the shirt up until I can grip the top button area with my teeth and pull up onto my shoulder, then fling the shirt far enough over to find the other sleeve with my weaker hand/arm and slide up over my shoulder with my strong hand/arm. I need XL shirts for this. This is getting tougher in my old age so I went looking for a simple device common 30 years ago, which held the shirt, jacket or robe in place while the person slides their arms into the sleeves and the garment just releases. This device seems scrubbed from existence and all I find is the stupid dressing stick (once rejected). Shame on OTs; shame on PTs; shame mostly on Google which has turned from an encyclopedia into a sales magazine.
nice, but what about putting on pants?
Shouldn’t an OT/OTA be teaching this?
Hey Ellen! Karen has the schooling certifications to help teach people with mobility issues how to use a dressing stick properly. If you like check out this video 👉 ua-cam.com/video/R5FkgLBmMaE/v-deo.html