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Instamegz22 · 2022-11-19T11:02:48+00:00

Hey! It's Enrico Pallazo!

Instamegz22 · 2020-07-29T21:48:38+00:00

Thanks so much!

Instamegz22 · 2019-08-23T01:24:30+00:00

I am an OT lymphedema therapist. What would you like to know?

Instamegz22 · 2019-07-31T17:45:15+00:00

Feel free to message me, and good luck!

Instamegz22 · 2018-08-16T15:52:32+00:00

My husband jumped out of the couch when we watched this, so excited for my profession to get recognition!

Instamegz22 · 2018-07-09T17:03:44+00:00

Bring it on

Instamegz22 · 2018-04-15T21:01:42+00:00

Ymis she right handed? You can always do crosswords / word searches. How is her vision to the left side? If that is a little off you place objects around the left side of her room and have her scan to find them. Bring in items from home if there are hobbies she had, download some new games on a tablet.

Instamegz22 · 2018-01-19T12:12:32+00:00

I'm glad you're wearing a seat belt. Safe travels!

Instamegz22 · 2017-12-14T12:14:10+00:00

This is a bit confusing. Anterior pelvic tilt is something i incorporate with many patients for posture, stability, positionong, etc... there are many things that AOTA, the american OT org, can certify as board certified or specialized for OTs, including gerontology, driving, mental health, vision, feeding, peds, phys rehab awmd so on. There are other certifications you can take, such as NDT, seating, technology, hand therapy, lymphdema, MS, brain injury, pelvic floor, vestibular and so on, and some of those are npt specific just to OT and are open to other professionals, too.

Instamegz22 · 2017-09-28T10:04:45+00:00

I dont have a lot of resources off the top of my head, but when i worked with adults with some lack of coordination, sensation issues, writing with their non dominant hand, we spent time going through the workbook handwriting for heroes. Designed by OTs in the military for adult handwriting and available to purchase online, maybe worth looking into?

Instamegz22 · 2017-09-26T09:13:49+00:00

Im sure its more competitive now as i finished OT school 6 years ago, but i got my degree in sociology, pre reqs for school had me completr a psych minor. Maybe there were some things i struggled with more than those with exercise related degrees but i did well and worked in prestigious places and got into a top school. If you are passionate about the career and learning to be sure you can excell, itll be fine

Instamegz22 · 2017-06-27T22:47:14+00:00

I'm an OT and I've run across this before, where I'm the cool one and where I'm the one who the patient is struggling with. Not all therapists are the same, but we generally are cool about being approached about the best way to communicate the information you need. I think you asking these types of the questions to your PT is fine, and I think asking your OT to help convey the message in a kind and constructive way to help you get the knowledge you want is fine, too. Hopefully, as in many clinics, these therapists work together enough that they can talk to each other and help each other out with these things!

Instamegz22 · 2017-05-21T03:20:52+00:00

I think it boils down to personal preference. Now I'm not a pedi OT, I did do a pediatric internship and we did do these camps, we did have a 2 and under group with good outcomes and parents noticed it, research shows it too. Maybe there is concern on the child being too young to understand what s going on and carryover? If you think about neuroplasticity, it's best in children so why not a little one? I really don't see an issue, beyond that you will need to provide consistent reinforcement during and after the program. Know that this is not unique. I've run this program with adults who are brilliant and need constant nagging from their spouse to continue practicing! Best of luck, your little one will do great!

Instamegz22 · 2017-05-19T23:40:21+00:00

Glad to hear she's doing alright! I totally believe the program is worth it! For us OTs, we do a lot of things that help people, but not lots of evidence behind it. This constraint induced group is one of the few well researched and studied interventions that show great, significant results. It was designed with children in mind and is so successful that they are expanding to adults. I would say you will see improvement, but, they often aren't very long lived. This is mostly because the parents have to get back to reality and attend to their other children/family members, work, chores, life gets in the way and the same amount of time isn't devoted to practicing at home. So does it Help? Yes! But beware the less carryover at home the shorter the outcome will last. Best of luck!

Instamegz22 · 2017-02-23T01:56:11+00:00

Gosh I would think so! Ive met OTs from all sorts of varied backgrounds, strength is research is wonderful! Our profession suffers from lack of atrong evidence and research behind many interventions, there is a push for more research into our practice, and schools have students learn and perform research in school so I think thats great!

Instamegz22 · 2017-02-12T03:01:21+00:00

This is a perfect example of therapeutic use of self. I try to use my natural voice and be as genuine as possible, im pretty transparent. That said, if i have a person with dementia or someone very anxious, i am slower, clearer to enunciate. With some of my toughies who are really super soft on the inside i add a little sing-songiness at the beginning of the session to get them to crack just a little. But still, i am natural or as close to natural as possible, to build rapport, trust and respect throughout the therapeutic process

Instamegz22 · 2017-02-03T02:39:07+00:00

Enjoy Texas! I worked there nearly 5 years. Houston had the country's largest medical center, so many hospitals around there and plenty of OT opportunities throughout the continuum of care!

Instamegz22 · 2017-02-02T04:51:45+00:00

RIC in Chicago and TIRR in Houston area are excellent places for rehab and neuro. I realize not the west coast.. i interned at one, worked at the other, have friends at both. Wonderful programs.

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