Caitlyns cruisin' through OT school!

Faulty posture and poor body mechanics is prevalent among much of the population due to issues such as injury and muscle guarding, muscle weakness, and even daily habits that have been formed over time.   Correct posture and body mechanics must be taught to our clients to improve their overall health and well-being. Using proper techniques will allow the client to use their body daily while putting less strain on joints and ligaments and ultimately decreasing fatigue. This will reduce general wear and tear on the body and help keep the client active. Correcting posture will also aid in improved breathing. When a client is hunched over or suffers from a curved spine, the ribcage is only able to expand so far and limits oxygen intake for each breath. Poor circulation is also a factor that is affected due to improper posture. If the client is constantly in a slouched position when sitting at their desk for example, blood flow will become limited due to the path that...

In this story, The Man From the South, a solider finds himself in a life altering situation when a contentious bet goes too far. If it were not for the wife interrupting the little game, the solider would soon be facing the reality of having one less digit on his hand. The importance of the pinky finger is often overlooked due to its size, yet it is a crucial digit. If the soldier were to lose his 5 th digit he would ultimately lose about 50% of his grip strength. The pinkie finger works diligently with the ring finger to provide power and control while holding objects and rotating the hand. If the man were to have lost his 5 th digit, many of his daily occupations would be affected. His day may begin with an initial struggle to grasp his toothbrush in his hand and provide enough power to efficiently clean his teeth. The solider may then have trouble or need assistance when pouring his morning cup of coffee, or even holding something as light as box of cereal. Due to h...