Is It Difficult to Get Into a Good Occupational Therapy Master’s Program?
Question by April: Is it difficult to get into a good Occupational Therapy Master’s program? I am very interested in Occupational Therapy as a career, but I am concerned that OT’s growing popularity will make it difficult to get into a good Master’s program (I am particularly interested in USC). I am currently a sophomore at a prestigious university with a 3.97 GPA, and it is feasible for me to take all of the prerequisites before starting the Master’s program. Additionally, this summer, I will shadow an OT at a brain injury rehabilitation center. However, I am concerned that I will not be a competitive applicant to OT programs because my major choices (Philosophy and French) are totally unrelated to OT. How difficult is it to get into a top-notch OT school, such as USC? And how much does major choice matter in admissions? Read more... ...
Torn Labrum Surgery?
Question by Matt: Torn Labrum surgery? I was diagnosed a few months ago with a torn labrum. I have since started my career and was just curious as to how long the surgery and recovery take. If I had the surgery on a Friday when could I be back to work (I have a mostly desk job)? Yes Labrum…its cartilage in your shoulder Best answer: Answer by dumplingmuffinlabrum????? Answer by New Kida week maybe,no using it for 4-6 wks What do you think? Answer below! Read more... ...
Post Stroke Rehabilitation: Post Stroke Healing
Stroke is nothing but the increasing loss of brain functions because of disturbance in the flow of blood to the brain. This might occur because of ischemia (lack of blood flow) caused by blockage (thrombosis, arterial embolism) or hemorrhage (leakage of blood). As a result, the brain stops working and therefore the person cannot move his limbs on one side of the body. Other damages might occur like inability to understand or see one side of the visual field. Read more... ...
Drug Rehab Clinics: Toronto Rehab Clinic in Preview
by International Relations and Security Network ISN With an international network of resource, Toronto Rehab Clinic has been very efficient in handling different types of counselling for their clients. These clients are usually individuals who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction, families who are having difficulties in controlling their drug or alcohol use. Toronto Rehab Clinic is one of many institutions in Toronto that takes careful responsibility of offering a wide array of suitable treatment programs. Their timely and professional outpatient counselling services result in tremendous improvement in the lives of many adolescents, young adults, adults and families as well. They make keen assessment of their patients’ regular activities and outward behaviours without any additional burden to them. Read more... ...
Sports Medicine Rehabilitation: Winter Health Wellness: Rheumatoid Fear “Cold Wind” – Winter Health Regimen – the Pharmaceutical Industries
Interviewed experts / Guangzhou Medicine University, Division of Rheumatology, First Affiliated Hospital Director Professor Lin Changsong Cold hit, cold wind whizzing. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis at this time the most painful, because the “Cold Wind” is the acute attack of rheumatoid arthritis, an important incentive. “Last month was more than an empty bed, now 45 beds all full, had to bed, out-patients also increased.” Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Division of Rheumatology, First Affiliated Hospital Director Professor Lin Changsong, said: “Patients with rheumatoid arthritis particularly sensitive to the weather, the cooling time paying particular attention to warm, to prevent exacerbations. Read more... ...
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Receives Transformative Gift From the …
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Receives Transformative Gift from The … Neurologists and neurosurgeons will collaborate with a range of specialists, including anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians and trauma and other surgical specialists, psychiatrists, rehabilitation medicine experts, radiologists, and … Read more on PR Web (press release) Eric LeGrand auctioning off a Rutgers jersey at Hoboken fundraiser LeGrand suffered a severe spinal injury on Oct 16, 2010 during a game at Met Life Stadium that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After receiving rehab at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, LeGrand announced earlier this year he regained … Read more on The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Read more... ...