Lori, I too use modalities infrequently (approximately less than 10% of my patients), but feel the use of modalities can be incorporated into OT practice. In fact, at my work site I am in the process of training our PT staff to properly utilize therapeutic modalities. We have had a reoccurring problem with patient's requesting early d/c from therapy secondary to pain complaints. Under further review I noted that the PTs and OTs were not addressing the pain prior to attempting tasks which would undoubtedly increase the severity of pain complaints. I am addressing this with pain management instruction which includes the use of modalities, relaxation training, energy conservation, work simplification, joint protection, posture, and body mechanics. Jimmie -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 11:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [OTlist] what is OT?
Dear Jimmie- I told you this was an issue in the past. Now, you see what I mean. I say we are trained in school and licensed in our states to do it, then it is OT. AOTA approves, NBCOT approves, states approve(of course some require additional training). So, it is OT!!!! Lori In a message dated 8/7/2003 8:07:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I really struggle with OT's using thermoelectric modalities. > > Please understand that I have used e-stim, tens, hot/cold, etc as part > of my treatment plans. And as you say, all of these were intended to > improve function. Of course, the PT's doing similar > treatments also > said that they were trying to improve function. *****************************��********************************** To remove yourself from the OTnow mail list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist - List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] *****************************��*********************************** *****************************��********************************** To remove yourself from the OTnow mail list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist - List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] *****************************��***********************************
