Live Better Longer

Alita Borkar, MA, OTR/L, CPAM, FOX Rehabilitation occupational therapist, and Maryland Ambassador for the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) talks about the importance of advocating for the occupational therapy profession with local and state policymakers. Alita takes us through the successes she’s had in her advocacy work and gives advice to younger clinicians who may want to do the same. Do you need to know a lot about politics to advocate? Is a strong passion for occupational therapy enough to help create change? Find out these answers, as well as what Alita is doing to celebrate OT Month!

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Kicking off OT Month, FOX Rehabilitation occupational therapist, Lukas Starck, MS, OTR/L, CDP, talks about his journey in becoming an occupational therapist and the excitement he has in being able to incorporate his creativity into his craft. Find out how Lukas’ travels brought him from Wisconsin to Arizona and back to the Midwest in Illinois where he currently treats, and what he’ll be doing to celebrate OT Month. Lukas is also joined by Jenelle Murphy, PT, DPT, to give some helpful tips to clinical students who are preparing for graduation, taking their boards, and looking to land their first job.

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In the season finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we chat with Carmen Elliot, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the American Physical Therapy Association. Carmen discusses what steps need to be taken to create more diversity within healthcare, including being aware of implicit biases, recruiting to a broader applicant pool, being aware of health disparities, and communicating openly with one another. Carmen also describes the most rewarding parts of her career and how she continues to stay energized in such a demanding field of work.

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FOX Rehabilitation occupational therapist, Katie Cooper, MS, OTR/L, talks about the different approaches one can use to find an ideal work/life balance. She gives some quick tips on how to identify and then overcome stressful situations. Katie also explains how hobbies, exercise, proper breathing techniques, and diet can help manage anxiety throughout a busy work week.

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FOX Rehabilitation physical therapist Alex Germano, PT, DPT, GCS, CF-L2 Cert-MMOA, discusses five unique outcome measurements for higher functioning older adults. These evaluation techniques can help provide a clearer picture of the physical health of someone who could have deficits in their balance, strength, and power output despite functioning at a high level. Digging a little bit deeper and being more proactive can help prevent a future injury—one that could impact an older adult’s independence.

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FOX Rehabilitation occupational therapist, Megan Derrig, MOT, OTR/L, reveals how COVID-19 has affected older adults physically, mentally, and emotionally. She discusses various coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Megan also details that being creative and having fun with a patient should never be underestimated.

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FOX Rehabilitation occupational therapist, Kelley Williams, OTR/L, BCG, discusses how to care for an older adult patient following a stroke and the importance of knowing them as a person. What is a stroke? Can strokes be prevented? How can one manage risk factors? Kelley answers all of these questions—and more—in a candid conversation about post-stroke treatment.

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Steph Long, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, and Rosie Sheehan, PT, DPT, GCS, CSCS recap FOX Rehabilitation’s presence at APTA’s 2022 Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. FOX colleagues did a little bit of everything including being recognized as new Geriatric Certified Specialists, presenting an Education Session on telehealth, conducting on-site interviews with prospective clinicians, supporting DEI initiatives, volunteering at a local youth center, improvising when a flight was canceled, and bonding with PT students over a shared love of Olivia Rodrigo. Relive CSM 2022 now!

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FOX Rehabilitation’s Infection Control Consultant, Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC, FAPIC explains how clinicians can best protect themselves when treating a patient who has COVID-19. Among other things, Phenelle also discusses the medical benefits of vaccinations, booster shots, and wearing PPE; what to expect from the Omicron variant; and how to combat anxiety during a pandemic.

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In the premiere episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, Maureen Colket, MA, CCC-SLP discusses the benefits of collaborating with other clinical disciplines while treating a patient. Maureen is joined by Caitlin Brady, PT, DPT, to talk about a collaboration of their own: teaming up on an article that looks at the advantages of promoting good healthcare and proactively keeping a patient strong to prevent future injuries.

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