Hey Pat, Sorry if I made it sound like I was making humor at that interventions expense. I didn't mean it that way. I was just clarifying the fact that balloon volleyball and other contrived activities are no more occupational therapy than exercise. That does not imply that these type of activities do not have place in a occupational therapy plan of care. So does exercise at times, but the purpose of occupational therapy engagement in ballon volleyball, NDT, PNF, e-stim, or whatever non-occupation based intervention is to enhance, allow or improve participation in occupation. Pleae don't be frightened to post. It is healthy to have these types of discussion. I applaud you for standing up for what you believe. Balloon volleyball can be an excellent intervention with the right patients. Jimmie
Pat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I can't find the postings now, but I know there have been times that balloon volleyball has been derided on the list. I always bit my tongue and didn't respond because I am one of those OTs that plays balloon volleyball, and balloon badminton (whether or not we use racquets depends on the size of the group). I never spoke up because I didn't want to come under attack, but I have to say I have found it to be great therapy for my back patients in the chronic pain clinic I work in. I work with a lot of worker's comp patients who have back injuries and can't stand for more than 5-10 minutes. Guess what? I get them involved in a spirited game and before they know it, they have been on their feet for 30-45 minutes without even thinking about their pain! They love it, and it is a wonderful activity for increasing standing tolerance. Punching balloons are the best. They don't pop easily and they are large and move slowly, which is good for my patients that use canes. Pat -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn ************************************************************************************** --------------------------------- Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
