Journey of an OT wannabe

Hi, I'm Jess :) Please join me as I document my growth as an occupational therapist, and share what I learn in developing healthy habits!

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Batman’s getting occupational therapy while undercover as a patient at Arkham.

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@_@

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Hey lovely healthcare peeps, I made this little chart of some upper extremity muscles so I could remember how they’re innervated and which level their nerves are at, and I just thought I’d post it here in case it’s useful to anyone

EDIT: What up fam it’s your girl back again with an updated chart that should have 1. less spelling errors and 2. less anatomical errors

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Awesome chart that shows the different muscles and the nerves that innervate them!

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When I was in grad school, we totally joked about getting an OT on the Ellen show…  It’s not one of my classmates..but it FEELS LIKE ONE OF US !!!!!!!!

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Love this!!!

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This may be a niche meme, but teaching people to wipe their butts just so happens to be one of my niche skills

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Where do Occupational Therapists Work?

OT’s take on a lot of roles. Check it out! 

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Adult Mental Health

Old Age Psychiatry

Alcohol and Addiction Services

Neurology

Stroke Rehabilitation

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Hand Therapy and Rehabilitation

Older Persons Healthcare

Pediatric Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Intellectual Disability

Palliative Care and Oncology

Orthopaedics

Musculoskeletal Disorder

Rheumatology

Pain Management

Housing Adaptations

Specialist seating

Ergonomics

Vocational Rehabilitation

Acute Hospital Healthcare

Nursing Home and Residential Care

Primary and Community Care

Private Healthcare

Schools and Universities

Healthcare Management

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What is occupational therapy? 

OT is a healthcare profession that helps people return to what’s most meaningful to them. 

Pretty vague right...? 

The beauty of this profession is how it allows us to help anyone regardless of age, background, or diagnosis in very creative and holistic ways. Our education and training helps us understand the many components that make up a person (such as their mental health, physical abilities, emotional well being, social supports, etc.) and how these factors can help or hinder a person’s ability to engage in everyday activities. 

Here are just a few examples of what OT’s can do: 

-Improving a child’s performance in school by addressing sensory needs -Helping an adult regain independence in bathing and dressing after experiencing a stroke -Providing resources/skills to a teenager with Autism as he transitions into adulthood

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Welcome to my page!

Hey everyone, thanks for finding me on Tumblr! I’m Jess and I’m currently an occupational therapy student who is about to start my fieldwork level II rotations. 

Just a little about myself... 

I grew up overseas but was raised most of my life in the United States! I love art, anime, games, and (of course) occupational therapy. I have a 14 year old Borgle (beagle and border collie mix) who likes to nap just as much as I do. I’m an introverted extrovert and a karaoke fiend.

I created this page to share my personal and professional growth as a therapist. I also hope to use this platform to share more about occupational therapy, provide tips/tricks I learn along the way, and learn from others! :) 

So let’s get started~