Category: OT Clinical Services
Summer Activities For The Kids
The start of summer is such a fun and exciting time for kids! But, for many the lazy, hazy days...
Mental Health Awareness Month
Occupational Therapy is a profession that assists people throughout their lifetime and believes that participation in daily activities (aka occupations) is...
Cancer Survivorship Services
Cognitive changes are a common side-effect of cancer treatments for many adult cancer survivors. Increased fatigue, stress, and anxiety are...
OT Month Celebration
Washington University Occupational Therapy works with many healthcare providers, physician groups, living facilities, and community organizations to provide the best...
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurologic condition that affects dopamine production in...
Expanding To Washington
Ryan Risley, MPM, meets with contractors just weeks before OT Services’ new clinic in Washington, Mo., is set to open....
Common Sense of Learned Skills?
Parents – does this sound like you? I don’t understand how you’ can get 100% on your math test but...
Driving Evaluation Program
Washington University Occupational Therapy offers Comprehensive Driving Evaluations for persons who are recovering or have been impacted by a medical...
Tips For A Healthy Heart
Washington University Occupational Therapy works with our patients on self-management and self-care all year-round. With February being American Heart Month we...
5 Common Sources of Motivation
The age-old question that actors have been asking Directors… This phrase directly applies to everyone as we take on a...
5 Ways To A Healthier You In 2022 – Stroke Prevention!
While our title, “5 Ways To A Healthier You In 2022 – Stroke Prevention!” is focused on this year, we...
5 Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, so why not go ahead and splurge? Year after year, we can all...
“Turn the lights on” this holiday season with iCST
The holidays are fast approaching and many people are preparing to gather with close family and friends. For many, this...
Self-Advocacy Leads to Better Health & Well-Being
Self-advocacy is often a phrase that may be misunderstood and certainly underappreciated when it comes to managing your own health...
Fieldwork Students Help Community Members Map Path to Independence
Master’s-level Washington University Occupational Therapy students, Jacqueline Crues and Logan Reeves, engaged in a unique dual-setting fieldwork rotation during the...
Spinal Cord Injury/Disease Programs
CLINICAL SERVICES FOR SPINAL CORD PATIENTS Are you working with or know patients that are experiencing Spinal Cord Injury/Disease? Washington...
USAWR Brings Home Silver Medal!
Washington University Occupational Therapist & Instructor, Sue Tucker, OTD, OTR/L, ATP is an Assistant Coach for USA Wheelchair Rugby (USAWR),...
Functional Neurological Disorder
Washington University Occupational Therapy has developed a program to treat patients experiencing functional neurological disorders. A Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)...
Occupational Performance Center (OPC)
The Occupational Performance Center (OPC) is a work assessment rehabilitation program that is unlike others in the St. Louis area....
Research on Parkinson’s Disease
Our Clinic Manager, Jamie Archer, MOT, OTR/L was recently published for her work on Occupational Therapy Interventions for Instrumental Activities...
Keep Kids Active During Summer Break
While the school year might be over and “traditional” learning is on pause for a few months, the summer is...
Strategies To Reduce Mental Fatigue
Here are some tips and strategies to help with mental fatigue: Set aside time to plan and prioritize the tasks...
Physical Activity As An Occupation
Did you know physical activity is a main occupation for all human beings? It just happens to fall under a...
Your Kid Needs a Brain Break
After the school year that our kids just went through, their brains are fried. Isn’t yours? Especially for our children...
Celebrate OT Month During April!
Washington University Occupational Therapy works with many healthcare providers, physician groups, living facilities, and community organizations to provide the best...
What Is Coronasomnia?
One year has passed since the world shut down in response to the pandemic. During that time, life has been...
American Heart Month “Self-Care” Routine Tips
Washington University Occupational Therapy works with our patients on self-management and self-care all-year-round. With February being American Heart Month we...
Infant Toddler Autism Program (ITAP)
The Infant Toddler Autism Program (ITAP) has recently made its home in the Washington University Occupational Therapy Pediatric Services portfolio...
2020 Clinical Publications Work
In 2020 our Therapists provided their expertise to the following Clinical Publications & Journals: Annals of Surgery Hand Therapy Plastic...
Stay Focused On Your 2021 Goals
The beginning of the year is the most common time to set self-improvement goals. However, after just a few weeks...
Pediatric Visual Disorders Service
We are pleased to announce that we are now offering Pediatric Visual Disorders services. Sight is one of our most...
Safety Tips For Holiday Celebrations
The holidays this year are going to look a little bit different than what we are used to with social...
Managing Stress During The Holidays
November and December are times that families cherish; as it brings warm memories of cherished traditions. Many emotions surround this...
Halloween Safety for You and Your Kids – It’s not just WHAT you do, it’s HOW you prepare
What is in store for you and your family this holiday season? How much thought have you given it? One...
Pediatric OT Presents Research on GNAo1 Disorder
This month we are highlighting and giving a special congratulations to one of our Pediatric Therapists, Karen Balk, MOT, OTR/L....
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Offered Virtually
Washington University Occupational Therapy is now offering virtual sessions of individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST) with a goal of training...
OT Programs For Spinal Cord Injury/Disease
Are you working with or know patients that are experiencing Spinal Cord Injury/Disease? Washington University Occupational Therapy has programming and...
Stroke Clinic For The Community
Washington University Occupational Therapy operates a student-run stroke clinic with the guidance and oversight of licensed Occupational Therapists. The clinic...
Map Your Path To Well-Being Program
Are you working with patients or community members that are wanting to make goals for themselves or focused on improving...
UV Safety Month
This summer likely finds many people spending even more time outdoors engaging in activities that allow for social distancing such...
Train Your Brain Summer Camp
Summer is a time for us to relax and take a load off of our brains that we’ve been putting...
Summer Activities For Kids!
Parents are always looking for ways to keep their kids engaged and learning throughout the summer. But it seems like...
Pediatric Early Intervention Strategies
If you are parenting a young child, and you are simultaneously working from home during the COVID pandemic, you know...
Occupational Therapy, Technology, Healthcare Access and Telehealth
As we close out a month of celebrating Occupational Therapy 2020 during the COVID 19 crisis, we want to take...
National OT Month!
What should we celebrate in the month of April during these difficult times, I know…National OT Month! Some of you...
Juggling Roles and Maintaining Sanity in the Time of Self-Quarantine
Juggling roles during a major life event takes some time to transition, both physically and mentally. But recently, we’ve all...
Post Concussion Syndrome and Support Group
Most of us have heard of the term concussion but not many are familiar with the diagnosis of Post Concussion...
Why Yes, Sleep Is Important
The importance of sleep is underappreciated. Many people wear a lack of sleep as a badge of honor, believing that...
Ways To Live With Low Vision
Eye conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy can cause impaired vision and make it difficult to perform...
5 Ways OT can help build a Healthier, Happier “You” in 2020!
5 ways OT can help build a Healthier, Happier “You” in 2020! Stretching Exercises A few morning stretches will get...