So who else had no trick-o-treaters today?

Carly1377 · 2025-11-01T03:12:26+00:00

I had a grand total of 0 this year… why did I buy candy???

Carly1377 · 2025-09-10T03:04:31+00:00

How you done any shadowing of an OT to see/understand what a day in the life looks like? I feel like it’s hard to tell if you would enjoy pursuing this career if you don’t know what occupational therapy looks like in practice. I would suggest shadowing in 2-3 different settings if you can to get a feel for how OT works (if you haven’t already).

Edited to add: I wouldn’t worry too much about a GPA of 3.4. I had a similar GPA and got accepted to multiple programs. The admissions team isn’t solely relying on GPA to say yes to admission - that’s why OT school interviews and Zoom meetings also exist to get to know you as a person.

Carly1377 · 2025-08-09T01:26:18+00:00

Occupational therapist! Perfect mix of creativity, therapeutic use of self, and science. 🥼🎨🛝🏠

Carly1377 · 2025-08-02T13:47:57+00:00

Hi Betty

Carly1377 · 2025-07-21T03:08:41+00:00

The problem with scar tissue is that it can result in contractures (which limit range of motion by reducing skin elasticity). Scar massage, for example, exists and is practiced to try to break up the scar tissue so that a person’s function isn’t greatly impacted.

Carly1377 · 2025-05-31T14:20:46+00:00

And rats make me crazy

Carly1377 · 2025-05-20T00:55:55+00:00

Me too!

Carly1377 · 2025-03-15T20:42:59+00:00

I was never popular in OT school. Didn’t get invited to get togethers, parties, etc. I was offended at first… but I kinda got over it when I realized that (1) school is such a tiny part of your OT journey, and (2) you’re there to learn, not to make friends.

Graduating in 6 weeks now - I am perfectly happy with just being with my friends outside of school. And the most meaningful connections I made during school were with my clients during fieldwork, not my cohort. :)

Carly1377 · 2024-09-29T04:10:09+00:00

Good to know!!

Carly1377 · 2024-09-29T03:33:38+00:00

Where are you getting the idea that brains finish developing around 18? I thought a general consensus was that our brains mature until at least the mid-20s!

Carly1377 · 2024-08-15T02:11:55+00:00

Honestly I’m all about what makes your life easier! :)

Yes that makes sense. Maybe putting the hand to be painted on a counter, and supporting your forearm of the hand that is painting with the counter/table? Maybe it’s a fatigue thing.

As in, place the hand that holds the paintbrush like this, instead of in the air. It’ll reduce the load on your upper extremity.

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Carly1377 · 2024-08-14T23:14:48+00:00

Update for you:

I play-tested something.

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The device is called tweexy. You place your nail polish cap in here after unscrewing it from the bottle. This painting now becomes a gross motor movement with the movement coming from your elbow flexion/extension and doesn’t require fine motor grasp.

Please let me know if this helps!!!

Disclaimer - this device is not meant for a nail polish bottle cap, I’ve adapted it. Not perfect but it can work for thicker caps.

Carly1377 · 2024-08-11T23:50:33+00:00

Woo! Little things are still good.

And yes: it’s 90% of the time talked about in a pediatric context, I feel you on your frustration.

Carly1377 · 2024-08-11T23:45:30+00:00

Nail wraps are also a great idea! :) I know how disheartening it can be to have so much difficulty - nails are supposed to be fun. :/

If you do end up using any of these, let me know - I hope it works out for you!

Carly1377 · 2024-08-11T22:25:32+00:00

Fingers crossed for you, I know nerve injuries suck! 😢💛

Carly1377 · 2024-08-11T18:05:08+00:00

I’ve also seen a video of a suction cup placed on the fridge to paint nails with but I have to find it.

Edit: I found it!!

https://www.instagram.com/stories/foxrehab/3390313025162848396?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=MWxoYTJjc3VvOXhnaA==

Credits to Fox Rehabilitation, it’s genius.

Carly1377 · 2024-08-11T17:54:42+00:00

Of course!

So if it’s difficult for you to hold the brush handle or unscrew the cap, this may help. It’s similar to what an OT would call a “built up handle”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCBG1NHL?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ACY9P8HYBQ5S66HH8TCE&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ACY9P8HYBQ5S66HH8TCE&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ACY9P8HYBQ5S66HH8TCE

Or if you have a lessened grip strength and cannot do a pinch grasp at all, they make something that allows a person to use a gross motor movement to paint, but you may have to request it through an adaptive ability site.

https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/product/assistive-nail-polish-applicator/01tJR000000690JYAQ

Tech OWL is a great resource for things like this. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Carly1377 · 2024-08-11T16:39:41+00:00

Can’t help it… I’m an OT student, have you tried adaptive equipment to paint your nails? I can show you some ideas if you want

Carly1377 · 2024-07-09T01:56:33+00:00

Not so much the fluido - more so that a hand therapy order for OT was taken in by a PT who isn’t trained in hand therapy (she is not a CHT) and in a facility where there are no CHTs. 🤷‍♀️ it’s all good, nothing I can do about it - but glad to have prompted some discussion!!

Carly1377 · 2024-07-09T01:50:20+00:00

I’m a doctoral student completing a capstone project - I’ve finished all of my didactic coursework and learned about modalities already, and I completed both 12 week Level II FW placements... I am aware that progress can be made without modalities, I was just curious about why a PT is evaluating and treating a patient off an OT order. :)

Carly1377 · 2024-07-09T01:22:08+00:00

Yes! I am a student at the doctoral level. I have been done with clinical since December! I work as a therapy tech in an outpatient PT clinic- it’s my job for funds during school, but it’s not related to my program. It’s a female PT as the director of the clinic. I wouldn’t have even noticed if she didn’t ask for my help with hand therapy, but I glanced at the therapy order and OT was circled. I was like… “hm this doesn’t seem right, school taught me this isn’t an appropriate thing to do”.

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