Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal presentation in primary care practice – both degenerative and acute. As such, it provides a challenge to all involved in prevention and treatment, from patients to clinicians to employers.
The primary objective of these guidelines is to provide recommendations, based on current evidence, which will hopefully improve clinical outcomes for workers, employers and health care providers.
These guidelines have been developed through a review of previous guidelines for the management of musculoskeletal/rotator cuff syndrome and a systematic review and appraisal of all relevant literature from 2000 to the present. Methodology and tables of evidence may be found in the accompanying technical report.

Ethical standards promote the values that are essential to good communication, such as trust, accountability, mutual respect and fair medical care. Many ethical standards in medical care, including informed consent, protection of privacy and maintenance of confidentiality, provide a grantee for respect for persons.

Occupational therapy (OT) has been described as “the art and science of helping people  do the day-to-day activities that are important and meaningful to their health and well being
through engagement in valued occupations” (Crepeau, Cohn, & Schell, 2009, p. 217). This  definition highlights the synthesis of both the art of practice and the science-based evidence of
practice in the OT profession. Additionally, this definition underscores the importance of occupation in the practice of OT. The conceptualization of art as embedded in the definition of
OT practice is rooted in the history and development of the profession (Levine, 1987). The  “Occupation and the Artist” section of the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT) will
highlight the use of art in the practice of OT and in the occupations of both consumers of OT  services and its practitioners. The cover of each issue of OJOT will feature an art creation  accompanied by an exploration of the artist’s life or practice experience and the occupational foundations of art in each artist’s life.

What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? - A Scoping Review l. 

It’s that time again. Time for a Nother frame of reference review. Today we will be looking at the visual perception frame of reference. Let’s go!!

Sources of evidence for professional decision- making in novice occupational therapy practitioners: clinicians’ perspectives.

Brush up on CPR. Especially in today’s world of coronavirus.

One of my greatest creations is “analyze my toy“. This way I have been able to directly affect the lives of children and help their parents make choices when it comes to play. Here is one of the first season’s episodes.

This document is intended for occupational therapists with the purpose of guiding the practice of driving/clinical assessments and interventions in Alberta. The information and resources provided in this document are intended to promote consistent practice throughout the province. The information, resources and forms included are designed to reflect best practice and increase efficiencies.