MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'handy'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:55:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159896&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fself-behavior-modification.html So as I work on getting in shape, I worry about maintaining motivation. There have been a number of failed attempts prior in my (not that long) life and I'd rather not fail again. So I am busting out behavior modification all over myself to make it work. There are some great tips here, and I've listed out some of my other methods of personal mind control. (not necessarily in any order) 1) Visibility-I want to be reminded of my goals and what I know I should be doing. So everything stays visible. My box of exercise gear (yoga stuff, balance stuff, aerobics shoes) is right beside the TV, so I always see it. If there's an exercise DVD that I want to concentrate on, I'll prop the case up by the xbox so it's easily seen. We have no garage at the moment, so the bikes are sitting right beside th... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159896 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:09:00 +0100 5159896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096215&cid=t_231677_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FAGN1vEnQmY4%2F ECG pimping - the ECG rule of fours... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096215 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:02:25 +0100 5096215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771210&cid=t_231677_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F30%2F8-ways-to-make-technology-less-stressful%2F Photo credit: Summer Beretsky Whatever you do, DO NOT think of an elephant right now! Seriously. Don’t think about elephants, or big floppy elephant ears, or elephants at circuses, or elephants in the wild. Now, be honest: you totally just thought of an elephant. Didn’t you? That’s exactly how I felt all week when I tried to stay away from the internet. When I opted to spend a week away from the internet and other technological devices, I expected my brief affair with the IRL (“in real life”) world to whisk me away into romantic oblivion. Sadly, that was not the case. Instead, I spent a lot of offline time thinking about the technology that I was sorely missing…and about the stress it invites into my life. The constantly-updating Twitter feeds, the myri... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771210 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:48:26 +0100 4771210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592406&cid=t_231677_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FImHIW63mnrc%2F Does your mind go blank at a code? If you remember the six true emergencies you'll do fine... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592406 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:26 +0100 4592406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288552&cid=t_231677_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FR7OwX1XHZK4%2F How is that than an emergency doctor can find the energy to keep on going hour after after hour, even in the dead of night? LITFL now reveals the ultimate night-shift energy food. This is how the night-walking medico keeps on stoking the furnace and keeps the night train a chugging. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288552 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:03 +0100 4288552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889317&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fot-web-gems-yet-another-random-edition.html OT Web Gems is back! (because I'm aimless and have collected a lot of links!) Some of the absolutely random things (with emphasis on a few blogs) that have caught my eye recently.-CPR performed by those with physical disabilities- yes, it is possible, I'm glad that the author posted it as there seems to be a dearth of info on the topic. I've just found the blog through twitter and will be following her posts with interest- she's an OT, you should too!-Fidget toys explained- I have been following this blog with interest for some time now and really respect that the author is prolific not just in blogging but also on wikis, really helping to get the word out about OT related issues. I'm a little bummed because I've had a script and everything ready to make a video on fidget toys for 2 years ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889317 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:21:00 +0100 3889317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743736&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fenergy-conservation-for-summer-and.html As I have written before, Energy Conservation is a topic that I really enjoy and love to educate about. It's close to my mind often, since I love for tasks to be efficient and simplified. In this post, I want to discuss energy conservation tips applicable to the summer months and also to vacations. Though technically the first day of summer here was a couple of weeks ago, it's been in the high 80s and 90s for what feels like several months. Energy conservation is especially important in the summer months because for many folks who need to think about conserving energy, life gets harder in the heat. Harder to breathe and easier to fatigue are typical signs of the summer, and especially among those with cardiac and respiratory diseases and also the well elderly (If you are having these sympt... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743736 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:21:00 +0100 3743736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542905&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Freflection-of-week.html A few reflections from the past week, which has been very hard.First off, I would just like to say that the AOTA conference was great, but I was very foolish to stay for the entire time and then head right back to work the next day. Because as fun as it is, it is also exhausting, and I didn't get any time to process the new information before heading right back into my crazy daily life. I was looking forward to today, my day off, to do some of that. However, I neglected to remember that we're traveling AGAIN this weekend. So that has added to the stress, and I won't really get a "me day" to process stuff until next Saturday. Very difficult on a personal level, and also because I would like to do some recaps about the cool sessions I attended and to give a glimpse of conference awesomeness ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542905 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:52:00 +0100 3542905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247093&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fjewelry-for-those-with-arthritis.html This is my grandma, showing off the stretchy ring BLING she got for Christmas. She's always had an extensive jewelry collection, but in recent years her arthritis has made it too painful to wear her rings and too difficult to operate some clasps. Read on for some of the options for people who love their jewelry and hate their arthritis.Stretchy rings/bracelets (Potpourri) - these rings have made their way into my grandma's regular rotation. There's matching bracelets for some and they slip on easily. (We got her the pearls and the ones with the single gem in the bottom right, not the crazy ones made of sticks) The ones from Potpourri are fairly inexpensive, I have seen similar ones in specialty stores MUCH more expensive so do some comparison shopping.Magnetic clasp converters (shopping se... