Category Archives: Rehabilitation

RAM Mount iPad Stand

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

RAM mounts come in many designs for mobile devices. Primarily created for vehicles, RAM mount components allow them to be configured in many ways. I was interested in exploring stable iPad stands, so trialing a RAM mount seemed like a cost-effective and good choice given the … Continue reading →

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Big Blue-Tooth Keyboard for the iPad from RJ Cooper

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

You asked and he listened. That is what RJ Cooper does and is, a source that supplies tools for individuals with disabilities when not available on the market. His most recent answer to a need is his BIG Blue-Tooth Keyboard … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, AT for Handwriting, iPad, iPad Management, iPod/iPad Accessory, Keyboard, Keyguards for iPad, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool, Rehabilitation, Special education, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Back to School Apps for OT/PT Administration – iConnect – Notes Edition

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for an app to manage your case load of OT/PT/SLP students information and compile notes and treatment artifacts (pictures, etc.)? There are a number of general note taking/ note management apps that can work for organization of client/student information (e.g. Notability, Awesome … Continue reading →

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Technology in Rehab

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Technology is helping survivors stay connected . (As posted on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit) Publisher of special-interest content to the world’s leading media brands. Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Mobile technology, apps and electronics help stroke patients recover in the rehab … Continue reading →

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OSnap! Time-Lapse and Stop Motion App – Gone Free

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OSnap! Pro for iPhone and iPad is a time-lapse and stop motion app currently free. I have not had a chance to work with this app, but watching the video tutorials shows this app has many options for creating and editing videos or photo … Continue reading →

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My Pain Diary: Chronic Pain Management

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

My Pain Diary: Chronic Pain Management app for iPhone and iPad (4.99) is a highly rated app for tracking pain for patients. A review entitled “Chronic Pain Management App is Filled with Great Features”, by Lynn Mueller, PT in Advance for … Continue reading →

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Awesome Memory App

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Awesome Memory app (free) for iPad is a simple memory matching game suited for all ages. This is an app I use with my mother whose memory is failing because it does not appear juvenile. She enjoys playing this memory game and … Continue reading →

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Rehabilitation Apps for Patients

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Rehabilitation Apps RehabCare Advantage in their post shares a list of apps appropriate for patients’ personal use during and after rehabilitation. Some of the apps listed include: Dragon Dictation My Pain Diary My Fitness Pal Read their news for more apps and … Continue reading →

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RocketKeys | MyVoice | The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – OT @ Work Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Assistive Technology Daily shared a new customizable keyboard for mobility and communication impairments. The RocketKeys app by MyVoice allows customization of keys, colors, methods of touch input, speech and prediction. Targeted as a communication … Continue reading →

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Ergonomics and “Texting Thumbs”

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Virginia Hixson’s article on Ergonomics for Text Messaging  previously posted provides information on research and ergonomic solutions for discomfort associated with Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and one specific RSI injury called De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis  . RSI and De Quervain’s has been increasingly identified with discomfort associated with excessive … Continue reading →

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