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Health Literacy in Occupational Therapy   Did you know the average is American is only reading at a 7th-8th grade reading level? This could be a very life-threatening deficiency when it comes to medication management. If a person doesn't understand the labels, or the packets sent home the client can be at a high risk for overdosing due to taking too many or just be discouraged and not take the medicine at all which can be life threatening as well. It is important that as clinicians we use common terminology when speaking to our clients about their health. It is equally important that we check to see if the client is comprehending their diagnosis and treatments. The overall goal is to make sure the client is healthy, and by educating the client on ways to maintain their health we can ensure that they are working in the right direction. It takes a village, and as OTs we are a part of someone’s village that is working together to prevent, maintain, and rehabilitate. 

Scapulohumeral Rhythm Scapulohumeral Rhythm is clinically important because it is the optimal function of the shoulder by allowing optimal length tension relationships. Scapulohumeral Rhythm is the ratio of movement between the scapula and the humerus.  Every time the scapula moves one degree the humerus moves 2 degrees. The humerus must coordinate with the scapula to provide a smooth ROM, which is 180 degrees without compromising the stability of the joint.  Without Scapulohumeral Rhythm there would be impingements in flexion and abduction. Also, allowing for synchronic measurements. These measurements can help you when you’re measuring a clients ROM to see if there are abnormalities.   http://www.geocities.ws/ptexas9/scap-rhythm.html

My daily routine consist of walking my dog, Greyton. The start position in walking with the foot at   extended position and the end position is with the foot in a flexed position. Walking occurs in the sagittal plane. Walking takes place in the frontal axis. The osteokinematics of the ankle joint works with the tibia and fibula. The   ankle joint works as a  hinge  joint, and works with plantar flexion and dorsiflexion. In arthrokinematics of the ankle joint when walking it rolls anteriorly and glides posteriorly. When walking the prime movers are the hamstrings. Walking is isometric because when walking Greyton because i'm carrying the leash in front of me. The weight of the leash is pulling the downward, but my hands would be opposing the movement with equal force. 

After listening to  Glass Half Full podcast about nature-based therapy I am eager to hear more about it. Nature based therapy is OT that is outdoors in a natural environment. In nature there are more elements to compensate for and sensory components missing that are not found indoors. One particular diagnosis that was discussed in the podcast was sensory processing. Water provides hydrostatic pressure that gives more feedback. In the pediatric population children can play outdoors with mud and in trees. This is allowing for them to feel different sensations. An example she used was mud. Mud has different consistencies that provide different textures. Another plus, is kids can use one item as multiple things. Example being, a stick could be used as a microphone. Nature therapy allows kids to be outdoors, in a stimulating environment, where they can use their imagination. Nature therapy also allows for the children to have free will and giving the freedom to the child takes the dictat

Importance in finding bony landmarks when measuring ROM:   when measuring ROM you need a stabilized landmark to begin taking your measurement.  bony landmarks are needed to align a goniometer important to get the most accurate measurement you possibly can, so you can measure your clients progress throughout their therapeutic journey.  needed to located bony segments that need to be stabilized when testing used as reference points when measuring circumference Test position for MMT: The purpose for the position when you're performing a MMT on a client is to get the most accurate readings. This determines effort by the patients and the strength of the patient   The BREAK Test is an example of a test, which is the most common test used, The Break Test is when the the muscle/ joint is placed in optimal position for contraction. This determining maximal effort, while the examiner gradually builds resistance. This is most common for evaluating  individuals with physical