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247093 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:36:00 +0100 3247093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3017233&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fenergy-conservation-for-holidays.html Energy Conservation is a favorite topic of mine. It involves a combination of strategies designed to let you save your energy on the multitude of tasks in a day so that you can save it for the things that matter most in your life. Holidays can be very draining, but here are some ways to save your energy. Please add your own suggestions in the comments section.Tips for Family Get-togethers-Try to limit excessive travel (I speak from experience- last year was a 10 day 8 location trip).-When you do travel, make sure to take rest breaks at least every 2 hours to get out of the car and stretch. Rotating driving responsibilities is also a good idea-Rotate hosting responsibilities within the group so that no one person has to bear the brunt of continual entertaining-Consider meeting friends at a ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3017233 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3017233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571287&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fback-in-saddle.html It was so nice to have some time off from everything!!I love the beach, and I did some real disconnecting this year, only checked email twice and facebook once in a week, and did not bring any OT materials either. Left my phone turned off for several days (no one to call me anyway since I was at the beach w/ all my top callers). My husband was not as prudent and accepted a call from my office... ack. But other than that slip, a total unplug. I so often feel out of balance in my occupations, a point brought sharply home by realizing that I opened up all my puzzle books this week for the first time since LAST year's vacation, despite the fact that I really enjoy that. I read a good novel and a crummy nonfiction book, played Rock Band with the family, just relaxed. It was good to be away from... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571287 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:31:00 +0100 2571287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561640&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Faerobic-exercises-in-pool.html I've had interest in aquatics since I finally conquered the water (6th grade?). My research project in OT school was on aquatic therapy for CVA pts at a local rehab, and I also spent a fair amount of time lifeguarding. But the spur for this article is more personal... my dad had a heart attack 2 years ago at a young age and has been working hard at galvanizing the men around him to be proactive about heart health. My uncle has been resistant, saying that he can't do regular cardio due to his knee replacement... so here's some low impact cardio exercises you can do in a family sized pool. As always, consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regimen of any kind, especially if you have risk factors for cardiac disease. Seriously. Also, be careful in the heat, since that could aggravate a ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561640 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:40:00 +0100 2561640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453261&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fupdate-on-reading-without-getting-sick.html After ~2 months of efforts, I have reached my conclusions on reading on the metro train without getting carsick.I have found that a combination of strategies allows me to read almost nonstop while on the metro.- Choosing a front facing seat: I will take back facing seats over sideways facing... if forced into sideways seats, I turn so that I am taking up more space and oriented toward the front.- Front Car: I try to get a seat near the front of the overall train. There isn't a big difference between car 1-2 or 2-3 but there is a major difference between front most and rear most in amount of sway.- Don't touch anything: I avoid contact w/ the walls of the train, since they vibrate.- Eliminate degrees of freedom: I hold the book close to me, pinning down one page w/ both hands if necessary.-... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453261 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:06:00 +0100 2453261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2281922&cid=t_231677_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Finteresting-idea-for-travelers.html Traveling therapists, that is, and the kind that hop state to state as opposed to place to place within a big town. I am not a traveling therapist, though the boxes in my living room might suggest otherwise. But I was reading unclutterer and they were discussing Earth Class Mail, a virtual P.O. box that will scan your mail to your email account and then allow you to choose what to do with it- shred, send to you, archive, whatever. You can check out the prices here... I don't know how that compares to other mail forwarding options, but it sure sounds better than the cruddy service I've had at this apartment (numerous pieces lost or delayed up to 3 weeks).Packing a moving truck today, which will be tiring, but I should also have enough info for a product review of the supposedly ergonomic Fo... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2281922 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:24:00 +0100 2281922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1304979&cid=t_231677_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fpointer-in-right-direction.html On a lovely tranquil weekend, I hope, I am over here at "Trusera."If you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.' (Source: Whitterer on Autism) Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1304979 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:56:00 +0100 1304979